Social Worker for Family Foster Care Children

Ref: 20252557 Job Description As a social worker for children placed in foster care/child caseworker, you are the designated contact for the child, responsible for managing and following up on the child's case. You will monitor and investigate, if necessary, interventions in accordance with the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU). Your duties also include investigation, follow-up, and reassessment of support based on the Needs of Children in Focus (BBIC). You are responsible for ensuring that the child's rights are upheld in communication with individuals in the child's network and other authorities, with a particular focus on the best interests of the child. Your role as a social worker also involves collaboration with other parties and motivational work with families based on the foster care placement. Since many children are placed in foster homes throughout Skåne, the job involves considerable travel, primarily by car. Requirements: - Degree in Social Work - Experience in social work post-graduation - Valid driver's license (category B) - Proficiency in spoken and written Swedish Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in foster care or as a caseworker in child and adolescent services. - Several years of experience in social work post-graduation - Comfortable handling stressful situations in a responsive and professional manner - Previous experience in foster care - Education and experience in BBIC and Motivational Interviewing (MI) - Language skills in languages other than Swedish and English The role of a child caseworker places high demands on your ability to establish good relationships with the children and families you encounter. This often involves long-term relationships with the child, their parents, and other networks. Success in this role also requires effective collaboration with other parties, both internally and externally, as well as the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and situations. We also expect you to have a good ability to structure your work, plan, organize, and prioritize independently. About the Workplace Foster care services are divided into two units, consisting of a total of 10 sections, including Skolfam. The workgroups consist of child caseworkers and foster care caseworkers with close supervisory support from the section leader and senior social workers. We are now recruiting a social worker for a permanent position in the Foster Care Services North 2, located at Von Troils väg 1. As an employee, we offer you an individualized introduction program within the organization as well as ongoing internal and external supervision. You will also participate continuously in other professional development initiatives, such as lectures and training. Additionally, you will receive health and wellness benefits, flexible working hours, and the option for vacation adjustments. At Sweden's largest job market and social administration, 2,500 employees work every day to support the residents of Malmö. Together with the people of Malmö, we aim to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to ensuring that children and young people have good growing conditions, and work to provide newcomers with good prospects. This is an important and rewarding job, but it is far from easy. Apply for a job with us; you will make a difference. The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and thrive in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about the City of Malmö as an employer here: malmo.se/jobb Job Information Employment Type: Permanent position Scope: Full-time Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: As soon as possible or according to agreement Additional Information Please note that we in the City of Malmö have removed the cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience. Your responses will be an important part of our selection process. Before employment is offered, you will need to present your degree certificate from the social work program, identification (passport or national ID card), and a criminal record extract. The City of Malmö strives for its employees to represent the diversity present in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can help us meet the needs of Malmö's residents as an employer.