Unit Manager

Do you want to become our new colleague? In Motala, the lake city of Östergötland, we are open, proud, and innovative. Our municipality is the right place to contribute, develop, and thrive. As our employee, you will have a responsible role in adapting the work to changes and acting to develop a sustainable lakeside life in Motala municipality. The Social Services Administration is responsible for providing support, assistance, and services to individuals and families in the municipality. Our operations are primarily governed by the Social Services Act, the LSS Act, and the Health and Medical Services Act, and we implement measures regulated by these laws. All operations are centered around the individual to meet their needs. The mission involves a strong customer focus and a spirit of service. In elderly care, you will have the opportunity to support and improve the daily lives of those who need assistance. We look forward to you wanting to work with us and make everyday life better for the individuals we support and serve! **JOB DESCRIPTION** We are looking for someone to lead our unit, Centrum! The current unit manager is moving on to a new managerial position within the operational area. Your responsibilities will include managing employees, finances, workplace safety, and operational development. In your core mission, you will work with leadership, planning, decision implementation, and management of home care services. The role includes planning and following up on established, agreed-upon goals. You will be responsible for collaborating with both internal and external partners. You will be part of the management team for the operational area and, together with the operational manager and colleagues, will be responsible for the overall development of the area. In your work, you will receive support from the organization in the form of functions such as administrators, planners, controllers, and HR. **QUALIFICATIONS** Formal competencies: • You have a higher education degree in social work or another qualification deemed suitable by the employer. • Previous experience in management or leadership is an advantage. Personal competencies: • As a manager, you create trust and security among employees by authentically presenting a credible image of yourself. You act with high moral standards and practice what you preach. You foster an open climate where we learn from our mistakes. You act transparently and welcome all feedback. By being clear and communicative in your leadership style, you create opportunities for teamwork and individual development to achieve agreed-upon results and meet new needs. • You engage and motivate employees by inspiring and encouraging participation and innovation. You have the ability to create a vision and clarify goals for employees, making it clear why we are at work. This gives employees a meaningful reason to act and perform in this direction. • As a manager, you are confident and have the courage to handle challenging situations and necessary conversations. You can distinguish between issues and individuals and feel secure even in uncertain contexts. **OTHER** Read more about our benefits and working in Motala municipality at motala.se/arbete. For more information about the municipality, you can visit motala.se. Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period. We therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. The appointment is subject to the necessary decisions being made. Please respect that we decline all direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies with whom we do not have agreements, as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.