About this role
Are you interested in helping to build a new unit within social services – focused on creating security and change for people in vulnerable life situations? Then this role might be perfect for you.
Sollentuna Municipality is now seeking an engaged and clear group leader who wants to work strategically to support individuals wanting to leave criminal environments and those who perpetrate or experience relationship violence.
Here you'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills – in a municipality that focuses on quality, collaboration, and development.
About Us
The Social Services Office actively works to build a knowledge-based social service where follow-up, collaboration, and user participation are natural parts of everyday work. There is a strong commitment to addressing societal challenges with courage, competence, and care.
The unit is one of seven units within the Adult Division and is responsible for legal authority matters related to relationship violence and criminality. The unit is new since April and consists of a unit manager, one group leader, and four social workers.
We are facing an exciting development where both legislation and societal needs are changing. Therefore, we are now seeking a structured and strategic group leader who wants to help shape the future of social services.
About the Position
As group leader, you'll have a key role in building and leading the unit.
You will be responsible for managing and coaching employees, distributing daily work, and driving development issues together with the unit manager. You will contribute to creating a clear structure and sustainable workflow where quality and legal certainty are in focus.
You will:
- Lead and support employees in daily work
- Develop methods and approaches for target groups
- Drive the unit's systematic follow-up work
- Participate in collaboration both internally and externally
- Be part of the unit's management team
We are seeking someone who has:
- Extensive experience in legal authority matters
- Social work degree or other equivalent higher education including social law
- Excellent knowledge of current legislation regarding target groups
It is meritorious if you:
- Have previously held a leadership role
- Have experience working with relationship violence and criminality
- Have training in FREDA, SARA, and PATRIARK
As a person, you are clear, confident, and have strong leadership skills.
You are also experienced in working strategically and have a structured approach. You need the ability to create engagement, build good relationships, and contribute to a positive work environment.
We Offer You
With us, you can help build a new operation with significant social value.
You'll have colleagues who are passionate about their mission and an employer investing in sustainability, skills development, and work-life balance.
Opportunity to influence and develop the operation with support from the unit manager.
A well-managed operation with engaged and responsible colleagues.
Flexible working hours and vacation exchange options.
Wellness allowance and skills development.
A workplace where you can make a difference – every day.
Additional Information
This is a 12-month temporary position replacing a colleague on parental leave.
Selection may occur continuously.
Background checks will be conducted before employment is offered.
Welcome to apply!
Welcome to Sollentuna – a municipality of opportunities! Together, we make Sollentuna better every day for our residents, businesses, and organizations. We have clear and ambitious goals to create security, welfare, and sustainable growth.
We offer you a meaningful and enjoyable job in a stable environment with high ambitions. Here, you'll find fantastic colleagues who want to make a difference for others. We are now seeking someone innovative, responsible, and welcoming. Join us on the journey to create Sweden's most attractive municipality!