Unit Manager for Daily Operations in Stockholm

We are now seeking a Unit Manager for Collega Södermalm and Collega Liljeholmen. Collega's area of operations for daily activities is expanding, and we are looking for a Unit Manager for our daily operations. Collega is a care company that offers various services within social work. We are convinced that engagement and participation, combined with the right skills among our employees, are the keys to providing high-quality care. Collega offers you: • A meaningful, varied, and developing job • Great opportunities to influence your work • Close and coaching leadership • We encourage and support your desire to develop in your professional role • Continuous supervision and further education **Job Responsibilities** Your working hours will be allocated within the operations to enable close leadership. As a Unit Manager at Collega, you will be involved in daily operations and play a central role in ensuring that the daily activities are conducted efficiently and with high quality. With a focus on customer satisfaction and staff development, you will provide support in daily operations. In the role of Unit Manager, you are proactive, flexible, and able to adapt when necessary. The job includes some administration, such as documentation, reporting, and preparing written documents. The working hours will primarily be during office hours, weekdays between 08:00 - 17:00. **Main Responsibilities:** • Plan, lead, and distribute daily work within the operations • Ensure that the operations are conducted in accordance with Collega's routines and policies • Support and guide staff in their daily work • Conduct systematic quality and operational development • Ensure compliance with agreements, assignments, and regulations • Maintain ongoing contact with users, employees, and relatives • Manage finances and budgets related to the operations • Ensure occupancy based on budget and set goals • Represent the operations externally • Build and maintain good relationships with customers, networks, and clients **Qualifications:** • Higher education such as a social worker, behavioral scientist, or other equivalent education • Previous managerial experience in care and support services • Very good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written **Knowledge and Skills:** • Good knowledge of current legislation and guidelines within social care • Strong ability to communicate both in writing and verbally • Good ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks • Good collaboration skills and social competence • Proficient in computer skills **Personal Attributes:** • Independent: You take initiative and drive your work forward. • Flexible: You easily adapt to changes and can handle unexpected situations. • Responsible: You take responsibility for your tasks and contribute to a positive work environment. • Solution-oriented: You see opportunities and find creative solutions to problems. You should be confident and stable in stressful situations. You should be responsible and able to structure your work independently. You should possess social competence, be able to collaborate with others, and take responsibility for your work environment. You should have pedagogical insight into people's varying conditions and be able to adapt your communication style accordingly. Experience working with the target group is required, and we would prefer that you have knowledge of relevant pedagogical methods and approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Low-Arousal Approach, and Clear Communication Pedagogy. We place great importance on personal suitability. The workplace is located in Södermalm and Liljeholmen. **Employment Rate:** Full-time, permanent position with a 6-month probationary period. **Application** Please indicate reference EC2025 in your application. As we are recruiting continuously, you are welcome to submit your application throughout the application period. You are also welcome to read more about Collega on our website https://collega.se.