Senior Social Worker, Social Psychiatry and Functional Support - Central District

Job Duties One of our colleagues is retiring, so we are seeking a Chief Social Worker for our committed, competent, and experienced work teams. Do you want to help create a good everyday life for people with mental disabilities while having fun at work? The opportunity is here with us! Social Psychiatry in the Center consists of two unit managers, five chief social workers, and 33 social workers. We are located together with other support function units in pleasant premises on Första Långgatan. The unit handles cases for adult individuals with mental functional variations who need support. As a Chief Social Worker, you will lead social workers in their daily work to enable them to perform their assignments. You are responsible for ensuring that social workers operate in accordance with the political mandate and regulations governing our work. You will ensure case management follows the social services process, work to quality assure case handling, and ensure that granted assistance is cost-effective and legally secure. You are part of the unit's management team, working on behalf of the unit manager and expected to contribute to the organization's goal work and development. An important part of the job is adapting your leadership and methodological support to social workers' needs. You are active in working towards professional collaboration both internally and externally. The role also involves representing the administration in various city contexts and representing the committee in administrative and appellate courts. Support Function Center is characterized by significant positive engagement for those we serve, high knowledge levels, and shared responsibility for a good work environment. Qualifications We are seeking someone with a social work degree or equivalent education as assessed by the employer. You have experience working with adults with mental functional variations and extensive experience in administrative work under LSS and SoL. Experience in a leadership role and other administrative areas is considered meritorious. For the Chief Social Worker position, we seek someone who understands the collective mission, acts accordingly, and contributes to the whole. You are pleasant and helpful, showing respect to everyone you encounter at work. You take responsibility for your and the group's tasks. You think of those we serve and their best interests. You are motivated by clearly defined goals and can transform them into concrete actions. You follow up and report results and goal achievement. You are calm and confident in pressured situations. You can balance demands placed on you and make well-founded decisions despite time pressure. You use time efficiently and work systematically, organized, and methodically. You ensure work is completed and follow up on results. Additional Information In this recruitment, you will answer several questions describing your knowledge in the area instead of submitting a personal letter. Gothenburg City actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and counteract discrimination. As an employee in the Support Function administration, we offer you: - Secure employment with good employment terms - Full-time with part-time options - Introduction for new employees - Skills development - Wellness allowance, bicycle allowance, and other discounts and offers We only accept applications through our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR. If you have protected personal information, do NOT apply through the system but contact the responsible recruiting manager to handle your application. Appointment is subject to the position not being required in the administration or the city's restructuring work. To recruitment and staffing agencies: For this recruitment, we have chosen recruitment channels and do not wish to receive offers for competence mediation, advertising, or recruitment assistance. About Us We are all different. We are also all equal and have the same right to a safe home, meaningful occupation, and feeling valuable. With the right conditions, we can grow, develop, and participate in society on our own terms. The Support Function administration provides support, service, and care to children and adults with disabilities, creating opportunities for them to live a good and independent life like everyone else. By spreading knowledge and collaborating within Gothenburg City and with other actors, we increase understanding of individual needs and design interventions that make a real difference. With 6,200 committed employees, we are Sweden's largest support function administration. We work in special service housing, daily activities, occupational activities, housing support, personal assistance, child and short-term housing, relief, and support and guidance. Want to contribute to a more inclusive society? Welcome to us! You are Gothenburg.