Unit Manager LSS

Norsjö Municipality Norsjö District is a place that embodies progress, drive, and development in the heart of Västerbotten, with proximity to both the coast and the mountains. Here, you can live in a family-friendly environment that is both affordable and of high quality, with access to a rich leisure life and good schools. The community offers a wide range of activities, and you will meet many engaged individuals. Living and working in Norsjö District gives you the opportunity to have a fulfilling job while also having time and resources for family, friends, and interests. Our vision is to collaboratively create the best everyday life in the world. The municipality's work is guided by its core values, where positivity, professionalism, engagement, and respect are the key principles. Description Do you want to help develop care services within Norsjö Municipality? We offer you a fun and challenging job in an organization undergoing change. Could you be the one we are looking for? YOUR NEW WORKPLACE As the unit manager for LSS (Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments), you will be part of the care management team where you can receive support and inspiration. Together, we work on overarching issues related to operations and management. Your workplace will be at the municipal office. You will manage two group homes in Norsjö community and be responsible for implementing decisions regarding certain other LSS services. Your closest colleague is a unit manager within LSS and the labor market. As the organization is undergoing change, assignments may evolve, and we are looking for someone who wants to contribute to positive development and quality in the services. Responsibilities As a unit manager within LSS services, you will lead, plan, develop, and follow up on operations, as well as be responsible for implementing decisions. You will have responsibilities for finance, personnel, and work environment, and will also be accountable for the unit's quality and development work. Qualifications You should have a relevant higher education in social work and experience in similar services. You must have a good understanding of LSS legislation. We are looking for someone with leadership experience who has demonstrated effective leadership skills. To thrive in this position, you should be confident and stable in your leadership. You are skilled at working with others, listening attentively, and communicating clearly. Your leadership style is characterized by leading, motivating, and uplifting others to achieve common goals. You have the ability to create engagement and participation, both in daily operations and when introducing new ideas that develop the services. You are proficient in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work effectively, as you understand that this is essential for achieving results. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. GOOD TO KNOW We apply ongoing recruitment, which means that selection and interviews will occur continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. HERE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE BEST EVERYDAY LIFE Our municipality is calm, safe, and pleasant – perhaps most associated with scenic vistas, magnificent northern lights, and sporting successes. But Norsjö District encompasses more than that. It is easy to live and work here. With nature around the corner and work just a short distance away, it is simple to combine pleasure with practicality. With only a one-hour drive to the two nearest airports and a half-hour drive to the local train station, our small community is easily accessible. However, perhaps the simplicity of the district itself is what makes it most unique. In the central area, you will find schools, libraries, youth centers, sports halls, swimming pools, beach volleyball courts, ice rinks, football halls, tennis courts, disc golf, football fields, table tennis halls, shooting ranges, multi-sport arenas, skate parks, outdoor gyms, mini racing tracks, sledding hills, nature reserves, playgrounds, and illuminated trails, all within the same area. Simple, everyday luxury, and part of what constitutes the best everyday life in the world! Do you want to contribute to improving people's everyday lives? Do you want to take pride in helping individuals at different stages of life? Do you seek meaningful work that values your commitment and offers exciting challenges and opportunities for development? Then you will thrive working with us at Norsjö Municipality. Our mission is to make a difference. Come and create the future together with us. We have made our choice of recruitment media and kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other recruitment service vendors.