Social Secretary Temporary Position - Reception Unit for Children and Youth

Stockholm – our capital 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 wants to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. The Northern inner city district area consists of the central parts of Stockholm, Norrmalm, and Östermalm. Here we work to provide our 155,000 residents with the best services in preschool, social services, elderly care, and urban development, among other things. We welcome you who want to make a difference for the residents of the Northern inner city. Welcome to the Reception Unit for Children and Youth! The Children and Family Operations area in the Northern inner city consists of five units; the Reception Unit for Children and Youth, three investigation units, and foster care/contact services and family law. Our operations area is led by an area manager and five unit managers. Within the area also work one group leader and three mentors. At the reception unit, nine experienced social secretaries, one group leader, and one unit manager work together. There is a positive atmosphere at the unit and we help each other handle difficult assessments and value our different experiences in the group. We are now seeking a temporary replacement for one year, with the possibility of extension. Your Role The role primarily involves: Handling reports of concern and applications Being responsible for the duty phone, which is open during office hours Having a consulting role and guiding both professionals and private individuals who contact the duty line with concerns about a child Having conversations with children, young people, and their parents Continuously making safety assessments and handling unforeseen situations Your Experience and Competence We are looking for you who have: A degree in social work. Experience in reception work or investigation experience within children and youth services. Good knowledge of the Social Services Act and the Act with Special Provisions on the Care of Young People. Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish. We at the Reception Unit for Children and Youth are often the first contact families meet when they come into contact with social services. We are therefore looking for you who are confident and stable in your professional role and who can maintain a professional approach regardless of the situation. You have a good ability to quickly establish contact with people in vulnerable situations and have good collaboration skills. You need to be flexible, able to quickly adjust to new priorities, and have problem-solving analytical abilities. You must be organized and have an easy time planning and prioritizing your tasks. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. What Do We Offer You? The Northern Inner City District Administration offers you a workplace where active employee engagement and clear leadership are the foundation for providing Stockholm residents with the best service. We offer an individually tailored introduction with support from a group leader and mentor. As an employee with us, you get to work on exciting, varied assignments and develop yourself. We apply winter and summer working hours as well as flexible hours, and you receive a wellness allowance. Are you curious about working with us and feel that the described position would suit you? We warmly welcome your application! Stockholm City works with competence-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thus counteracting discrimination. Open to All We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.

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