Social Worker for Child and Youth Investigation

Do you want meaningful work that makes a difference in people's lives? Welcome to a municipality that goes far beyond the ordinary! The Social Services Department provides support to Botkyrka residents and is responsible for official authority, primarily under the Social Services Act. The support is provided to both individuals and their families. The Social Services Department has a special responsibility for children, young people, and adults in need of support according to social legislation. We are approximately 500 employees who, using strength-based working methods, provide support to Botkyrka residents in an equitable, fair, and secure manner. Read more about the Social Services Department here: https://www.botkyrka.se/dinbastaarbetsplats The Position and Tasks We are now looking for a social worker with heart and passion—could that be you? At Child and Youth Investigation Unit 3, we work with commitment, humility, and high legal security to provide children and families with the support they need. Our goal is to create continuity and long-term relationships so that families encounter fewer changes in social workers. We want all children and young people to grow up in good conditions, always with the child's best interests in focus. We are now seeking two social workers for the unit. In this role, you will assess children's need for protection and support, plan and follow up on interventions, and collaborate with children, guardians, and other key people in the child's life. The work is conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, guidelines, and procedures, and is based on Signs of Safety—a solution-focused and participatory method for strengthening children's safety and families' own resources. One of the positions includes a specialist assignment as an intensive investigator. Together with a colleague, you will conduct in-depth investigations in close collaboration with the child, guardians, and the child's network. Work often takes place in family homes and involves frequent family contact and multiple meetings per week. Intensive investigations are conducted over 6–8 weeks and aim to provide in-depth documentation for assessing the child's needs. Your primary tasks: - Assess children's need for protection and support according to the Social Services Act - Work using structured methods focused on the child's and family's needs - Plan and follow up on decided interventions together with children and guardians - Document and make decisions according to applicable delegation rules - Contribute to developing working methods and procedures within the unit - Collaborate with colleagues in social services and external partners such as police, healthcare, and schools - Within the specialist assignment, conduct intensive investigations in close collaboration with the child, family, and network What We Offer You You will become part of an engaged unit with three teams, each led by a senior social worker. You will receive support from administrative staff and case handling support, as well as one hour of independent case work each week, supervision, and external consultation. We offer a modern and digital work environment with annual working hours, the possibility of remote work, wellness allowance, and professional development. We value balance between work and leisure, trust, and an inclusive work climate where ideas and development are encouraged. To be your best workplace, we invest in a safe and sustainable work environment for both employees and managers. By creating good conditions for legally secure and safe work, we also want to contribute to a competent and courageous social service, with the citizen in focus. Here's how employees describe why they enjoy working with us: - Challenging and varied work with different problem areas and meetings with both younger and older children - Close contact with management and supervision - A pleasant unit where we care for each other's work environment - Good opportunities for training and lectures - The ability to balance work and family life - An engaged and considerate work team with a relaxed atmosphere, close to laughter, and where we support each other Make a Difference as a Social Worker - Botkyrka Municipality About You The position requires a degree in social work, documented experience with official authority within child and youth services, and a class B driver's license. Since the work involves documentation according to the Social Services Act, you must also have excellent ability to express yourself clearly and professionally in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. Meritorious qualifications: - Education and experience working according to BBIC and Signs of Safety - Experience involving the family's network and making them part of the investigation process To thrive and succeed in this role, you need good collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues and cooperate with, for example, schools, preschools, and healthcare. You are confident in your professional role and can make independent decisions when required, even in complex investigations and situations. The work often involves a high pace and handling multiple cases in parallel. Therefore, you need to be organized and able to plan and prioritize your work efficiently. When circumstances change, you are solution-oriented and can quickly find new paths forward without losing direction. You are relationship-oriented and have a natural ability to build trusting relationships with children, young people, and their families. You communicate clearly and respectfully and can explain decisions and motivate your assessments in an educational manner—always with the child's best interests in focus. Welcome to submit your application! For positions at the Social Services Department in Botkyrka Municipality, you as a future employee will undergo a background check. Read more about background checks here: https://www.botkyrka.se/bakgrundskontroll

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