About this role
Ödeshög Municipality is located in southwestern Östergötland, bordered by Omberg to the north, Lake Vättern to the west, the fertile Östgöta plain to the east, and the deep forests of Holaveden to the south. The E4 highway runs through the municipality, allowing easy access to both Linköping and Jönköping within a 40-minute drive. Approximately 5,400 residents live in Ödeshög Municipality, which, with around 400 permanent employees across four different departments, is the largest employer in the area.
We take pride in our municipality and our employees for several reasons. Thirty percent of the food served in elderly care and schools is prepared using locally produced ingredients. This, along with many other factors, makes Ödeshög an attractive place to live and work.
Ödeshög Municipality is a small community with great opportunities. We have short decision-making paths, a favorable business climate, and excellent recreational options. Ödeshög is a safe place where it is particularly pleasant to live, thrive, and work. From fertile soil, rich forests, and clear waters, we build the future together.
About the position of Unit Manager in Health and Social Care:
As one of our managers has chosen to pursue other opportunities, we are now seeking an engaged individual interested in the challenge of advancing elderly care issues. The position we are looking to fill will be responsible for home care, two personal assistance cases, and day activities within elderly care. You will oversee approximately 30 employees across the various units.
Within Ödeshög's social administration, we work collaboratively and in teams with a present leadership style where everyone supports each other as needed. You will be surrounded by experienced colleagues and dedicated staff, as well as support functions such as HR and finance. Administrative support is available to assist you in your daily tasks, including administration and staffing. The management team currently consists of six unit managers, one committee secretary, one operations developer, one development leader, and one social director.
As a manager with us, you are valued and significant; we want you to grow and stay with us. Therefore, you will receive ongoing support, training, and professional development. To ensure you have a solid foundation as a manager, we also offer a management introduction program where we provide training on guidelines, legislation, and other important information relevant to your role.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
As a unit manager, your responsibilities include leading, planning, implementing, developing, and following up on operations in accordance with political decisions, governing documents, and the municipality's financial frameworks. As a unit manager, you have the ability to collaborate, lead, motivate, and inspire all your employees to create the conditions for good care and support for the municipality's citizens.
You are expected not only to contribute to the development of your unit but also to the overarching development journey of health and social care together with the rest of the management team. This includes working on various development projects related to close care and the transition to the new social services law.
As a unit manager within Ödeshög Municipality, you will work closely with the political sphere, which means you may occasionally need to report back or present certain assignments to the responsible committee.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone with a degree from a college/university in behavioral sciences, pedagogy, health sciences, or another education deemed equivalent by the employer. Previous experience in a managerial role within health and social care, particularly in home care, is an advantage. Experience with scheduling or staffing planning is also considered a merit.
You are unpretentious in your collaborative approach, both in the management team meetings and in other meetings with staff, residents, and their relatives. We want you to be a confident person with the ability to lead, inspire, and motivate your employees. You must have excellent collaboration skills, the ability to build good relationships, and communicate effectively both internally and externally in an inclusive leadership style.
It is important that you have a good understanding of the Work Environment Act and strive for a work environment where our employees thrive, develop, and feel well. An interest in employee care is essential for your success in this role. You relate to and communicate with others in a responsive and smooth manner and handle conflicts constructively. You need to be analytical, able to make decisions, and have a good ability to see the bigger picture concerning the entire operation in your actions and decision-making.
Familiarity with applicable legislation, such as SoL, LSS, and HSL, is desirable. You should have a good ability and interest in utilizing digital development methods and work systematically with management, governance, and follow-up. Naturally, you must be proficient in the Swedish language, both spoken and written.
A B driver's license is required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More information and application
As a unit manager, you report directly to the