About this role
At Norrtälje Municipality, we are proud to be part of the democratic foundation of society and to play a vital role in the everyday lives of our residents. In our broad operations, with our knowledge and experience, we share a common drive – we want to enable people and opportunities to grow. We take pride in each other and how we collectively enrich the lives of our residents.
We offer you:
A job that makes a difference – every day. With us, you will contribute to a safer and more equitable Norrtälje, where we put the resident first and work closely with schools, healthcare, and civil society.
We offer you:
• Introduction with a mentor and support from colleagues
• Flexible working hours through annual working time and the possibility of remote work, 36-hour workweek
• Collegial learning, supervision, and continuous professional development
• A workplace characterized by both engagement and warmth, where we support each other
• We will implement a 36-hour workweek in 2026 for staff with client-facing roles and need to strengthen our teams in several of our departments.
The assignment:
As a social worker with us, you will work with:
• Investigations and assessments according to SoL and LVU
• Deciding and following up on support measures for children, youth, families, and adults
• Documentation and legally secure case management
• Developing and strengthening work with preventive measures
• Collaboration with schools, healthcare, associations, and other authorities
Challenges and opportunities:
We are on a journey of change where more preventive and supportive measures are replacing placements. This means you will have the opportunity to:
• Strengthen the participation of children and youth
• Contribute to faster and more accessible forms of support throughout the municipality, including rural areas and the archipelago
• Develop working methods using tools such as BBIC and Signs of Safety
• Handle complex cases that require both structure and creative problem-solving
What you need to bring:
Requirements:
• Degree in social work
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish
• Knowledge of the Social Services Act, LVU, and other relevant legislation
Meritorious:
• Experience in public administration within social services
• Knowledge of BBIC, Signs of Safety, or similar methods
• Finnish or any of the national minority languages
We are looking for someone who has the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.
Welcome to us:
The Social Administration in Norrtälje Municipality works to empower people in vulnerable situations and prevent social problems. We are a municipality that combines the closeness of a small town with the unique environment of the archipelago. Here, you will find both a meaningful workday and the opportunity to grow in your professional role.
Employment type, scope, and start:
Employment type: Permanent
Scope: Full-time
Start: By agreement
For permanent employment, a probationary period may be applied.
We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis – do not wait to submit your application.
About us:
We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where the proximity to magnificent nature and the pulse of the city is always within reach. Here, we are over 3,400 employees working every day to ensure that our more than 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving community. We want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy as we develop Norrtälje Municipality together. Please read more about our values: The resident first - Equal value for all - High expectations and Our vision: We will be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.
We offer smaller rental apartments during the first year of your new employment – so that you can take your time to find your dream home. The proximity to Stockholm, Uppsala, Arlanda, and Kapellskär ensures that the rest of the world is always within reach.
Everyone who works with us is a member of Club Communalis – the staff association that adds a special touch to the workday with community, joy, and activities for all. We have a wide range of benefits related to activities, well-being, insurance, pensions, remote work, and vacation: Our benefits.
Norrtälje Municipality is part of the Finnish administrative area, and we welcome Finnish speakers or those who can speak any of the minority languages or other languages. Application documents for this position are considered public documents that we may disclose upon request. We have chosen our partners for this recruitment and therefore kindly ask for no contact from salespeople offering recruitment services.