Social Worker for Joint Reception

At Norrtälje Municipality, we take pride in being part of the democratic foundation of society and in contributing to the essential everyday lives of our residents. In our diverse operations, driven by our knowledge and experience, we share a common goal – to enable people and opportunities to grow. We are proud of each other and how we collectively enrich the lives of our residents. **Job Description** In our current unit, we have the privilege of working with target groups including children and youth, as well as domestic violence. Our mission also includes informing residents and professionals about the work of social services by participating in parent meetings, collaboration meetings, and lectures. With the new Social Services Act and to increase accessibility for our residents, the reception will undergo changes to include preliminary assessments for all children and adults, becoming a unified reception for the entire department. This will be an exciting transformation! The unit's responsibilities regarding children aged 0-20 include: - Receiving reports of concern and applications, conducting preliminary assessments, and making decisions in cases where children may need protection or support, utilizing BBIC and Signs of Safety. - Representing the reception unit in collaboration with other stakeholders. - Collaborating with other units within the department, such as investigations and open care. The unit's responsibilities for adults include: - Receiving applications, conducting preliminary assessments, and making decisions regarding adults. - Representing the reception unit in collaboration with other stakeholders. - Collaborating with other units within the department, such as investigations and open care. We have begun the work on how the unified reception will be structured to provide the best service to our residents. You, who join us, will be part of this change, and we hope you have experience working with regulatory authority concerning various target groups. The plan is for the new reception to be operational by early 2026. Additionally, a 36-hour workweek will be introduced in the spring for employees with client-facing roles. **What We Offer** - A well-functioning reception team with a collaborative atmosphere where everyone supports each other. We are a secure group that values cooperation and workplace satisfaction. - Supervisors are always available to employees. - A 36-hour workweek starting in 2026. - We provide unusually extensive administrative support. - We have annual working hours, allowing for flexible work arrangements. - We offer the possibility of remote work based on the needs of the operation. - We provide continuous professional development, including learning breakfasts, legal care breakfasts, and supervision. - We offer wellness benefits. There is an option for vacation conversion, which means more vacation days in exchange for vacation compensation. - We provide smaller rental apartments during the first year of your new employment, allowing you time to find your dream home at your own pace. **Qualifications** A degree in social work is required for this position, along with prior experience in regulatory authority within social services. We are looking for someone who can work in a team and drive the work forward in collaboration with others. You are flexible and can switch between high and low-paced tasks. A driver's license is a requirement. The following are considered meritorious: - Handling cases involving children and youth according to SoL and LVU. - Training in BBIC and Signs of Safety. - Training in domestic violence. - Experience working with other target groups within regulatory authority. - Knowledge and experience regarding the victimization of children, youth, and adults. - Knowledge and experience with risk assessment tools such as FREDA, SARA, PATRIARK, or SAM. - Other relevant experience that can help you perform legally secure, empathetic, and effective social work. - You take initiative and see opportunities. - You express yourself well in both speech and writing. - Speaking multiple languages and having experience from various cultures is a plus. - You are interested in organizational development and have a desire to contribute to this. In this role, personal qualities are highly valued. We seek individuals who have the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability. **Employment Type, Scope, and Start Date** - Employment Type: Permanent - Scope: Full-time - Start Date: By agreement For permanent positions, a probationary period may be applied. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please do not hesitate to submit your application! **About Us** We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Here, the proximity to magnificent nature and the pulse of the city is always within reach. We are over 3,400 employees working daily to ensure that our more than 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving community. We strive to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to support each other and share lessons, successes, and joy as we develop Norrtälje Municipality together. Please read more about our values: Residents First - Equal