Reception Secretary at the Children and Family Services Section

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1 position(s). Welcome to the Children and Family Services Section! We believe that sustainability goes beyond protecting our natural resources and global climate. For us at the reception unit, it is equally important to maintain a sustainable work life where we colleagues take care of each other and our work environment, where we together create conditions for a good balance between private and work life, and where we combine ethics, compassion, and professionalism in our work. We always keep the child's best interest in focus. In our pursuit of a sustainable work life, we continuously work to maintain a healthy workload and we care for each other, help one another, and have fun together. You can influence your working hours since we use annual working time, and thanks to our full-time agreement, you have the opportunity to apply for a change in employment level once per year. Falun Municipality's Children and Family Services Section consists of a reception unit, Children and Young People 1 and 2, Resource and Family Rights Unit, the open care unit Dialogen, BUBO which is the municipality's own residential care facility, and UBO which is the municipality's supported housing. At the reception unit, you will be part of a team consisting of 8 case officers and 1 team leader. From autumn 2026, we will be working according to a new structure where cooperation between the reception unit and the investigation unit will be further strengthened. For those new to us, regardless of experience, we offer a comprehensive introduction program. Our team leader, together with mentors, will guide you through your first year. You will also participate in various trainings as part of our career development initiative and will receive basic training in Signs of Safety. Our goal and ambition is that you should never have to stand alone in difficult or unfamiliar situations; social work is something we do together. Job Responsibilities Working as a reception secretary at the Children and Family Services Section means you are the first person children, young people, and families meet within social services. Your responsibilities include carrying out all steps in a pre-assessment based on the Social Services Act, and when necessary, working under the Act on Care of Young People (LVU). At the reception unit, we also write statements and sometimes shorter investigations. The work as a reception secretary is meaningful, varied, and developmental. Many of the people you meet are in difficult situations, and this places high demands on you. You respect people's differences and your moral compass shows that all people have equal value, the same right to influence their situation, and the same right to help and support. Qualifications The role requires Sociology degree (Socionomexamen) Experience with social services' authority work with children and young people for at least six months Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is communicative, organized, empathetic, and solution-focused in your approach. You have a strong ability to build trust through a responsive and present manner, both in meetings with children and families and in cooperation with colleagues and other stakeholders. As a person, you are secure and self-confident with basic emotional stability. You enjoy working both independently and in a team, where collaboration and shared responsibility are a natural part of everyday life. The role requires that you can organize your work and make well-founded decisions, even in more complex situations. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Desirable Qualifications Training in BBIC and/or Signs of Safety Driver's license (category B) Multilingualism Employment Terms The recruitment is for a permanent full-time position. Please attach education certificates with your application as these will be requested if you become a candidate for the position. Alternatively, certificates can be provided at the interview stage. To be employed, you must provide an extract from the criminal record register, which will be requested if employment becomes relevant. We recommend ordering this at the same time as your application so it is available if you become a candidate for the position. You can order the extract directly from the police website. Other Information When you submit your application, you will be asked to answer selection questions based on the requirements for the position. Your answers are an important part of the initial selection process, so make sure to answer thoroughly and clearly. With your application, you should attach your CV, but you should not submit a cover letter – the selection questions replace this. Regarding this recruitment, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and therefore decline any further offers of staffing services, advertising, and recruitment assistance. We only accept applications through our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR. If you experience problems completing your application, you are welcome to contact [email protected] Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Indefinite.1 position(s). Welcome to the Children and Family Services Section! We believe that sustainability goes beyond protecting our natural resources and global climate. For us at the reception unit, it is equally important to maintain a sustainable work life where we colleagues take care of each other and our work environment, where we together create conditions for a good balance between private and work life, and where we combine ethics, compassion, and professionalism in our work. We always keep the child's best interest in focus. In our pursuit of a sustainable work life, we continuously work…

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Falun

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27. 7. 2026

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