Social Worker - Reinforcement Team for Children and Youth

Ref: 20261729 Do you have extensive experience as a social worker in child and youth services and feel it's time for a new challenge? Would you like to use all your knowledge and have the opportunity to grow further in your professional role? Then the Reinforcement Team might be the right place for you! With us, you'll find a work day with great variety, where you'll meet different assignments, activities, and people. It's an educational and developmental role that gives you the chance to truly use all your competence and make a difference. Job Responsibilities As a social worker in the Reinforcement Team, you'll step in where there's a temporary need for extra support. You'll strengthen operations during temporary understaffing in child and youth services and contribute your competence and reliability. The assignments vary in length from approximately two weeks to three months and may include: Investigations for children and youth Work within intake services Work within foster care as a child case worker In short, you'll become an important resource that makes a difference where it's needed most. The Reinforcement Team is a committed group of eight employees and a section manager. We're out on different assignments during the week, but we make sure to gather regularly for planning, team meetings, reflection, and professional development. Here you'll receive both collegial support and the opportunity to grow in your role through external supervision and experience exchange. Qualifications We're looking for you who meet the following requirements for this position: Socionomexamen (210hp) At least 5 years of experience with public authority duties and investigation work in child and youth services Good knowledge of legislation regarding LVU and SoL Experience with BBIC Very good Swedish language skills, both spoken and written Good computer skills It's an advantage if you've previously worked according to Signs of Safety, have training and experience in MI, and further education in child and youth issues (such as attachment theory, norm-breaking behavior, ADAD, etc.). If you have experience working in Lifecare, that will facilitate your work. A B-driver's license and experience driving a manual transmission car are desirable but not required. As a person, we see that you're secure and stable in yourself and in your work as a social worker in child and youth services. You have good analytical abilities that allow you to break down and analyze comprehensive information from various sources, see and understand complex relationships, and communicate this further in your written investigation. Since the position involves shorter assignments in different parts of the operation, we're looking for someone with both collaboration skills and drive. You enjoy quickly adapting to new environments and work groups, making contacts, and building relationships. At the same time, you're task-oriented and focused on delivering on your assignment. We also value that you're solution-focused, flexible, and curious about thinking in new ways. Do you want to make a difference? Take the chance to use your competence where it's really needed. We look forward to having you as a colleague in the Reinforcement Team! About the Workplace The Reinforcement Team is part of the Intake and Social On-Call unit, within the Investigation department. The operation started on April 1, 2021 and was initially conducted as a project but is today a permanent operation in our organization. Follow-up and evaluation of the operation takes place continuously, and our organization and assignment process may be adjusted if needed. As an employee, we offer you an individual introduction program within the operation and continuous supervision. You'll also participate continuously in other professional development activities such as lectures and training. You're also offered wellness allowance, flexible working hours, and the opportunity for vacation exchange. At Sweden's largest labor market and social administration, 2,500 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 youth having good living conditions, and work to ensure that newly arrived residents have good conditions. It's important and rewarding work, but far from simple. Apply for a job with us; you'll make a difference. Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with Malmö residents, we're developing 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 Employment Form: Permanent position. Scope: Full-time Number of positions: 2 Start date: By agreement. Other Information Please note that at Malmö City, we've removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this is for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you who are applying for a job with us. We therefore want to remind you that your answers will be an important part of our selection work. Before employment is offered, you need to provide a diploma from socionomexamen education, an ID document (passport or national ID card), and an extract from the criminal record register. Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer being able to meet the needs of Malmö residents.

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