Family Foster Care Secretary Recruitment Group

Description We are looking for a dedicated Family Foster Care Secretary to join our recruitment group at Family Foster Care Operations Hisingen, as one of our colleagues is moving to another group within the unit. Are you a trained social worker with experience in social investigation work and curious about foster care? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for! Family Foster Care Operations Hisingen consists of two units, where the recruitment group with six family foster care secretaries is part of foster care unit 1, together with the emergency response group and contact and support services. We have close collaboration with both the unit manager and senior social secretary who have extensive knowledge and experience in foster care. Job Responsibilities Together with your colleagues, you will recruit, match, and assess foster families in accordance with current guidelines and legislation. You will assess the foster family together with a colleague, which requires a strong ability to analyze strengths and challenges within the families we meet. Working in the recruitment group is rewarding and varied work that offers excellent opportunities for development and participation. We collaborate closely with one another and strive to be a strong team. For us, it is important to help each other and solve problems together. We value a pleasant work environment and share many laughs in our daily work while being there for each other through the challenges the job brings. Most importantly to us is ensuring that the children we support have a good life. Our foster families are primarily located in our local area, but can also be found throughout Sweden. This means that travel is part of the work. We operate based on the tripartite parenting model, and a large part of our work involves collaborating with other important adults around the child, such as social secretaries, guardians, and other stakeholders. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is stable, confident, and flexible, with a strong ability to understand complex situations. We believe your ability to collaborate and build good relationships is one of your strengths. We see that you are an active listener who is skilled at creating open and trustworthy communication with others, confident in yourself, and attentive to the needs and opinions of others. In stressful and challenging situations, you can remain calm and have the ability to prioritize. We believe in building a positive work environment where all employees can feel engaged and included. Are you ready to take on a challenging but incredibly rewarding role? Do not hesitate to apply for the position of Family Foster Care Secretary in our recruitment group! Requirements: Social Worker degree Good computer skills Strong Swedish language skills, both verbal and written Driver's license Merit factors: Experience working in Foster Care or Child and Youth Services Kälvesten and/or mentor training for foster families About Us Social Services Hisingen is part of social services in the City of Gothenburg. We are one of four social service offices. We work purposefully to create a better everyday life for residents on Hisingen. We offer support within individual and family care, social emergency services, assistance with substance abuse, and integration issues. We also work with recreational activities and preventive efforts such as public health work, community planning, local safety initiatives, and integration matters. Do you want an important and meaningful job? Welcome to Social Services Hisingen!

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