Children and Youth Reception seeks Social Worker

About the job We are now seeking an experienced colleague for one of our reception units within Children and Youth! Reception 1 offers diverse and meaningful work with children and their families. Our office is located in Hjällbo and the reception consists of ten social workers, two senior social workers, and a unit manager, which enables close supervision and methodological guidance both in group and individual settings. The Children and Youth Reception 1 unit is characterized by broad expertise, a good work climate where employees are highly engaged, and management with many years of experience. We work for the best interests of the child and have close and unpretentious collegial support. We work based on the Social Services Act and the Care of Young Persons Act, as well as using the approach Children's Needs in Focus (BBiC), Signs of Safety, LÖSA!, and in accordance with current delegation regulations. We receive welfare reports and applications concerning children aged 0-17 years, meet families, and conduct risk and protection assessments regarding children's situations, as well as ensure legal certainty in preliminary assessments as a basis for determining whether an investigation under the Social Services Act should be initiated or not. We also handle certain statements. An important task is also to prevent misinformation by meeting those we serve and other professionals in their settings to create dialogue and provide accurate information about social services work. We provide good service, give advice and support to those seeking contact with the social services activity for children and their families, and according to the new Social Services Act, guide families who wish and are receptive to support towards society's support services. The administration actively works with work time innovations and from autumn, the unit will participate in the 4-dayweek project. As an employee in the Social Administration Northeast, you have access to comprehensive introductory training, a variety of training based on needs and areas of interest, ongoing professional development, and external supervision. Qualifications We are seeking someone with a degree in social work and previous experience in public authority work. You have a particular interest in areas such as norm-breaking behavior, mental health, intimate partner violence, and children's rights and needs. You who are applying have a clear child perspective and are concerned with good treatment. You strive to reach the families we meet, are based on equal value for all, and create a good atmosphere in encounters. You take responsibility for your own and shared work tasks with the best interests of the child in focus. You enjoy documentation, are attentive, and listen to other people in order to understand their needs. You believe collaboration is important and you are attracted to diverse work. There are many actors around children and young people, and therefore we place great emphasis on your ability to cooperate, both internally and externally, which requires a high degree of flexibility and personal responsibility. By being interested and creating understanding for others, you promote a respectful work climate. You have an open perspective and approach, and you have the ability to see solutions instead of obstacles in work with children, their families, and other networks around the child. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis, so please send your application today. Warm welcome with your application! Other For positions that involve direct and regular contact with children under 18 years of age, you must be able to present a valid extract from the criminal record before you start working with us. The extract is ordered directly from the Police website https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Gothenburg City applies individual and differentiated salary setting. Here you can get more information about, among other things, salary statistics. Salary, compensation and benefits - Gothenburg City To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, meet GDPR requirements, and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not by e-mail or letter. If you have protected personal data, you should NOT apply via the system but contact the recruiting manager for handling of your application. Gothenburg City is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a good everyday life for Gothenburg's residents, visitors, and businesses. As an employee in the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths where you have the opportunity for interesting and meaningful work tasks. Gothenburg City actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to prevent discrimination. About us The Social Administration Northeast works to provide residents in northeastern Gothenburg with equivalent and efficient welfare with the opportunity to live secure and independent lives. The administration provides support to individuals and families according to the Social Services Act. We also offer activities and meeting places that can give children and young people meaningful leisure time. Additionally, the administration actively works with crisis support, security issues, association activities, public health, as well as contacts with residents and civil society. Welcome to a lively administration in a dynamic urban area - here we work for community and openness with focus on those we serve!

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