Employee for Youth Division – Social Services in Alingsås

Welcome to Alingsås! As an employee in our municipality, you have all the opportunities to contribute to the development of operations and your workplace. With nearly 4,000 employees, we are large enough to drive change and small enough for everyone to have an influence and room for their ideas. This is a place for innovators. Together, we create Alingsås!

At the Social Services Department, we work in an old candy factory with a rooftop terrace where we can enjoy a lovely coffee in the sun from time to time. We have a lively coffee break tradition where homemade baked goods are often served. The office is centrally located, within walking and cycling distance to many meetings, the central station, and a vibrant city center offering restaurants, cafes, and shopping. The workplace is located in close proximity to Nolhaga Park, which offers beautiful nature for lunchtime walks. There are also jogging trails, an outdoor gym, and we have access to showers. A large gym chain is located in the same building as our office and offers a discounted rate. For those who drive, we offer free parking.

The Youth Division includes five units consisting of two investigation units for children and young people, family support, family law, and foster care.

When you start with us, we offer you:

• A secure employment
• Opportunity for vacation exchange
• Extra vacation days when you turn 40
• Competence development plan
• Parental insurance supplement
• Wellness allowance and favorable discounts via E-passi
• Cycle benefit
• Opportunity to work partially remotely

1 position(s).

WORK ASSIGNMENTS

We are now looking for an employee for our dedicated team! Do you want to help support our children and families? This is your chance. Come and become part of our rewarding work and lovely work environment!

The position involves serving as the responsible social secretary for children and young people placed in foster care. You are responsible for follow-up and lawful authority exercise, while building trusting relationships and ensuring that the child's needs, rights, and participation are at the center throughout the process. The role involves some travel.

Your tasks include documenting, investigating, and making decisions according to current legislation. You monitor the child's development and care during placement and conduct regular individual conversations with the child. Furthermore, you ensure the child's participation and that the child's voice is heard, while collaborating with guardians, foster homes, schools, and other networks. You also monitor and follow up on the child's health, schooling, and social situation.

As an employee here, you are offered meaningful and varied work in a dedicated and pleasant work group, where all employees have many years of experience in social work. We focus heavily on jointly creating a secure and stable existence for the children and young people we meet. We work actively and continuously with our goals and constantly strive to develop our work in providing quality foster care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• Social Work degree (Social worker)
• Previous experience in authority exercise within social services
• Category B driver's license

Merits:

• Experience in foster care
• Experience with the Lifecare system

Personal qualities:

We are looking for someone who is stable, structured, and has the ability to create and maintain good relationships. You have a well-developed ability to collaborate and can work solution-focused even in complex situations. You will serve as a key person for the child and need to be flexible and good at collaborating with everyone around the child.

Personal suitability is highly valued.

Employment type: Permanent.
Duration: Start date by agreement.

To facilitate the recruitment process, we ask you to attach relevant certificates and diplomas for the position you are applying for, and in the event of an interview, be able to present a valid ID document such as a passport or national ID card.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

An extract from the Police's suspicion and criminal record register will be requested upon employment.

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We only have the possibility to receive applications via Visma Recruit.