Social Worker for Child Unit at EÅV District Administration

Stockholms kommun · Full-time

Slakthusplan 8A, Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations and ambitions. We work for everyone who lives here today and in the future. Now we're looking for you who want to think big, new and differently with us – for Stockholm's residents. Do you want to make a difference for children and families in complex life situations? Do you want to work in a dedicated team and make a difference for children and young people? Are you motivated by creating security and opportunities for children and their families? We're looking for a social worker for one of our investigation units within Children and Youth at the Enskede-Årsta-Vantör District Administration. Here's what our employees say: "I feel listened to and appreciated by my managers. There's a great freedom with responsibility – and I know I never stand alone." "My work feels most meaningful when I get to hear children and young people's voices and feel that I reach parents, that they want to make a change for their children's sake." Your Role As a social worker in our investigation unit for children 1, you'll get a meaningful assignment where you: Investigate and follow up interventions according to the Social Services Act and Care of Young Persons (Special Provisions) Act. Work closely with children, families and their networks to find long-term solutions. Use evidence-based methods and assessment tools such as iRisk and EARL. Be part of the unit's development through experience exchange and reflection. We place great emphasis on good conduct and a professional approach and actively work to create a safe and learning work environment. Your Competence and Experience We're looking for you who (requirements): Have a degree in social work. Enjoy working with investigations and following up interventions. See network work as a natural part of successful social work. Are a skilled communicator and have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written. It's meritorious if you have: Experience in authority work within children and youth. Knowledge of assessment methods such as iRisk, EARL, SAVRY, ADAD and Signs of Safety. Good knowledge of social legislation. We believe you: Are flexible. Have good communication skills and a genuine interest in helping people. Are confident in making assessments and making decisions – even in difficult situations. Are organized and find it easy to organize your work. Have the ability to stay calm and stable in pressured situations. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. We Offer Leadership that sees and supports: With us, you have managers who are present in everyday work and who you can turn to when you need to discuss assessments, get support in difficult situations or just need to talk through an idea. You're also offered: A thorough introduction with support from a mentor. A workplace with dedicated and experienced colleagues and managers. Wellness allowance of 3,000 kr/year plus access to gym in the building. Flexible working hours with winter and summer working time plus the possibility of vacation exchange. About Us We are one of Stockholm's 11 district administrations and have our office in the Slakthusområdet area near Globen. In total, we are approximately 89 employees, of which 72 are social workers within Children and Youth. We work to provide the right support and interventions for children, young people and their families through several specialized units. We work to provide the right support and interventions for children, young people and their families through several specialized units. With us you'll meet competent and dedicated colleagues, experienced and present managers and a culture where we support and develop each other. We work systematically, keep the best interests of the child in focus and always strive to improve our working methods. Application We have removed the cover letter requirement; instead you'll answer a few questions about your competence and experience as part of your application. Please note: For this position, you may be required to provide a current extract from the police's criminal record register. The extract that is ordered must be for work with children in activities other than school and childcare. Does this sound like a role for you? We go through selections and call for interviews continuously during the application period, so don't delay sending in your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Stockholm City works with competence-based recruitment aimed at seeing each person's competence and thus counteracting discrimination. Remember never to upload extracts from the Police (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) with your application. As of September 1, 2026, we will remove the possibility to recruit with a cover letter. Enskede Årsta Vantör is one of 11 district administrations in Stockholm City. As part of Stockholm City, the administration offers preschool and leisure activities, care for the elderly and people with disabilities, social services, preventive and safety-creating work, urban development and park maintenance to our 106,000 residents living in the district area. We face exciting challenges as the Enskede Årsta Vantör district area grows and completely new neighborhoods are being built. Approximately 20,000 new apartments are planned by 2030.