Unit Manager Open Care Forms Home Care

The position is located within the Health and Care Administration, which is one of eight administrations in the municipality of Linköping. The Health and Care Administration is responsible for the municipality's elderly care, health care, regulatory activities, service procurement, and operates care and support services in-house. We work with a strong focus on quality and professionalism to make every day as good as possible for the residents of Linköping who need us. Do you want to brighten everyday life and improve the quality of life for the residents of Linköping? With us, you can make a significant difference and contribute to making Linköping a better place. Welcome to join us! Your Responsibilities The Health and Care Administration in Linköping municipality is now seeking several dedicated Unit Managers to lead existing operations as well as prepare for the takeover of new home care areas and a new operational assignment starting on May 1, 2026. We are actively working to develop the future of care and support, including through our major investment in the "Close Care" concept and the vision VOF – Smart Care for the Future. As a Unit Manager within home care, you have overall responsibility for operations, staff, work environment, and budget within your geographical area of responsibility. You are the present and accessible leader who inspires engagement and joy at work. Your tasks include: • Leading and distributing daily work and ensuring that services are based on individual needs, in accordance with our core values. • Being responsible for the staff, which includes recruitment, professional development, employee conversations, and promoting a good and sustainable work environment. • Actively working on quality development and monitoring of operations, including implementing new working methods and welfare technology. • Striving for a balanced budget and using resources efficiently and responsibly. • Collaborating with other professionals and external actors to create a seamless and safe care chain. Your Workplace With us, you will have a meaningful and challenging assignment where you have great opportunities to influence and develop. You will become part of an engaged management team and gain access to a wide network of managerial colleagues. Linköping municipality invests in its leaders and offers continuous professional development, including through leadership programs and the "Elderly Care Boost." We care about our employees' health and offer wellness benefits, among other things. In our existing operations, we are expanding and seeking unit managers for shared leadership in Tannefors and in the Night Organization. For our new operational assignments in Skäggetorp, Ulrika/Nykil/Vikingstad, and Lambohov, we are looking for unit managers in preparation for the takeover. Who You Are We are looking for a confident, stable, and courageous leader with a strong internal compass. You have the ability to see both the big picture and the individual and can translate strategic goals into operational actions. Requirements: • Relevant higher education, such as a degree in social work, social care, nursing, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer. • Documented experience in leadership with responsibility for personnel, budget, and operations. • Good knowledge of legislation and guidelines governing the operations (SoL, HSL). • Ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish. • Good computer skills and an interest in digital tools. Meritorious: • Documented experience in leadership within elderly care, home care, or other care and support services. • Experience in leading change and development work. • Knowledge of the "Close Care" concept. • A valid driver's license (B category) is desirable. In this recruitment, we use tests as part of the assessment process if you proceed further. Selection will begin after the application deadline on December 1. Are you ready to take the next step and help us shape the future of home care in Linköping? We welcome your application! Additional Information When applying for a position in Linköping municipality, you register your application by logging in via e-identification (such as BankID or FrejaID) instead of using an email address. If you do not have e-identification, please contact the responsible HR consultant or manager, and they will assist you in registering your application. Start date: February 1, 2026, or as agreed Employment type: Permanent Employment rate: 100% Number of vacant positions: 6 Ref. no: 16032 In this application, please do not attach a cover letter. Your engagement makes us better Within Linköping municipality, there are many opportunities, a wealth of knowledge, and various areas of responsibility. We work together where your sense of responsibility is a valuable driving force. With your engagement, you contribute to making Linköping even better.