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About Viljan

Do you want to develop in a leadership role within the Social Services (IOF) and help create conditions for people to live an independent and meaningful life?

We are now looking for an Assistant Operations Manager for our IOF operations in Söderhamn. Here, engaged and competent teams work with a focus on quality, participation, and the individual's right to live life on their own terms.

As Assistant Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to work close to the operations and be an important part of the daily leadership. This role suits you if you have the right educational background and wish to develop within leadership, quality, and operational management in an organization where people and development are at the center.

With us, you will make a real difference – both for the people we support and for the colleagues you work with.

About the role of Assistant Operations Manager

As Assistant Operations Manager, you work closely with the Operations Manager and other support functions to ensure well-functioning operations with high quality. You are a support in daily operations and actively participate in matters concerning operational development, quality, work environment, planning, and coordination.

In this role, you will gain broad insight and experience in the areas included in leadership within the Social Services. You will work closely with Operations Managers and the operations, gradually gaining opportunities to develop your knowledge in both quality and legislation, as well as economics, work environment, and personnel matters.

This is a role for you who wants to grow, learn, and develop together with experienced leaders in an organization that believes in investing in its employees.

Our leadership compass consists of four areas:

• Create value
• We together
• Build trust
• Think new

The compass helps us reach our long-term goals, lead and develop our operations and business forward, and serves as a tool to lead ourselves and others.

Who are you?

You have a relevant university degree, for example, as a social worker, behavioral scientist, or other equivalent education.

We would appreciate if you have experience from social work or working with people in need of support, but we do not require previous managerial experience or experience in leadership within the Social Services. The most important thing is that you have a genuine interest in people, a desire to develop, and a commitment to quality and operational development.

As a person, you are responsible, structured, and solution-oriented. You thrive in collaboration, build good relationships, and are motivated by contributing to the development of both people and operations.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• University degree such as social worker, behavioral scientist, or other equivalent education that meets IVO's requirements for leading positions within the Social Services.
• Experience in social work.
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• Class B driver's license.
• Good administrative and digital skills.

Merits if you additionally have:

• Experience working within the Social Services.
• Experience in coordinating assignments.
• Experience in quality work and documentation.
• Education in clarifying pedagogy, low-affective handling, or other relevant methods.

About the position

Employment type: Permanent with a 6-month probationary period

Full-time equivalent: Full-time, permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period

Working hours: Daytime Monday - Friday

Start date: As agreed

For questions about the position, you are welcome to contact:

Operations Manager Tina Tjäder

[email protected]

What can we offer you?

At Viljan, you have the opportunity to develop in a leadership role within the Social Services and be part of an organization that believes in investing in its employees.

As Assistant Operations Manager, you work close to experienced leaders and get a unique opportunity to build knowledge and experience in leadership, quality, operational management, and development work. The role gives you a broad understanding of how a modern Social Services operation is run and developed.

We are a secure employer with good opportunities for further development and career within the organization. In addition, we offer training opportunities, collective agreements, fitness subsidies, as well as several benefits and staff discounts via our benefits portal AttendoPlus in collaboration with Benifex.

About the recruitment process

Before any employment, an extract from the criminal record register must be presented along with a valid passport/national ID card.

If you are called for an interview, you must be able to prove your right to work in Sweden through citizenship within the EU/EEA or a valid work permit.

The last day for applications is 2026-08-31, but we work with continuous selection and interviews. Therefore, do not wait to submit your application.

As part of our work for a safe and secure work environment, we conduct random alcohol and drug tests.

About Attendo/Viljan

Viljan is part of Attendo, one of the largest care companies in the Nordics, founded in 1985. Viljan operates within the Social Services.

We at Viljan believe that all people have the opportunity for change. This is why we have created a workplace where you as a colleague influence, make a difference, and develop.

If you want to contribute to people's next positive step in life, then Viljan is the workplace for you.

Our values – care, engagement, and competence – guide us in everything we do and contribute to a workplace where people thrive, develop, and succeed together.

Welcome with your application!

Together for a better tomorrow!