Social Worker at the Reception Center for Children and Youth in the Central District

Gothenburg's perhaps best social worker position? Yes, we actually think so! Now you have the chance to become part of our experienced and supportive team. We are seeking a social worker for a permanent position at the Reception Center for Children and Youth in the Social Services Administration Central District. In light of the new Social Services Act, we are broadening our information mandate and are therefore expanding our team. You will be part of a stable work group with experienced and knowledgeable social workers with a clear focus on service users. The unit currently consists of 16 social workers at the Reception Center, two introduction coordinators, and two senior social workers, as well as a unit manager. We strive for equity and efficiency that benefits our service users and enables good collaboration with other stakeholders. We are in the implementation phase of Signs of Safety and will focus on this in the coming years. All employees within Children and Youth are offered training in Signs of Safety. Our unit is, together with several other consolidated units, located in central Gothenburg on Skånegatan and we work activity-based in new, fresh premises. Duties The main tasks in your role as a social worker at the Reception Center consist of mapping and preliminary assessing reports based on risk and protective factors concerning children and young people aged 0-20, in accordance with BBIC and applicable legislation. The work involves providing advice and support as well as handling acute situations. The assignment also includes writing statements and collaboration with external and internal stakeholders. As well as informing various stakeholders, both internally and externally, about our mandate. You will receive continuous support and supervision from our senior social workers as well as regular external supervision, to ensure that you have the tools you need to succeed in your role. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and at least 5 years of work experience in authority work within children and youth services. You have practical experience and good knowledge of BBIC and applicable legislation. You also have good documentation skills, are service-oriented, and have a command of Swedish language in speech and writing. Knowledge and experience of working in Treserva as well as Signs of Safety are considered advantageous. If you speak multiple languages and have a category B driver's license, this is also considered advantageous. You adapt easily and adjust your working methods based on changed circumstances and new information. You can quickly change your perspective and approach and see opportunities in change. You work effectively under stress, can balance different demands, and remain calm in difficult situations. You distinguish between facts and persons and can make well-founded decisions under time pressure. You show respect and consideration for those you meet in your professional role. You are based on the equal value of all and create a good atmosphere in the encounter. You have an open and positive attitude as you base your actions on the service user's needs. You have the ability to work together with others to accomplish tasks and achieve goals. By being interested and creating understanding for others, you promote a respectful work environment. You understand the common mission, act accordingly, and contribute to the whole. We welcome your application! Other Information In this recruitment, you apply without a cover letter. When you apply, you answer questions relevant to the position. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. An extract from the criminal record register will need to be presented prior to a job offer. City of Gothenburg applies individual and differentiated salary setting. Here you can find more information about, among other things, salary statistics. Salary, compensation and benefits - City of Gothenburg City of Gothenburg is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a better everyday life for Gothenburg's residents, visitors, and business owners. As an employee in the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths where you get the opportunity for interesting and meaningful tasks. City of Gothenburg actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to counteract discrimination. Since we have already taken a position on the recruitment channels we wish to use in this recruitment, we kindly but firmly ask not to be contacted for further offers of competence brokering, advertising, and recruitment assistance. About Us We in the Social Services Administration Central District work every day to make life better for residents in central Gothenburg. Our tasks within the social field are many and range from authority work to promoting and preventive measures. We work locally but also have activities aimed at the entire city to meet our residents' needs. We want to create an equivalent and efficient social service with a focus on early interventions for a more equitable city. If you are looking for purpose and meaning on your journey and want to work in central Gothenburg—work with us!

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