Social Worker for Investigation and Follow-up, Children and Youth

Do you want to help create the future of social services in Hässleholm? We are now expanding our Teams and are seeking an engaged social worker for children and youth. About the Role As a social worker for children and youth in Hässleholm, you are a crucial part of our work to create security and hope for the future. You work closely with children, youth, and their families, and your mission is to investigate, assess, make decisions, and follow up on interventions. Our starting point is a child rights perspective, current laws and guidelines, with a focus on ensuring legal certainty and quality for children, youth, and adults. Together, we create a work environment characterized by trust, innovation, and development, always placing the citizens' best interests at the center. We Are Seeking Someone Who Has a clear child rights perspective: You always prioritize the best interests of the child. You involve children in the process to ensure their needs are clearly understood and the right help is provided. Is a team player: You see your role in the bigger picture and contribute to an effective and cohesive team. Takes responsibility and delivers quality: You work methodically and legally to ensure high-quality case management and documentation. Is open and attentive: You recognize the strength in diversity, are generous with your knowledge, and welcome feedback as a way to grow. Is driven by development and innovation: You are committed to improving operations and constantly seek new solutions that create long-term value for our citizens. We Offer By joining us, you become part of a constantly developing team and organization: A meaningful job where you make a difference for children and youth in Hässleholm. An inclusive and supportive work environment where your ideas and perspectives are valued. Opportunity for development with support from our resource academy, which focuses on education and professional growth. Leadership with an present unit manager who provides support and continuous feedback. We have a structured investigation process where we work in teams, each with a unit manager. Each team also includes a senior social worker who provides additional support, guidance, and mentoring for colleagues. Teams receive new cases during an on-call week, with dedicated writing days, following a three-week model. We prioritize our work environment and consider it important that each employee receives the necessary and relevant support based on their experience and competence level. As an employee, you are offered several benefits, including wellness allowance, flexible working hours, possibility of remote work, and option for vacation exchange. There is good collaboration between our different departments, with excellent conditions for preventative interventions. In Hässleholm municipality, we have "Backa Barnet" (Support the Child), our joint approach to early detection of children's needs and providing the right support at the right time. This means that everyone who encounters children – regardless of department – should have a shared understanding, common language, and concrete tools to prioritize the child's best interests. About You We are seeking someone with a social work degree, preferably with experience working with children and youth in social services. You have a good ability to meet people in various situations, express yourself verbally and in writing, and feel genuine commitment to creating a safer and better future for Hässleholm's residents. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Apply Now! Want to be part of our team and make a difference for children and youth in Hässleholm? Don't hesitate – submit your application today! Together, we are creating Hässleholm's future. Our values and approach are described in our employee and leadership policy, which you can find here [link to policy]. We welcome all applicants as we aim to reflect Hässleholm municipality's entire population. Additional Information Since you will be working with children and youth, we require a criminal record check before employment. You can find the form to request a criminal record check on the police website. We use competency-based recruitment free from prejudice, which means the person best matching the requirements will be offered the position. Welcome to apply by submitting your CV. We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis during the application period, so don't delay your application! About Us At the Social Services Department, we work to promote social security, equal living conditions, and active participation in society. We handle child and youth issues, budget and debt counseling, family law, family counseling, domestic violence support, and addiction problems. 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