In Karlskrona, our ambitions are high and we are passionate about developing the modern city by the sea. Now we are looking for you who want to make a difference. Welcome to Blekinge's largest employer, where your opportunities to develop are excellent.
The Social and Function Support Administration is now seeking a Social Secretary for the Foster Family Unit, which belongs to the Joint Authority Department, Health and Medical Care and Administration. The department is organized into an administration unit, a health and medical care unit, five investigation units, a placement unit, and a foster family unit.
1 position(s).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
We are in an exciting phase of innovative thinking with quality development, where we want to find new ways to meet the challenges within foster care. If you want to be part of our team and develop foster care, there is now an opportunity. The Foster Family Unit consists of eight foster care case workers, a contact person coordinator, and a unit manager. The Social Secretary's primary responsibilities are to recruit, investigate, and train our contractors, as well as to support and mentor the contractors in their assignment as foster families/emergency care homes/contact families or contact persons. The job responsibilities will be described in more detail during the interview.
We work both in teams, individually, and together with other units in the administration. We also collaborate with external stakeholders.
As a newly hired Social Secretary, you will participate in an introductory program and be assigned a mentor. The group has external supervision and access to support from the manager and operations coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS
Sociology degree or other academic education according to the National Board of Health and Welfare's requirements
B-driver's license
Experience working as a Social Secretary with both children/families and adults is considered a merit.
We are looking for a problem solver who can analyze situations, identify solutions, and develop effective, feasible strategies to overcome challenges.
We are looking for someone who independently seeks new challenges, makes things happen, and initiates activities and projects.
We are looking for someone who is good at creating and strengthening collaborations internally and externally, as well as building new relationships and nurturing existing ones.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team and strives toward common goals. It is natural for you to compromise and to share information and knowledge.
We are looking for someone who is communicative and clear. You have the ability to listen actively to understand others' perspectives and to give and receive constructive feedback.
Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-09-01.
Working hours: Daytime. Evening work and travel with overnight stays may occur.
As an employee in Karlskrona Municipality, you have access to several benefits. Some of these benefits include extra vacation days when you reach a certain age, wellness allowance, the opportunity to swim free of charge in one of the municipality's swimming halls, and a very good occupational pension agreement.In Karlskrona, our ambitions are high and we are passionate about developing the modern city by the sea. Now we are looking for you who want to make a difference. Welcome to Blekinge's largest employer, where your opportunities to develop are excellent.
The Social and Function Support Administration is now seeking a Social Secretary for the Foster Family Unit, which belongs to the Joint Authority Department, Health and Medical Care and Administration. The department is organized into an administration unit, a health and medical care unit, five investigation units, a placement unit, and a…