Do you want to make a difference for our community residents? We are now seeking an engaged Senior Social Worker for Adults in our government department!
The authority division of the Individual and Family Care consists of approximately 35 employees and is responsible for authority exercise in the areas of children and youth, contractors, LSS, elderly care, social psychiatry, economic assistance, harmful use – and addiction, as well as domestic violence. The unit is organized into three groups: Children and Youth/Foster Homes, Care/LSS, and Adults. Each group has a Senior Social Worker who provides close support in daily operations.
Our team at Individual and Family Care is a competent and close-knit group that works closely together and with our partners to create favorable conditions for our community residents to live independent lives. We operate under a well-established system-theoretical approach where relationships play a significant role.
Our ambition is that both our workplace and our work are characterized by WELL-BEING, RESPECT, PROFESSIONALISM, and ENABLEMENT.
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In Svenljunga, we enjoy the advantages of a small municipality; closeness to one another, to ideas, and to decisions. We work here because we want to provide the best possible service to our residents. As an employer, we care about your quality of life; it’s important to us that you, as an employee, feel comfortable and well. Therefore, we invest in good working conditions, good leadership, and encourage your engagement. We value your unique knowledge and experience, and we welcome your involvement in the development of our services.
We take pride in our municipality and our work. Svenljunga Municipality - we offer the best life!
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for supporting and leading the social workers in your group in daily case-related work, such as case reviews, method support, and advice in the areas of economic assistance, social psychiatry, harmful use and addiction, and domestic violence.
You will lead and distribute tasks, introduce new employees to case-related work, represent the board in administrative courts, and have extended delegation rights.
You will also be responsible for conducting the group’s weekly meetings and ensuring that there is a functioning structure. You will actively engage in structural collaboration with partners and keep yourself updated on jurisprudence and development areas.
You will work closely with other Senior Social Workers in Care/LSS and Children & Youth, as well as with unit managers.
Together with development leaders, you will also work to develop and update the support materials necessary for conducting efficient, equitable, and legally secure processing. You will also be responsible for implementing new working methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and several years of experience in municipality-operated social services within the Adult field, preferably in a leadership role.
Experience in various areas is seen as an advantage, but we particularly value knowledge in adult addiction and social psychiatry.
You are used to working in a rapidly changing daily environment and maintain a professional approach even in challenging situations.
We assume that you are skilled in both verbal and written communication, have a supportive attitude, are responsible and organized, excel in engagement and collaboration, and share our system-theoretical view of social work.
Previous experience with the operational system Combine is an advantage.
Significant emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
OTHER INFORMATION
Your personal data will be used within Svenljunga Municipality and by those involved in the recruitment process. The board responsible for recruitment is the data controller and is responsible for processing personal data. If you would like to know who the data controller for your information is, you can contact us at
[email protected] or 0325-180 00.
The purpose of processing personal data is for recruitment purposes. The legal basis is consent to manage and document the recruitment process. The information that will be stored and saved due to the appeal process includes the information you provide, your CV, your cover letter, and any other information you provide to us. We will delete your information after 2 years.
If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data or believe that it conflicts with data protection regulations, you should inform us as soon as possible. You can do this by contacting us at
[email protected] or 0325-180 00, or with our data protection officer. You may also file a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority (
[email protected]).
By law, we are required to request a criminal record extract for employment within schools/preschools and for individuals with disabilities. Prior to employment, we are obligated to request a current extract from the criminal records.
If you would like to read more about your rights or how we process your personal data, you can find this on our website