Unit Manager - Special Housing for Elderly

The Social Services Department in Piteå Municipality is the municipality's largest department with approximately 1,700 employees. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. The Social Services Department consists of seven divisions that, with the user at the center, investigate, decide, coordinate, and implement the measures that are granted. Would you like to make a difference every day? The SÄBO (Special Housing for Elderly) Division is responsible for service, care, and support for people over 65 years old who need safe and adapted housing to have their needs met. With us, you get the chance to work closely with people, create meaningful encounters, and contribute to quality of life for our users. We are looking for someone who wants engaging and varied work where no two days are the same. Together with dedicated colleagues, users, and their families, you will become an important part of a team that works with heart and competence. Are you ready to become part of something that truly makes a difference? Then we are looking for you! Welcome to submit your application! Responsibilities Working as a Unit Manager involves leading, planning, and coordinating operations with the user at the center. The work is carried out in collaboration with care staff and the Health and Medical Care organization. An overarching principle for the Social Services is trust-based leadership. The mission is to provide high-quality services to those living in SÄBO and to promote a healthy workplace. Operations are shaped by legislation, regulations, the social committee's activity plan, and procedures. As a Unit Manager, you have overall responsibility which includes operations, housing, families, finances, and personnel responsibility for care staff. At the 9 largest SÄBO facilities, we currently have shared leadership, which means two Unit Managers with a mutual division of responsibilities based on personnel or housing responsibilities. All SÄBO facilities have, in varying percentages based on size, their own Administrator. As a Unit Manager, you will be part of the SÄBO management group consisting of 19 Unit Managers, Team Leaders, and the Division Manager. The management group meets at least once per week. Qualifications You should have appropriate higher education and/or other experience that the employer considers equivalent. Experience in a leadership position and experience in care and support work are merits. You should be flexible, responsible, have a strong ethical and moral compass, and be able to work both independently and as part of a group. Great emphasis will be placed on personal competencies. A valid driver's license and access to a car are required. More About the Position The employment is Unit Manager SÄBO with placement at Ängsgården. Permanent employment, full-time (100%). Working hours are Monday-Friday, daytime. We offer you a range of benefits with a focus on balance, security, and health. You will have access to our Employee Portal where you can easily view your benefits. Start date is by agreement. Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-08-30! For all positions, a "Form to verify your own information - Request for extract from the criminal record for an individual (442.3)" https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/kontrollera-dina-uppgifter-i-belastningsregistret/ - must be presented in an unopened envelope. Your application documents are public records and are handled according to the principle of public access. If you have a decision regarding protected personal information, we ask you to contact the Recruitment Team for an alternative route at phone 0911-69 65 10. About the Workplace The Social Services Department is one of the municipality's seven divisions. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with residents, businesses, and associations, we are developing Piteå into an even better place to live, work, and thrive. Read more https://www.pitea.se/jobbaisocialtjansten - Support, care, and services for Piteå residents https://www.pitea.se/jobbahososs - Work in Piteå Municipality https://piteastories.se/ - Development projects and initiatives in Piteå Move to Piteå – for those who want to relocate to Piteå Looking for housing, want to know more about school and childcare, or curious about cultural and leisure activities? Move to Piteå offers you support from start to finish. https://www.pitea.se/inflyttare - Move to Piteå

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