About this role
Welcome to the Social Administration. The Social Administration's mission is to provide good care and support and conduct activities that support individuals in living an independent and active life. The Social Administration (SCF) is led by a director and is divided into four departments: SCF Staff, Children and Youth Authority, Children and Youth Interventions, and Adults.
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Are you looking for the freedom of consulting work with the security of a permanent position? Are you currently working as a consultant but miss team meetings, unit meetings, and safety rounds? Then Targeted Support might be the right place for you!
The Social Administration in Uppsala is transitioning to the new Social Services Act (SoL) and is focusing on high-quality work. One of the department's primary focuses is to promote children's and families' participation and increase network involvement.
As support for this work, Targeted Support currently consists of seven committed caseworkers, two team leaders, four coordinators, and one unit manager. Targeted Support's mission includes spreading expertise and providing relief to other units based on needs and demand. Here, a varied and educational workday awaits. We have good cohesion and extensive collegial exchange, as each employee has extensive experience. The unit has a clear focus on quality work, method development, continuous follow-up of working methods, and well-being, which our team meetings and unit meetings provide excellent platforms for.
As part of Targeted Support, you have a key role where you can influence and develop how we work - your experiences and competence are important building blocks in our collective improvement efforts.
The Social Administration's Children and Youth Authority has in recent years focused on becoming an attractive employer with emphasis on development, salary, and career paths. This has led to reduced staff turnover and a good work environment.
You can read more about the Social Administration's competence and authority ladder here. (https://www.uppsala.se/kommun-och-politik/publikationer/stodjande-dokument/kompetens-och-befogenhetstrappa-2024-socialforvaltningen/)
We offer flexible working methods and a healthy work-life balance. In this position, there are good opportunities to work partially remotely.
Job Description
Children and Youth Authority is a large and complex organization with eleven units and many social workers. Like all organizations, units are occasionally affected by high influx or unforeseen events. To address these internal needs, we have experienced, self-managed social workers who, similar to social work consultants, can provide relief to various units for a limited period. You will work with all aspects of authority exercise, including investigations, follow-up of open care interventions, care outside the home according to SoL and the Act with Special Provisions on Care of Young People (LVU).
Qualifications
We are seeking someone with a social work degree and experience in Children and Youth Authority case management. You need to have substantial experience in the field and be independent in all aspects. The work requires a B driver's license. Having Signs of Safety's basic training and being anchored in the approach is considered meritorious.
As a person, you are confident and stable, with a good understanding of yourself and how you function. You plan and organize your work efficiently and take responsibility for your tasks. Furthermore, you remain calm and collected in various situations and can focus on the right things. The job suits someone who is flexible and adapts easily to changing circumstances.
Information
If you have questions about the position or recruitment process, contact: Katrin Larsson, Unit Manager, 018-727 52 13.
Union Representatives: SSR Akademikerförbundet, Camilla Ahlsén Hoff, 018-727 24 34; Vision, Sofia Venemalm, 018-727 12 13.
For questions regarding application registration, contact recruitment area: 018-727 68 24.
In your application, you must state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, EU, EES, or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after work permit verification, as required by the Aliens Ordinance.
Employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve a wartime placement.