Senior Social Worker for Social Assistance

About the Job The Social Support Unit in Social Administration Southwest is part of the Adult and Social Support department, where close collaboration exists between the units. We have four units within economic assistance that are functionally divided into: reception, labor market, and two rehabilitation units. The reception consists of 12 social workers, two senior social workers, and a unit manager. One of our senior social workers has taken on a new assignment within the department, which is why we are now seeking a new senior social worker. The reception for social support focuses on authority execution regarding handling applications, assessing, and investigating the right to economic assistance in a legally secure manner. We prioritize informing residents and partners about their right to economic assistance to promote self-sufficiency as a primary goal. As a senior social worker in the reception, you will supervise five to six dedicated social workers. Leading the team and ensuring that the work is carried out with high quality will be your main responsibility. Methodological guidance will take place both individually and in groups to make the best use of and develop each social worker's competencies. It is part of your duties to stay updated on legal precedents and changes in society that may affect our work and to communicate this to the social workers. You will have a senior colleague within the unit as your closest coworker. To achieve efficiency, effective processes, and clarity for the social workers, it is important that your collaboration as co-leaders works well. Your work will include developing routines and working methods for the unit together with your senior colleague and unit manager. You will also collaborate closely with other senior social workers in the department. Your duties will involve cooperation both within the administration and externally, for example, in networks with senior social workers in Gothenburg city for development within the field. As a senior social worker, you will also present cases in the social committee and in the administrative court. Our workplace is centrally located in Southwest, at Topasgatan 58, near Frölunda Torg with its offerings. All authority execution for adults is located in the same building, which benefits internal cooperation within the department. Senior social workers have their own office space to be available for spontaneous questions from social workers and to hold smaller meetings. About You We are looking for a senior social worker with a degree in social work, or education that the employer assesses as equivalent. You should have extensive and solid experience in economic assistance. Experience in a leadership position is advantageous. As a senior social worker, you need to have a strong understanding of the legislation governing the social services' work in the area of economic assistance and the ability to implement it in practice. Communication is important in this role; you will use dialogue as a working method and need to express yourself well both verbally and in writing. As a senior social worker, you take initiative and are responsible for driving the work forward. You need to have a flexible and unpretentious attitude and be structured and clear. You work in a service-oriented manner with the ability to set boundaries. You are expected to make swift decisions and be available for your staff in urgent situations. You work towards cohesion within the team and can see the potential in each staff member, leveraging their experience and competence. You listen to others to understand their needs. You actively seek out other people's opinions and perspectives and are receptive to them by showing respect, consideration, and care. In your role as a senior social worker, collaboration and cooperation are essential parts, both internally and externally. You should be cooperative, attentive, and engaged in the forums in which you participate. Other In this recruitment process, we will not ask for a cover letter. Instead, during the application procedure, you will be asked to answer a number of questions regarding your competencies. To comply with GDPR requirements and ensure effective communication with our applicants, please submit your application digitally and not via email or postal mail. If you have protected personal information, do NOT apply through the system but contact the recruiting manager for handling your application. The City of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a good everyday life for the residents, visitors, and entrepreneurs of Gothenburg. As an employee of the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths and opportunities for interesting and meaningful work tasks. As we have already made decisions regarding the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly but firmly ask not to be contacted for additional offers of recruitment services, advertising, or recruitment assistance. About Us The Social Administration Southwest is one of four social administrations in the City of Gothenburg with around 900 employees. The district of Southwest has about 120,000 residents and stretches from Billdal to Högsbohöjd and to the southern archipelago. The administration's mission is to ensure that children, youth, and adults can live safe and independent lives and that children and youth enjoy a rich leisure time. 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