About this role
**About the Job**
As a social worker in the Young Adults team, you will be part of one of the three Adult Units within the South West Social Administration.
Within the Young Adults team, there are eight social workers, led by two senior social workers and a unit manager.
In this role, you will handle both other forms of assistance and income support. The target group consists of individuals aged 18-24 with challenges and needs across multiple areas of life. Since you will be managing both other forms of assistance and income support, you will work with the individual's comprehensive needs, which we see as a success factor.
The target group is at a formative age where significant life events occur, and it is important to meet the client where they are, adopting a holistic perspective. You will assess the need for interventions based on various life challenges while also recognizing the person’s strengths. In your daily work, you will investigate applications and follow up on interventions according to the Social Services Act (SoL), the Special Provisions Act for the Care of Young Persons (LVU), and in some cases, the Act on the Care of Persons with Substance Abuse Problems (LVM). When needs arise, you will also investigate applications for financial assistance, doing so in close collaboration with your clients. To leverage each other’s experiences and receive support in your daily work, you will be offered methodological guidance from senior social workers as well as external process counseling.
The key to our success lies in our commitment to each individual case, our effective collaboration within our social office, and with other stakeholders such as relatives, addiction care, support for disabilities, psychiatry, volunteer organizations, and others. We value the time we invest in each case. We strive to maintain a low case load to work intensively with each individual to support them towards an independent life. The team contributes drive, engagement, extensive expertise, and a passion for their mission.
All adult authority functions are located in the same building, which facilitates internal collaboration within the department. Our premises are located a stone's throw from Frölunda Torg, with good transport connections and access to lunch restaurants. We care about a good working environment and value having a workplace where everyone can thrive and develop. Welcome with your application!
**About You**
We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and experience in public authority operations within social services, preferably in several areas. You should have an interest and competence in working with young adults who require support across various life domains.
You take responsibility for your own and the group’s tasks. You share your experiences with your colleagues and are also good at listening to the opinions of others. You understand the collective mission and work towards achieving it as effectively as possible.
You are meticulous and capable of prioritizing and structuring your work while following up on the outcomes. You understand how legislation sets the framework for our mission and are adept at navigating what is your responsibility versus that of other stakeholders.
You are friendly and helpful to others, even in stressful situations. You show respect for everyone you encounter in your job. You are inviting and positive. You work to ensure that users receive what they need to live an independent life.
You convey information and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing. You ensure that your message is received. You adapt your communication based on the recipient, target group, and situation.
**Additional Information**
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**About Us**
The South West Social Administration is one of four social administrations in the City of Gothenburg, with around 900 employees. The South West area is home to approximately 120,000 residents, stretching from Billdal to Högsbohöjd and into the southern archipelago. The administration’s mission is to ensure that children, young people, and adults can live safe and independent lives, and that children and young people have a rich leisure time. The administration also works to support individuals experiencing homelessness in finding permanent housing. Through collaboration with civil society, the local business community, and other stakeholders, we aim to enhance public health and safety in the area.
At the South West Social Administration, we aim to harness the commitment of all employees. Here, you can influence your own job and the lives of others.