Unit Manager for the Youth Unit in Skärholmen

Stockholms kommun · Full-time

Måsholmstorget 20, Skärholmen, Sweden

Stockholm – our capital with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we're looking for you to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. Skärholmen District Administration is one of Stockholm's 11 district administrations and encompasses the neighborhoods of Bredäng, Sätra, Skärholmen, and Vårberg. More than 1,000 employees work here for our 38,000 residents. We offer a municipal operation we are proud of, and we have fantastic diversity. Welcome with your unique contribution! Are you a skilled leader who wants to contribute to the development of a new organization and adaptation to the new social services law? Take the opportunity and apply to us, "A world-class city in miniature – in the heart of Stockholm's possibilities". Welcome to us Welcome to make a difference – together with us in Skärholmen! Do you want to lead an engaged operation that makes a real difference for young people? We're now looking for a unit manager for our new youth unit in Skärholmen – a unique opportunity to help shape the future of social services. We are in an exciting development phase where we are adapting our approach to the new social services law and building an organization that better meets residents' needs. Our focus is on early support, preventive work, and creating sustainable solutions for children and young people. The Youth Unit is part of the Children and Youth area together with the Children and Reception Unit, family services, and outpatient services. Greeting from your future manager: "For us, it's important that you get to participate and have influence. I value commitment, participation, and an open environment where we develop together. You can expect present and trustful leadership and a daily routine where we have fun and take our mission seriously." Belinda Ekvall, Area Manager. What we offer Why should you choose to come to Skärholmen? With us, you don't just get a management position – you get a real opportunity to make an impact. We offer you: A developmental leadership role with significant scope for action. Engaged colleagues who support each other. A workplace where ideas and initiatives are valued. In addition, you have good employment terms including flexible hours, the option to work from home when work allows, wellness allowance, the opportunity for vacation exchange, and favorable pension terms. Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to be a manager in Stockholm City here. Your role The Youth Unit works with young people aged 13–20 and consists of 13 social workers divided into two teams, each with a team leader, plus two school coordinators. Your role is to lead the unit and have overall responsibility for operations, staff, and budget. As a unit manager, you will have a central role in continuing to develop the operation in line with new work methods promoting continued good working environment and cooperation in the team coaching and supporting employees in their important mission. You will be part of the management group for Children and Youth and collaborate closely with both colleagues and external partners. The management group consists of an area manager, four unit managers, a methods developer, and a placement coordinator. Your competence and experience We are looking for someone who has: a degree in social work current experience leading operations, work groups, and/or development projects within the field work experience in social services authority work with children and young people as the target group good knowledge of the laws, policy documents, and rules that govern social services an active interest in monitoring developments in the field experience and knowledge of SAVRY good ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. It is an advantage if you have current experience driving change processes experience and knowledge of ERASOR, MI, and Signs of Safety experience with similar work tasks in a politically governed organization. Personal abilities and skills We are looking for a confident and stable leader with a holistic perspective who focuses on what's best for the operation. You are clear in your communication and create engagement around common goals. You work proactively and in a structured manner, and you drive development with a focus on results. Your good collaboration skills and your unpretentious approach create added value in cooperation with others. We place great importance on the above-mentioned competencies, personal qualities, as well as motivation and commitment to the position. We warmly welcome your application! We see diversity as enriching and welcome all applicants. Your application We recruit without a personal letter to strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences required for the role. When evaluating your application, we will only consider your CV and a number of questions you will answer when applying for the position. We ask that you answer the questions in a concrete and concise manner, and that there is a clear connection between your answers and your CV. The recruitment process may also include occupational psychology tests. Stockholm City practices competence-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thus preventing discrimination.