Senior Social Worker

Do you want to make a difference for children, youth, and families in a municipality where proximity, collaboration, and commitment characterize the work? We are now seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Children and Family Unit in Nora Municipality for a one-year temporary position with excellent prospects for extension. With us, you will have a key role in leading and supporting social workers in an important societal mission where the child's best interests are always central. Individual and family care in Nora Municipality consists of the Adult Unit, Children and Family Unit, and Labor Market Unit. The Children and Family Unit covers authority functions, foster care, and open care services. The unit is led by a unit manager together with a Senior Social Worker and is characterized by close leadership, short decision-making paths, and good opportunities to influence service development. The entire Children and Family Unit is located in the same building, which creates excellent conditions for close and well-functioning collaboration between authority functions, foster care, and our own open care services. Through close cooperation, we can quickly find solutions and offer the right support to children, youth, and families. Our work is permeated by a strong child rights perspective where the child's best interests are central. With us, you will meet dedicated and competent colleagues who value both quality and job satisfaction. We have a good sense of humor and support each other in our daily work, while maintaining high professionalism, strong responsibility, and a shared focus on our mission. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a Senior Social Worker, you have a central role in daily operations and serve as close support to the social workers. You are responsible for operational management in close collaboration with the work team and unit manager. The unit works with children, youth, and their families aged 0-18 years. The unit handles authority functions from case initiation and investigation to follow-up of open care services and placed children. The team consists of an administrator, six investigative social workers, two child welfare officers, and a foster care coordinator. Your role includes providing support and guidance to social workers, coordinating and prioritizing work based on operational needs, and contributing to lawful and quality authority functions. You monitor caseload, support planning and case distribution, and ensure that procedures and work methods are known and followed. You work closely with the unit manager and have special responsibility for introducing new employees, implementing new work methods, and monitoring developments in our field. The role also includes making decisions according to delegation. The position involves close collaboration with both your own work team and internal and external partners. You combine management with operational work where you contribute to structure, quality, and a positive work environment. You have a clear salutogenic approach and see strengths, resources, and development opportunities in both colleagues and the children, youth, and families we meet in our work. You will be welcomed into a work group where the strength lies in dedicated social workers with a mixed blend of experience and a strong focus on children. We are active in our development work and care about each other as colleagues. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and experience with authority functions within social services, preferably in child and youth care. A class B driver's license is required. You have good knowledge of relevant legislation and experience with BBIC. It is an advantage if you have experience in management, mentoring, or coaching colleagues. You express yourself well in speech and writing, have good administrative skills, and are confident in documentation, assessments, and decision-making. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is confident in their profession and has a natural ability to lead, inspire, and build trust. You are motivated by supporting others in their work and contributing to structure, participation, and engagement in the group. As a person, you are responsive, unpretentious, and clear in your communication. You have good judgment, work in a structured manner, and have the ability to make well-balanced priorities even when the pace is high. You build good relationships, handle challenges constructively, and see opportunities in change. We place great emphasis on personal suitability, leadership ability, and the ability to contribute to security, job satisfaction, and development in the work team. For us, your personal qualities and your ability to lead and support others are at least as important as the number of years you have worked in the profession. Employment Type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-11-01 or by agreement, end date: 2027-11-01. Background checks will be conducted. Nora Municipality is located in the northern part of Örebro County between Bergslagen's lakes and forests. The municipality has a fantastic cultural heritage and a rich community life. Nora is an entrepreneurial municipality where small local businesses thrive alongside large international companies. We have approximately 10,700 residents and are expected to grow steadily in the coming years. These conditions and proximity to the expanding Örebro have made more people want to live and establish themselves in Nora Municipality.

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