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Job Description

Are you an engaged and solution-oriented person who wants to make a difference in people's lives? Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people and want to work in a role that truly makes an impact?

We are now looking for dedicated social secretaries for our department, Joint Authority for Children and Young People. Here, you will become part of a competent and thoughtful team of eight social secretaries who support each other in daily work.

We offer a dynamic work environment where you have the opportunity to develop, collaborate, and work broadly within the social services' mandate.

In the role of social secretary, you will work both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues. Among other things, you will:

• Conduct preliminary assessments and investigations in accordance with the Social Services Act (SoL), the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU), and the Act on Special Provisions for the Care of Certain Young Persons (LBSB).
• Provide support and professional guidance to children, young people, and their families.
• Collaborate both internally and externally, focusing on creating good and sustainable partnerships for the benefit of the individual.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• A degree in Social Work or another academic education in accordance with the requirements of the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen).
• Valid driver's license (Category B).

The following qualifications are meritorious:

• Experience working as a social secretary with both children and families as well as adults.
• Experience with public administration within social services.

Who are you?

You are a curious and solution-oriented person with a sharp eye for improvements. You thrive in a dynamic and changing work environment where you can use both your structure and flexibility to create clarity, even when the pace is high.

You are a team player who appreciates collaboration and contributes to an open and positive work climate. You have good communication skills, listen actively, and build trusting relationships, both internally and externally. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Here is what you bring to the role. We believe you identify with several of the following:

We would like you to:

• See solutions where others see problems and can turn ideas into practice.
• Have a genuine commitment to people's needs and situations.
• Take initiative and drive things forward, even without clear frameworks.
• Easily establish contact and build relationships.
• Enjoy collaboration and contribute to joint results.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, even in difficult conversations.
• Be flexible and able to adapt your working methods to the situation.
• Be able to prioritize and make decisions even in pressured situations.
• Be confident and professional when meeting people in crisis.

Working Conditions and Benefits

In the role, you will meet people in vulnerable life situations, which can sometimes be emotionally demanding. The workload varies over time, but you will work in an organization that values a good work environment.

In certain situations where decisions are not well received, there may be a risk of threats and violence. We work with clear routines and a preventive approach to ensure you feel secure in your assignment.

As a new employee, you will be included in an induction program and assigned a buddy. The group has external supervision and access to support from the manager and operations coordinator.

Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-09-21.
Working hours: Schedule. Weekdays, daytime according to flextime agreement. Overtime and evening work may occur when the operations require it.

For employment in this position, you must be able to present a valid extract from the criminal record register.

In Karlskrona Municipality, you as an employee have several benefits. Some of these benefits include extra vacation days when you reach a certain age, a wellness allowance, the opportunity to swim for free in one of the municipality's swimming pools, and a very good occupational pension agreement.