Unit Manager for Home Care - City of Stockholm

Stockholm – our capital city filled with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for someone who wants to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. Welcome to us Unit Manager for Södertjänst – Help shape the future of home care Södertjänst works every day to provide safe, professional, and personalized care. Our ambition is for every customer to feel seen, involved, and treated with respect. With a solution-oriented approach and the motto "everything can be solved," we drive the development of future home care. We offer As a manager in the Södermalm district administration, you will receive management training as well as educational initiatives and seminars on relevant operational and personnel issues. We offer wellness benefits. Please read more about working as a manager in the City of Stockholm and other benefits within the city. Your role As a unit manager, you will have overall responsibility for results and goal fulfillment within your geographical unit. The role includes personnel management, financial oversight, and strategic work on the development of the operation. Your responsibilities include employee evaluations, salary discussions, and rehabilitation cases. You are expected to work closely with both employees and customers, leading the operation efficiently and with high quality based on set goals. The role also includes responsibility for budget, forecasts, and financial follow-up, as well as linking these processes to the development and mission of the operation. Currently, there are three unit managers in the operation with whom you are expected to collaborate closely. Södertjänst has approximately 150 employees who report directly to a unit manager. It is an engaged, proactive staff group that works with great drive and responsibility. In this role, you will have significant influence over how the operation is developed and organized. You are expected to work innovatively and actively contribute to the operation achieving its goals. As a unit manager, you report directly to the area manager. You will be part of the management team for the Home Care Unit, which also includes five other unit managers from Södertjänst and Hornstull's service house, as well as a quality coordinator. Your qualifications and experience We are looking for someone with a genuine interest and commitment to the elderly and the development of elder care. You have: • a degree in social work or another academic qualification that the employer deems relevant for the position • at least 2 years of experience as a manager in elder care with personnel, budget, and operational responsibility • experience working with digital tools and the Office suite • good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. We consider it an advantage if you have: • documented experience working with a similarly sized staff group • further education in leadership and organizational development • experience working based on a value foundation. As a leader, you take responsibility, drive your work forward, and achieve results. This is done by creating the best conditions for your staff to contribute, grow, and develop. You have the ability to see issues from a holistic perspective and prioritize the best interests of the entire operation in your actions and decisions. You understand both financial connections and other factors that lead to a thriving operation where staff, users, and relatives feel comfortable. Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills and relate to others in a responsive and smooth manner. You communicate clearly, ensure and follow up that messages are conveyed and that expectations are clear for all parties involved. You have a goal- and results-oriented approach that permeates your prioritization, planning, and actions. As a leader, you also create good conditions for participation for customers and relatives. You are driven to develop the operation together with your employees, with a focus on the elderly. We place great importance on personal qualities, motivation, and commitment to the position. The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's skills and thereby counteracting discrimination. Welcome to Södermalm district administration! Södermalm is a cultural and vibrant district in the city center with engaged residents and a big heart. Here, you can truly make a difference. Together with our Södermalm residents, we are developing an even better district to live, work, and reside in. As an employee with us, you have a secure employment with fair conditions, where we believe that diversity and gender balance contribute to strengthening our operation. We like to think innovatively – we hope that you, as a candidate, want to develop Södermalm together with us! Here you can read more about Södermalm district administration, and you are also welcome to visit our website at https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/stadsdelsforvaltningar/södermalm/.