Social Worker for Preventive and Early Support

Ref: 20261898 Job Responsibilities The new Social Services Act opens opportunities to create a social service that can more actively support and protect children and young people. We are now looking for you who wants to help shape and influence the future of social services. Take the chance to contribute to this change. The Unit for Preventive and Early Support is tasked with working preventively with interventions that counteract the emergence of social problems and contribute to equal living conditions for children, by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors in parenting. Our work often takes place across sectors, as knowledge and expertise from different professions increase the quality and accuracy of our work. The unit consists of six sections and works across all of Malmö, with a focus on children, young people and their families. We are now looking for a parenting advisor to be placed in section 1, whose activities are directed at the youngest Malmö residents and their parents. You will be part of a team with other parenting advisors who collaborate with child health centers (BVC) throughout Malmö. As a parenting advisor you will: Work collaboratively, in a consulting and advisory capacity on matters concerning parenting and the needs of small children (0–6 years), primarily within the framework of the expanded home visit program Växa tryggt that we implement in collaboration with BVC. Support parents through both individual conversations and group activities. Facilitate parenting courses. Evening and some weekend shifts occur. We do genuine social work where accessibility, flexibility and togetherness are our guiding principles. We keep the child perspective at the forefront! Qualifications Requirements for the position: Degree in social work or equivalent education. Experience with psychosocial change work. Strong knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. Meritorious experience: Experience in preventive social work with children aged 0-6 years and their parents. Experience in close collaboration with other organizations and/or cross-professional work. Experience in driving collaboration processes between municipality and region. Training in and experience with facilitating parenting courses based on manual-based programs. To thrive and succeed in this role, we see that you easily build good relationships and are a team player with pronounced collaborative skills. You are comfortable with a mobile working style where you move between many arenas. You are accustomed to taking your own initiative and independently structuring and driving your work. You are strongly anchored in your professional role and use your curiosity and lack of pretense to create smooth collaborations. The role requires that you are flexible and can quickly shift and adapt to what the individual or situation requires in the moment. About the Workplace At Sweden's largest employment and social services administration, 2,800 employees work every day to strengthen Malmö residents. Together with Malmö residents, we want to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to children and young people having good living conditions and work towards ensuring that newly arrived residents have good conditions. It is important and rewarding work, but far from simple. Apply with us, you will make a difference. Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with Malmö residents, we develop an even better city to live, work and be in; diversity, life experiences and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about Malmö City as an employer here http://www.malmo.se/jobb Job Information Type of employment: Fixed-term employment 2026.12.01-2027.12.31 Scope: Full-time Number of positions: 1 Start date: 2026-12-01, or by agreement Other Please note that Malmö City has removed the cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an effective candidate experience for you who are applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can help us as an employer meet the needs of Malmö residents. Before employment is offered, you need to present certificates from requested education, an extract from the criminal record register and an ID document: passport or national ID card.

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