Degerfors is an industrial municipality with approximately 9,000 residents. The municipality is located in the beautiful borderland between Värmland and Närke where forest landscape meets plains. The employer, Degerfors Municipality, has about 750 employees distributed across four departments. There is close proximity between operations, citizens, and decision-makers.
Read more at www.degerfors.se
1 position(s).
DUTIES
As a unit manager, you have overall responsibility for operating the municipality's group and service homes. You lead and support your employees in daily work and actively ensure that operations are conducted in compliance with applicable legislation and guidelines. You will drive change and development initiatives, promote trust-based management, and ensure that all services are individually tailored and of high quality.
The role also involves collaborating with relatives, external partners, and other operations within the municipality to ensure a holistic perspective on the residents' well-being. You will also be responsible for budgeting and personnel planning and work toward sustainable long-term development of our services.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone with higher education in social work, care and support, or other education that the employer considers equivalent. Experience leading LSS operations is desirable. You have trust-based leadership and the ability to create an engaging work environment where employees' knowledge and initiative are valued. We also see that you have good knowledge of LSS legislation and an understanding of the unique needs within the sector's operations.
You have excellent communication skills, are organized and flexible, and can handle both strategic and operational matters. You should also be able to make independent decisions and have the ability to adapt to change. A valid driver's license is required.
Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-09-01.
Work hours: Daytime.
Take the opportunity to make a difference in Degerfors Municipality and become part of our dedicated team. Welcome to submit your application and help us shape the future of LSS care!
This is a permanent position with scope according to agreement. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so submit your application today!
Degerfors Municipality uses Offentliga jobb. Applications received via email will not be included in the selection process.
We kindly but firmly decline contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as advertising sales representatives for this position.Degerfors is an industrial municipality with approximately 9,000 residents. The municipality is located in the beautiful borderland between Värmland and Närke where forest landscape meets plains. The employer, Degerfors Municipality, has about 750 employees distributed across four departments. There is close proximity between operations, citizens, and decision-makers.
Read more at www.degerfors.se
1 position(s).
DUTIES
As a unit manager, you have overall responsibility for operating the municipality's group and service homes. You lead and support your employees in daily work and actively…