At Skövde Municipality, there are hundreds of professions and around 5,000 employees working for the benefit of Skövde's residents. We are driven by continuous development; we want more and we move forward.
Our mission at Skövde Municipality is to tirelessly ensure that opportunities exist here, that ideas are realized, and that people grow. What others think is impossible, we make possible. Together we succeed.
As an employee at Skövde Municipality, you are an important player on a team that delivers services to our customers every day, year-round. Value is created in our meetings with our customers. We believe in innovation, participation, and engaged leadership. We also believe that every employee has the drive and ability to improve our operations and a desire to develop in their profession. We invest in you as an employee and therefore offer favorable pension terms, wellness allowances, and several wellness activities and offers. And best of all—we have room for more.
With this job, you play an important role with us in the Care and Support Sector. We offer a wide range of support, assistance, and care to people of all ages. Our operations are characterized by human values, and we want to create security for people who need our support. For us, our values are our guiding principles, and we believe they are what help us thrive and grow together. Our values form the foundation of our operations and guide us in our daily work, our collaboration, and our decisions. They create a shared understanding of what we stand for and what we strive toward, which strengthens our cohesion and common goals.
• We are open and responsive
• We take responsibility for the whole
• We make each other better
• We dare
Together we realize dreams and help Skövde grow!
Are you administratively inclined and comfortable leading remotely? As a remote manager with us, you will effectively coach and support employees who work in users' private homes. Do you put the individual's needs at the center? Do you want to be part of developing an operation where the focus is always on Skövde Municipality's residents who need our support? Then you should read on!
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DUTIES
As a unit manager with us, you have overall responsibility for leading, organizing, and developing work within your area, always with the individual's needs at the center. To assist you, you have experienced colleagues and support functions in HR, finance, and development, as well as several technical systems. The position includes matters related to personal assistance, accompaniment, and respite services.
Your main areas of responsibility include:
• Finance, personnel, and operations responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that decided goals and commitments are met and work strategically to drive operations forward.
• Preventive work and continuous improvement: You actively work on developing and improving operations to ensure the best possible results for both users and staff.
• Systematic workplace safety: You promote a work environment where teamwork, well-being, and participation are in focus. You coach and support staff in their daily work and develop methods to optimize operations.
• Collaboration and communication: You work closely with users, relatives, representatives, and other partners, both internally and externally, to ensure well-functioning operations.
• Administrative tasks: The position involves a considerable amount of administrative work, and we believe that you who are applying will find satisfaction in such tasks.
You report directly to the department manager and are part of the department's management team along with other unit managers.
QUALIFICATIONS
We see that you have a university degree with a behavioral science focus or other education that the employer considers equivalent. We would like to see that you have previous experience leading staff within LSS and/or held a leadership position with finance and operations responsibility. It is an asset if you have knowledge of LSS legislation and good knowledge of labor law.
As a person, you are secure and have good collaboration skills characterized by a stable and calm presence that inspires confidence in colleagues, employees, and relatives. You are confident in your actions and decision-making, and you handle stress and uncertainty in a methodical and calm manner. We also see that you have a strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, which promotes an open and constructive work climate. You listen actively to others' opinions and are good at including different perspectives in decision-making processes.
With genuine respect for colleagues' expertise and viewpoints, you strive to create a work environment where everyone feels heard and valued. We also believe that to thrive in this role, you are an analytical person with the ability to carefully analyze information, make well-founded decisions, and develop strategies that contribute to long-term success and sustainability.
The position requires good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. A category B driver's license is required.
Interviews will be held August 20-21.
Welcome to apply!
Type of employment: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement.
Equal and equitable operations are very important to us. We see different backgrounds and affiliations as an asset. Our workplaces should also be free from discriminatory structures.
Skövde is an open and growing city with many meeting places. No matter where you are, you have easy access to nature and outdoor activities, culture, and activities for all ages. In Skövde, we are used to a high standard in all areas. Here you will find, among other things, Skövde University, the Swedish Armed Forces, and Skaraborg Hospital. We have many successful companies and startups as well as international innovation arenas for industry and game development. Skövde is the city that will not settle for anything less than being at the forefront.
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We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline those selling ads and recruitment services.At Skövde Municipality, there are hundreds of professions and around 5,000 employees working for the benefit of Skövde's residents. We are driven by continuous development; we want more and we move forward.
Our mission at Skövde Municipality is to tirelessly ensure that opportunities exist here, that ideas are realized, and that people grow. What others think is impossible, we make possible. Together we succeed.
As an employee at Skövde Municipality, you are an important player on a team that delivers services to our customers every day, year-round. Value is created in our meetings with our…