Care Worker, Social Services Open Care

Welcome to the Social Services Administration – where we make a difference every day! Our mission is to provide excellent care and support while running activities that help individuals live independent and active lives. We work with passion and commitment to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone in our municipality. We are now seeking dedicated and compassionate employees who want to be part of shaping the future of care in Haparanda. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to improving the quality of life for our residents? Come and join our committed team! Your Responsibilities As a care worker in social services open care, you have an exciting and meaningful role where you make a difference for children, young people, and adults. You work with both non-assessed interventions and needs-assessed interventions, with a focus on preventive and early interventions. The work is characterized by flexibility, accessibility, and high intensity based on the individual's needs. The new Social Services Act emphasizes early, preventive, and accessible interventions for children, young people, and families. In our transition work, we aim to meet people where they are and provide support before problems escalate. To achieve this goal, we collaborate with other resources, such as authorities and organizations. The team consists of 5 care workers led by a unit manager. With us, you will receive thorough training in your duties. You will also have opportunities for professional development and supervision. We offer flexible working hours with one wellness hour per week or a wellness allowance. The position is full-time, until further notice. Trial employment may be applied. Field work is part of the position. Your Profile We are looking for someone with a degree in social work, social pedagogy, or equivalent education that the employer deems appropriate. You have experience with treatment work involving children, young people, and families. You are confident working independently while valuing collaboration and have the ability to build trusting relationships even in complex situations. You have good ability to document interventions in accordance with applicable legislation. It is an advantage if you have training in, for example, FFT, MI, or other evidence-based treatment methods and have experience using the Pulsen Combine documentation system. B driver's license is required. A criminal record check will be requested before employment within the Social Services Administration, in accordance with applicable legislation. The background check is part of the recruitment process and is conducted before an employment decision is made. We review applications on a rolling basis, which means you may be called for an interview quickly, so please submit your application today. More information about our organization and municipality can be found at haparanda.se and nykommun.se (https://www.haparanda.se) (https://www.nykommun.se/kommun/haparanda/) We decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance. Contact Person Petra Tervahauta IFO Unit Manager Children and Family, Open Care 0922- 264 67 [email protected]

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