Child and Youth Unit Seeking 2 Child Welfare Workers and 1 Case Coordinator for Open Care Services

About Us and Why Choose Us? Are you our new employee who wants to make a positive difference for children and young people? The Child and Youth Unit is part of Individual and Family Care Services, which belongs to the Social Affairs and Employment Board. We are an organization driven by extensive knowledge, commitment, and development to meet our users' and employees' needs in the best way possible. We value short decision-making processes, cross-professional collaboration, and we work based on close-by trust-based leadership. With us, you will work in an environment with good community spirit, an open work climate, and where creativity and continuous improvement are valued. We are looking for someone who enjoys collaborating and wants to be part of our continued journey toward a more accessible social service. We look forward with joy to welcoming our new colleagues to our wonderful team at the Child and Youth Unit in Sala. Workplace and Work Tasks Within the Intake Team, there is 1 team leader and 3 intake secretaries and 2 case officers who follow up on approved services within our open care. In the 2 positions, some preliminary assessments and investigations may occur. Within the Investigation Team, there is 1 team leader and 5 investigators. Within the Foster Care Team, there is 1 team leader, 7 child welfare workers, 6 foster care secretaries, of which 2 work 50% each as placement coordinators. The child welfare worker position means you become the child's case manager with a focus on the child's best interests, ensuring that children and parents are involved in care. You conduct investigations, follow up on the child's placement, schooling, and services to ensure the child's safety, health, and development with the goal of reunification. You review and reconsider care, conduct access assessments, and conduct custody transfer investigations when relevant. We have support from 3 administrators who assist with various administrative work based on the unit's needs. Together in your team, you will have the opportunity to develop in your role and assignment. For new employees, we offer a well-structured introduction. There is close leadership from the team leader and unit manager. The team leader leads and distributes daily work and is readily available for support and guidance. The unit manager also works closely in the operations. We are located at Bergmästaren in Sala together with large parts of Individual and Family Care Services (IFO) and in adjacent corridors. The Child and Youth Unit's open care is just a stone's throw away. Open care is well-developed as it has been and is a prioritized area for our politicians who see the benefits of being able to meet individuals' needs with home-based solutions as much as possible. Sala is well-positioned geographically with good commuting distances. Welcome to submit your application! Qualifications Formal Competence: Degree in Social Work Class B Driver's License Meritorious: Experience working in Social Services and authority operations with children and young people Experience with children and young people in municipal care Knowledge of investigations, case management, and documentation with relevant legislation Knowledge of BBIC, Signs of Safety, network-oriented working methods, and techniques for child conversations. You communicate and collaborate easily with both internal and external stakeholders. Good communication skills in speech and writing. You are mature, flexible, structured, and reflective. You plan, organize, and carry out your tasks independently. We place great emphasis on your personal suitability. Employment Terms Full-time 100% Start date by agreement Individual salary setting Trial employment may be used The employer will require a criminal background check from the police and proof of social work degree before employment. Recruitment is ongoing. Number of Positions: 1 Child Welfare Worker permanent full-time position and 1 temporary position during parental leave, full-time. 1 Case Coordinator full-time for follow-up of approved services within our open care. Work Hours: Daytime, some evening shifts may occur. Start Date: By agreement. Salary: Individual salary setting. So, are you ready to jump on the train to an exciting career in Sala? Apply today and become part of our fantastic team! Social Services in Sala - where your work makes a difference every day! Application Welcome to submit your application by August 30, 2026 Applications are made via http://www.sala.se/ledigajobb. We do not accept applications via email. Since we conduct interviews continuously during the application period, we recommend that you submit your application today. Information If you want to know more about the positions, you are warmly welcome to contact: Agneta Bergman, unit manager for children and youth, tel: 0224-74 96 19, e-mail: [email protected] (vacation weeks 29–34) contact Minna Männikkö. Minna Männikkö, team leader child welfare, tel: 0224-74 96 21, e-mail: [email protected] (vacation weeks 26-29, 34). Union Representative: Thomas Roberg, Vision, tel: 0224-74 96 62, e-mail: [email protected] About Sala Municipality Sala is a pleasant small town with just over 23,000 residents. Sala is a growing municipality. There are good connections to Uppsala, Stockholm, Västerås, and Dalarna. Here, a vibrant countryside is combined with proximity to larger cities. Read more about Sala at http://www.sala.se/. Welcome to submit your application! Sala Municipality is looking for you who have the expertise to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic background, religion or other beliefs, disability, and age. We kindly but firmly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.

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