Social Worker

About the Job Join us in creating the social services of the future. Do you have a strong commitment to children, young people, and their families? Do you want to make a difference for those we serve? Do you want to continue developing yourself and be part of a knowledgeable and engaged work team? Then you might be the one we're looking for! We are seeking a social worker for the Children and Family department within Social Services. Social workers in this unit work with investigating cases involving children and youth, deciding on interventions based on needs, and following up to ensure that these interventions make a difference for the children. The work involves investigative and follow-up conversations with children, youth, and parents, documentation, and collaboration with other authorities and organizations. We want to support children and families with their needs in the best possible way - ensuring legal certainty, accessibility, and always keeping the children's best interests in mind. We can offer you professional development in addition to a meaningful, exciting, and varied work environment. You will be part of a work group with other social workers. You will feel that you are not alone in your assignment. Several social workers in the unit have extensive experience working in social services. Collegial supervision is something we highly value and use daily. We also have continuous external supervision. Additionally, all new employees have the opportunity to participate in Yrkesresan, a national introduction program for social workers in child and youth services. Beyond this, you will be responsible for working towards the department's goals, participating in continuous improvement efforts, contributing to workplace joy, and protecting a good work environment. Your Profile We believe in having the right skills in the right place. We are looking for someone with a social work degree, preferably with experience in public authority work within social services. Previous experience in investigating cases under Social Services Act (SoL) and Care of Young Persons Act (LVU) is advantageous, and you should feel comfortable expressing yourself both verbally and in writing. Experience working with vulnerable children and their families is meritorious. A Class B driver's license is required for the position. To succeed in the role, you need to be solution-oriented and see potential in people's ability to develop. You have good collaboration skills, are a good listener, and have a passion for driving developmental work within the organization. It is important that you can work independently and take initiative while also seeing the work group as a valuable resource. You should be structured, capable of handling administrative tasks, able to quickly adapt and prioritize according to current conditions. We seek someone motivated to drive investigation processes, create good relationships with both children and their parents, and foster good collaboration both internally and externally. We are a value-driven organization, and we want your approach and actions to align with our core values - Compassion, Together, and Drive. Therefore, significant emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Job Details Duration: Permanent Scope: 100% Start Date: By agreement Salary: We apply individual salaries, please state your salary requirements in your application. Application Deadline: November 19, 2025 Reference Number: 1227