Experienced Unit Manager for LSS Operations at Farsta District Administration

Stockholm - our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we are seeking someone who wants to think big, new, and different with us - for the people of Stockholm. Our part of the city is located between the lakes Drevviken and Magelungen. Here, Farsta District Administration works, with 1,400 committed employees who now need a new colleague. With us, you'll be close to both subway and commuter train, shops and restaurants. And close to a swim in the summer and long-distance skating in the winter. Welcome to Us We are now seeking an experienced management colleague for our LSS service operations - a leader who wants to contribute to our continued development journey. We are looking for someone who, just like us, has a big social worker's heart and wants to lead with presence, commitment, and courage. With us, you'll have a job that is anything but boring - you'll become part of a competent and collaborative management team where we put the team before the individual. Here we share, support each other, and have fun along the way. We Offer This is a leadership assignment with real impact! We are in an exciting phase of growth and development, focusing on creating equality, quality, and legal certainty in our working methods - regardless of where in the district you operate. You'll help build structures, develop new working methods, and contribute to a modern and sustainable social services. At the same time, we care for what already works well. We are proud of our strong user dialogue, our committed employees, and activities like our appreciated cultural festival. You'll become part of a considerate and experienced management group where cooperation and participation are obvious success factors. We offer holiday exchange, wellness allowance, and several other benefits. Please read about our benefits in the City of Stockholm here. Read more about being a manager in the City of Stockholm here. A Greeting from Helené Homanen Kristiansson, Area Manager My name is Helene, and I'll be your closest manager. My entire professional life, I've worked for and with people with disabilities - a mission that still feels both important and inspiring every day. With us, you'll become part of a management team that thrives, supports each other, and puts the team before the individual. Warm welcome to our team! Your Role As a unit manager in this role, you'll lead an operational area with two group residences and one service housing. You'll be part of the Individual and Family Care division, which offers various forms of support and service to the district's residents. You'll lead 20-30 employees, primarily support assistants, and have support from our support pedagogues in the pedagogical work. You'll be responsible for leading, supporting, and developing your operational area together with employees to achieve good results in line with the area's and division's goals. You'll report to the area manager. The assignment involves: - Personnel, budget, and operational responsibility - Active participation and contribution in the management team together with the area manager, eight management colleagues, and a business developer - Driving systematic work environment and quality work - Planning, following up, and developing operations based on goals and results Your Competence and Experience We are seeking someone who has: - Relevant university education such as social worker or equivalent alternative professional experience that the employer assesses as corresponding - Many years of current management experience with personnel, budget, and operational responsibility within the disability area - Experience in change management with documented good results - Good knowledge of relevant legislation and other regulations, such as LSS - High digital competence - Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing It is meritorious if you have: - Experience working in a politically governed organization Your Personal Abilities and Skills We are seeking someone who is a secure, stable, and development-oriented leader who enjoys combining strategic responsibility with operational presence in everyday life. We place great importance on your personal qualities and want you to recognize yourself in the City of Stockholm's management profile - a forward-leaning, clear, and collaborative leader who both inspires and follows up. You work with close leadership and are goal- and result-oriented with good overall perspective, considering the entire operation and city's best in actions and decisions. We will also emphasize engagement and motivation for the position. Your Application When submitting your application, you'll need to answer several crucial questions for our continued selection process. You do not need to attach a personal letter. The recruitment process includes work psychological tests. The application should be in Swedish. Warm welcome with your application!