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Start date: By agreement in October 2026

About Risingegården

Risingegården is a treatment home for girls (biological sex) aged 12–20. The young people we support are in complex life situations and have often grown up in disadvantaged circumstances. Many carry experiences of violence, substance abuse, and abuse, which has led to the development of risk behaviors, often in combination with neuropsychiatric conditions. They may exhibit various self-destructive behaviors and difficulties with emotion regulation. A common need is a mentalizing and trauma-informed environment that creates meaning, safety, and trust.

Our Values

Risingegården’s values are based on the equal worth of all people and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. We meet everyone with genuine interest and joy, believing in everyone’s potential for change. We maintain a humble and attentive approach to all we meet. Risingegården is a place characterized by meaning, trust, clarity, and safety.

Why work at Risingegården?

We believe that working with young people is among the most important and rewarding things one can do. With over 30 years of experience in the field, we are well-established, yet our drive to develop and improve remains strong.

To enhance our own attentiveness and ability to interact well, all staff are trained as certified guides in the "Guiding Interaction"/ICDP program (www.icdp.se). At Risingegården, ICDP is a shared approach for all employees. In addition to ICDP, our operations are permeated by a mentalizing approach towards both the young people and each other. We work based on mentalization in daily life, individual conversations, and group settings.

Risingegården is an attractive workplace with a strong focus on employees, characterized by a humanistic view of people. We highly value good morale and a positive work environment, meaning engagement and participation permeate the entire operation.

Our large treatment unit is beautifully located in the nature-rich area of Risinge, just outside Finspång. Here, you have every opportunity to be inspired by a lunch walk in nature or a visit to our animals, which are located just a stone's throw from the house.

Responsibilities

As Deputy Director, you work in close collaboration with the Director and the management team, of which you are a member.

You have personnel responsibility for your unit's staff, comprising approximately six people. You participate in recruitment and are responsible for monthly meetings, employee reviews, and salary negotiations.

You are responsible for ensuring that care is safe and secure within your unit and lead the treatment activities based on current treatment assignments as well as the goals set by the board and management team.

You are responsible for monitoring compliance with the quality management system and other governing documents.

You lead and participate in meetings with, among others, social services, parents, and schools, and hold conversations with the placed young people before and during their stay at Risingegården.

You decide, together with the Director, on admissions and discharges.

The position includes on-call duty (via phone) on average every fourth weekend and one weekday per week.

Who are you?

You are a clear leader who can inspire and build trust with both young people and employees.

You have good knowledge of the laws and regulations governing residential care facilities (HVB).

You are independent in making decisions but are attentive to others' opinions and know when to seek help to assess situations.

You are flexible, willing to take initiative, and can quickly adapt to changing conditions in a workplace where no two days are alike.

You are responsible and able to plan your work and prioritize during periods of high workload.

You find it easy to collaborate with young people, colleagues, and other professions.

You understand the importance of long-term work and of getting everyone to work towards the same goals to achieve results.

Qualifications

You are educated as a social worker, social pedagogue, or behavioral scientist.

You have experience working as a leader with personnel responsibility.

You have experience working in residential care (HVB).

You have excellent written communication skills and are accustomed to working digitally. You have a good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

A valid B-driver's license is required.

Read more about the workplace, our theoretical foundation, and work methods at www.risingegarden.se.

Does this sound interesting?

Send a job application, marked "Deputy Director", with a cover letter and CV to [email protected], and we will get back to you!

Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible, but no later than July 29, 2026.