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Social Workers Wanted – Social Secretaries for Children and Youth

Novia Bemanning AB is looking for social workers for consulting assignments as social secretaries within Children and Youth, located in Gävleborg County.

We currently have two separate assignment periods to fill.

Please read the periods below carefully and clearly state in your application which period you are applying for (period 1, period 2, or both).

📅 Period 1

Assignment Period

• Start: 2026-09-14
• End: 2026-12-31
• Extension possibility: The assignment can be extended by up to 6 months, latest until 2027-06-30.

Workplace and Remote Work
Remote work is possible for up to 40% of working hours, subject to agreement with the manager and if the operations allow it.

📅 Period 2

Assignment Period

• Start: 2026-08-17
• End: 2026-12-31

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026

Workplace and Remote Work
Remote work is possible for up to 40% of working hours, subject to agreement with the manager and if the operations allow it.

Job Responsibilities (applicable to both periods)

As a social secretary within Children and Youth, you will:

• Conduct preliminary assessments and investigations according to BBIC
• Investigate the needs of children and young people and prepare the basis for decisions
• Suggest, follow up on, and evaluate interventions
• Work closely with children, young people, guardians, and their networks
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare, police, and other partners
• Work based on BBIC (Children's Needs at the Center) and Signs of Safety
• Process and work independently in LVU (Care of Young Persons Special Provisions) cases

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work
• At least 5 years of experience as a social secretary within Children and Youth
• Extensive experience in public administration within Children and Youth
• Very good knowledge of:
  • BBIC
  • Swedish Social Services Act (SoL)
  • LVU
  • Signs of Safety
  • Treserva
• Valid driver's license (Category B)
• Good computer skills and documentation abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swedish
• Ability to work independently, collaborate well, and be flexible

Mandatory Requirements Before Assignment Start

• Clean criminal record extract
• The extract must be ordered from the Swedish Police Authority using the form "Children in Other Activities"

We are looking for someone who

• Is confident and independent in public administration
• Has experience with complex child welfare cases
• Has high quality in documentation and case processing
• Is responsible, structured, and has good collaboration skills

Application

Important: Clearly state in your application which period you are applying for – Period 1 (2026-09-14–2026-12-31) or Period 2 (2026-08-17–2026-12-31). You may also indicate if you are interested in both.

Only relevant applications that meet the above requirements will be processed.

Note: Period 2 has an application deadline of July 20, 2026 – do not wait to apply if this period interests you.

Novia Bemanning AB