Social Worker for the Reception Unit and Social Emergency Services

Borås City is in an exciting phase where the Department of Individual and Family Care is growing and developing to better meet the needs of its residents. Do you have an interest in engaging with people and understanding their life situations? We offer you an exciting and developmental role in an organization where you contribute to meaningful work. Our common reception serves as an entry point, open around the clock, where we conduct initial conversations for all cases within the areas of children and youth as well as adults. Here, 14 dedicated social workers are involved in authority exercises, along with two method supervisors and a unit manager. You will work closely with management and receive strong collegial support, with ample opportunities for professional development. You will encounter a daily routine filled with rewarding interactions and colleagues who make a difference. In our group, you will thrive if you have a twinkle in your eye and share your experiences and knowledge in a humble manner. We value humor and curiosity here – because we know that we develop best together. It is important for us to preserve and acquire new knowledge within our area of responsibility, and therefore we receive legal guidance from legal caseworkers as well as external supervision. The work primarily takes place during daytime hours according to a fixed six-week schedule. The schedule also includes some evening and night shifts when we staff the social emergency service. Emergency shifts are primarily conducted remotely. The working hours are 38.25 hours per week, which corresponds to a full-time position. Social Worker for the Reception Unit and Social Emergency Service Responsibilities As a social worker in our reception unit, you will handle urgent situations, receive reports and assistance applications, and conduct risk and preliminary assessments. You will actively participate in SiP meetings and other meetings, and be responsible for the emergency phone, where you provide advice and consultation. You will also have the opportunity to disseminate knowledge about the social services' work and processes to other organizations, contributing to the development of competence and understanding within the organization. Additional Information As an employee, you will have access to wellness benefits, free entry to Borås City's swimming facilities, a favorable flexible working hours agreement, the possibility of additional vacation days through vacation exchange, and many other great benefits. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and previous experience in authority exercises, as well as a strong commitment and interest in working in social work. To succeed in this role, we see that you have a good approach to people in difficult life situations and maintain a professional demeanor towards those you meet in your work. It is advantageous if you have experience in authority exercises within the areas of Children and Youth, Adults, and Social Emergency Service, and are familiar with that mandate. We would also appreciate if you have worked as a social worker in other organizations such as the police, healthcare, and addiction care. The work is conducted with support from the Social Services Act (SoL), the Act with Special Provisions on the Care of Young People (LVU), and in some cases, the Act on the Care of Addicts (LVM). Therefore, we would like you to have knowledge and interest in the legal aspects of your work, with the ability to analyze and discuss this with your colleagues. You have a positive attitude and appreciate collaboration with your colleagues, as well as with other organizations and external parties. You possess strong communication skills in both spoken and written form. A valid driver's license (B) is required. Before an employment offer is made, a criminal record extract from the police must be presented. Application Please submit your application with attached documents via our application function, which you can access by clicking "Apply for the job" below.