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The Investigation Unit works with preliminary assessments, investigations, and providing support and interventions to children, young people, and their parents in accordance with the Social Services Act and the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU). At the Investigation Unit, nearly 60 employees work, divided into three work groups. We work according to Children's Needs in Focus (BBIC), which is a unified system for social child welfare. The goal is to conduct high-quality social work with the child's needs as the focus. The work is based on knowledge, accessibility, continuity, participation, and a holistic perspective.

We actively work to create a workplace that gives all employees the right conditions to do a good job. We want all activities to have a health-promoting perspective, and we strive for a rich work content, job satisfaction, community, and personal development for all employees.

We are part of "Yrkesresan" (The Career Journey), which is a national competence initiative for personnel in the social services' authority exercise for children and young people. As a new employee, you will be gradually introduced to the unit's tasks. You will also receive internal and external case guidance as support in your work and to develop in your professional role.

We are now looking for several new colleagues.

Job Description

Your main tasks will consist of preliminary assessments and investigations into children's needs for protection and support, as well as deciding on and following up on interventions according to current legislation.

You will have a varied job with freedom under responsibility and the opportunity to influence. It is a large mix of tasks where no day is like the other. Expect challenges in everyday life, but also stimulating, meaningful, and developing tasks together with fantastic colleagues!

Are you the one we are looking for?

You have a good ability to act and handle situations in complex environments. The work is often unpredictable, which places demands on flexibility and the ability to reprioritize with short notice. In this work, we often meet people in difficult life situations, and therefore it is important that you as a person are secure and stable. You are also good at taking initiative and have the ability to work independently and make your own decisions.

You want to actively participate in developing the operations and contribute to a good working environment. You are engaged in your tasks and can see the investigation work as part of a change process focused on children's needs and right to secure upbringing conditions. You have good cooperation skills with both the families you meet and with colleagues and collaboration partners. You can see individual needs and place them in a holistic perspective.

You possess administrative skills and can express yourself well in speech and writing. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Requirements

We are looking for you who have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and have experience working within social services or similar operations. The tasks also require that you have a B driver's license. You also have good knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing.

Merits

We would like you to have experience of qualified investigation work and authority exercise in the area of children and young people.

Are you interested in working at the Investigation Unit for children and young people? Send your application to Umeå Municipality as soon as possible. The application documents should consist of a CV, cover letter, and attached degree certificate. Note that selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis.

In accordance with the Law on Suitability Control, an extract from the police's criminal record must be presented upon employment.

Welcome with your application!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Together with us, you will work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and fun.

Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden with a rich offering of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Move to - Umeå Municipality

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