About this role
Do you want meaningful tasks that make a difference in people's lives? Welcome to the municipality that is far from average!
Botkyrka Municipality is the sixth largest municipality in Stockholm County and consists of the districts of Alby, Fittja, Hallunda, Norsborg, Tullinge, Tumba, Vårsta, and Grödinge. Botkyrka Municipality has approximately 95,000 residents and over 6,400 employees.
The Social Administration provides support to the residents of Botkyrka and is responsible for public authority functions, primarily according to the Social Services Act. The support is for both individuals and their relatives. The Social Administration has a particular responsibility for children, youth, and adults in need of support according to social legislation. We are about 500 employees who, using strength-based approaches, provide support to the residents of Botkyrka in an equitable, fair, and safe manner.
Read more about the Social Administration here: https://www.botkyrka.se/dinbastaarbetsplats
The Position and Responsibilities
Do you want to contribute to a safer Botkyrka through early and preventive measures? The Preventive Children 1 unit is now seeking a preventive social worker who wants to work with violence prevention and parental support in the municipality's schools and open preschools.
As a social worker, you will work to strengthen protective factors, identify risks early, and create safe growing conditions for children and families. You will primarily operate in the Hallunda area, where the assignment involves close collaboration with schools and family centers, as well as building relationships and networks in the local community. The work is carried out in close cooperation with school staff, guardians, and local actors. You will participate in meetings, follow up on activities, and coordinate new initiatives as needs arise. The role also includes recognizing signals that a child may need support and appropriately communicating this forward.
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Implementing and developing the violence prevention school program "Tåget" together with school staff
• Planning and leading parental support programs such as ABC (All Children in Focus), Komet, and Parenting in Sweden (FÖS)
• Conducting presentations, workshops, and training for school staff and parents
• Identifying the need for early interventions and contributing to ensuring that the right support is provided in a timely manner
• Collaborating with schools, family centers, associations, and faith communities in preventive work
• Participating in the development of the municipality's operational violence prevention and methods for early detection.
Through your work, you will become an important part of the municipality's early and preventive efforts, where the goal is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe environment free from violence, crime, and exclusion. The work will take place both during the day and, if necessary, in the evenings, as some parent groups and school activities occur after regular working hours.
We Offer You
The Preventive Unit consists of several professional roles working together to enhance safety for children and youth in Botkyrka. Within the unit, four preventive social workers are engaged in the preventive mission, closely collaborating with parental support coordinators, counselors, and staff at open preschools who contribute to the overall effort. You will be part of a team that maintains regular contact with schools, recreational activities, and external actors to promptly identify and support children and families.
The work combines independent responsibility with close collaboration, and you will have the support of colleagues, coordinators, and supervisors who are available for dialogue and guidance as needed. You will receive supervision, professional development, and the opportunity to influence how we shape our preventive initiatives. Through collective learning and present leadership, you will deepen your methodological competence, develop your collaborative skills, and grow in your role as a confident and independent professional. When the operations allow, we also offer the possibility of flexible working hours and some remote work.
Who You Are
You have a degree in social work or another higher education qualification that the employer deems equivalent. You also have experience working in violence prevention or with preventive social work.
We consider it an advantage if you have:
• Experience leading groups, giving presentations, or conducting workshops.
• Training as a group leader in ABC (All Children in Focus), Komet, or Parenting in Sweden (FÖS).
• Experience working with Motivational Interviewing (MI).
As a preventive social worker, you are collaborative and work closely with school staff, family centers, and civil society to plan and implement preventive measures. You share information, coordinate activities, and contribute to creating a common direction in the work concerning children and families. Through your ability to build trustful relationships, you foster participation and safety in your interactions with children, parents, and partners, making it possible to effectively carry out preventive work in practice.
You are structured and plan your work based on the needs of the operations and the conditions of the schools. When planning changes or new