Unit Manager for Prevention Unit - Development Role in Stenungsund Municipality

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Stenungsund, a good society with hope for the future and development with people and nature at the center. Stenungsund Municipality is an expanding coastal municipality with approximately 28,030 residents, a strong business sector, residential environments near the sea, and excellent communication options. The municipality has well-developed cultural and community activities as well as good conditions for outdoor activities and recreation. Wholeness, openness, participation, and transparency are the municipality's guiding principles. The municipality's vision is to reach 35,000 residents by 2035. Stenungsund Municipality is part of the Gothenburg Region Municipal Association, which serves as a forum for collaboration and experience exchange, and participates in several other inter-municipal partnerships. The municipality is organized into one administration with four sectors. The Social Services Sector is undergoing an organizational change where we are expanding from four operational areas to five areas: Special Housing/Short-term Activities, Home Care, Individual and Family Care, Disabilities Services, and the fifth area, Municipal Primary Care/Assistance/Prevention Unit. This is a newly created position that will encompass the Prevention Unit, which includes relative support and day activities (approximately 6 employees), and part of the role involves operational development directed toward the Rehabilitation Unit. You will be part of the management team for the Assistance Unit, Municipal Primary Care, and Prevention Unit together with 5 unit managers, and you report to the Operations Manager. As a manager in Stenungsund, you are offered various competency development initiatives in the form of management training and mentorship programs. Our managers also have access to various support functions within the administration and HR. Stenungsund Municipality offers benefits such as flexible working hours, wellness allowances, conversion of vacation day supplements into additional vacation days, and salary conversion for pension. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES In your role as unit manager, your assignment is to start up a new unit focused on prevention where relative support and day activities will be included. In this role, you lead a smaller team of employees, and part of the position involves operational development directed toward the Rehabilitation Unit. You provide qualified support to unit managers and the operations manager in identifying and driving changes regarding improvements in processes, procedures, and working methods related to the area, as well as identifying needs and conditions for the transition to Good and Nearby Care. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who is educated as an occupational therapist or physical therapist and holds a license. You are well versed in the operational applicable legislation, and you need to have prior experience as a manager with documented experience in managerial positions within municipal primary care, elderly care, or support services. You have good IT skills and have an ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. We consider it meritorious if you have education or experience in change management, quality work, or management systems. As a manager, you are clear and confident in your role. You are clear in your communication style and adapt your communication to the recipient, target group, and situation. You understand the importance of collaborating with others to achieve results. You take responsibility for your tasks and drive the work forward. Furthermore, this means that you are development-oriented, have a flexible approach, and can work with various and changing assignments. You should also have an understanding of how your own operations affect the organization as a whole. You see value in being part of a management team to create a shared vision and goal for the operations. You have the ability to make decisions and implement changes and are efficient and driven in your work. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. We look forward to reading in your cover letter how you view your own leadership profile and your experiences leading in change and development. Interviews will be held in Stenungsund on Monday, August 24, and Wednesday, August 26, so please reserve time in your calendar now. We look forward to your application! Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Start date to be agreed upon. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, and therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly decline contact from media sales representatives, job sites, and similar. We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure quality in the recruitment process. All your information is saved on your CV account and you can easily log in and update your information whenever you wish. Therefore, fill in your information as carefully as possible to provide an accurate picture of yourself. For salary ranges, please refer to our website: http://www.stenungsund.se/lonestatistik If a salary range is missing for the current position, please contact the responsible manager according to the job posting. Background checks may be conducted before employment. We warmly welcome your application!Stenungsund, a good society with hope for the future and development with people and nature at the center. Stenungsund Municipality is an expanding coastal municipality with approximately 28,030 residents, a strong business sector, residential environments near the sea, and excellent communication options. The municipality has well-developed cultural and community activities as well as good conditions for outdoor activities and recreation. Wholeness, openness, participation, and transparency are the municipality's guiding principles. The municipality's vision is to reach 35,000 residents by…

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job

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public

City

Stenungsund

Address

Stenungsunds kommun

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57.8846644, 11.9855579copyopen in

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Published

1. 7. 2026

Edited

2. 8. 2026

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