Social Worker - Temporary Position

Karlskrona kommun · Full-time

Karlskrona kommun, Karlskrona, Sweden

In Karlskrona, our ambitions are high and we are passionate about developing the modern city by the sea. Now we are looking for you to make a difference. Welcome to Blekinge's largest employer, where your opportunities for development are excellent. 2 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Social Worker As a social worker with us, you will have an important societal mission where you work both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues. Your responsibilities include: • Conducting preliminary assessments and investigations according to SoL • Handling cases according to SoL, LVU and LSBS • Providing counseling and professional support to children, young people and their families • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for the child's best interests Work is primarily during weekdays during daytime hours and you work according to a flexible working hours agreement. We would like to see that you: • You see solutions where others see problems and can turn ideas into practice • You have genuine commitment to people's needs and situations • You take initiative and drive things forward, even without clear frameworks • You find it easy to build contact and establish relationships • You thrive in collaboration and contribute to shared results • You communicate clearly and respectfully, even in difficult conversations • You are flexible and can adapt your working approach to the situation • You can prioritize and make decisions even under pressure • You are confident and professional when meeting people in crisis In this role you meet people in vulnerable life situations, which can sometimes be emotionally demanding. The workload varies over time, but you work in an organization where we care about a good work environment. In meetings where decisions are not always well received, the risk of threats and violence may occur. We always work with clear procedures and preventive approaches so you feel safe in your assignment. As a newly hired social worker, you will participate in an introduction program and be assigned a mentor. The team has external supervision and access to support from your manager and operations coordinator. Overtime may occur in acute situations. QUALIFICATIONS Sociology degree or other education deemed equivalent by the employer. Class B driver's license. Employment in this position requires that you can provide a valid excerpt from the criminal record register. Employment form: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-10-01, end date: 2027-10-01. Working hours: Daytime. At Karlskrona Municipality, you as an employee have several benefits. Some of these benefits include extra vacation days when you reach a certain age, wellness allowance, the opportunity to swim for free in one of the municipality's swimming halls and a really good occupational pension agreement.