Operations Manager at Enebacken – Confident Leader with Drive to Develop

Do you want to lead an operation where care, quality, and development go hand in hand? We are looking for a confident and present operations manager who builds trust, brings people along, and enjoys leading change and improvement work from idea to results. At Forenede Care, you get an independent assignment with a strong mandate to drive, lead, and develop both the operation and your team members. At the same time, you become part of an environment with competent support functions that provide assistance and guidance. There is room here to develop your leadership, realize ideas, and contribute to our shared success. Where you will work Enebacken is a nursing home in the scenic Smedby area in Åkersberga, with proximity to meadows and forests. The operation has a total of 108 beds and includes short-term and respite care, day activities, and care for people with somatic diseases and dementia. About the role As operations manager, you have overall responsibility for staff, finances, occupancy and sales, as well as quality. You lead the operation toward set goals and ensure safe care, a sustainable work environment, and good results. An important part of your assignment is to project manage and implement change and improvement initiatives. You create structure, set a clear direction, and translate ideas and decisions into practical action. By involving your team members, following up on the work, and staying committed over time, you create changes that become anchored and lasting. You have ongoing contact with residents, customers, relatives, municipalities, authorities, and other key stakeholders. You have our support functions within finance, care and quality, marketing and communications, business development, and HR to assist you. You report to the Regional Manager and are an active and contributing member of the region's management team. There you are expected to share your perspectives and help shape the region's direction and development. What we offer You get the opportunity to influence the company's direction. In the family-owned Forenede Care, you are part of an environment where you have the opportunity every day to make a difference through your personality, expertise, and commitment. We offer you internal and external training where you as an individual have the opportunity to grow and develop both as a person and professionally in your role. We have collective agreements and of course we offer wellness benefits. Who are you? You are a confident leader who is clear in your direction and has the courage to make the decisions your role requires. You stay calm and sound in judgment even when circumstances change, and you build trust by being present, consistent, and transparent. You enjoy leading projects and change work. You see what needs to be developed, can prioritize between different initiatives, and drive the work in a structured way from planning through implementation and follow-up. At the same time, you understand that sustainable change is created together with others. In your leadership, you listen to understand, meet people with humility, and act with empathy. You make use of your team members' knowledge, invite participation, and are clear about responsibility, expectations, and goals. In this way, you create both security and forward momentum. You work strategically, analytically, and solution-oriented. You can structure your own day and the operation's daily activities and understand the importance of a business-minded and service-oriented approach. Your ability to create, develop, and maintain good relationships with residents, customers, staff, relatives, municipalities, and commissioners is central to success in this role. As Operations Manager, you should have the following qualifications and experience The operation is subject to licensing and requires that you have a relevant university education as you will be registered with IVO for the operation. To be considered for the position, you will need to be approved by IVO. We are looking for: University and/or college education, e.g. registered nurse, social worker, behavioral scientist, or equivalent. Management training and more than 2 years of documented experience successfully leading employees and teams within elderly care. Current experience working with social services legislation. Financial knowledge and understanding of budget responsibility with associated follow-up work. Good knowledge and experience of working with and reporting in various support systems, such as journal, planning, and payroll systems. If you move forward in the process, we will request certificates of the above education. Before we offer employment, you must provide an extract from the Swedish Police Authority's criminal record register. We also require a valid Swedish work permit, for example a passport or approved work permit from the Swedish Migration Agency. Merits We work with continuous development and improvement in our daily work and see that practical experience with change work will facilitate your work with us. Since we work and collaborate closely with our labor unions, it is good if you have previous experience developing union relations. In addition to the above, your day-to-day work may be facilitated if you have a driver's license (category B). Welcome to apply Do you want to combine confident and empathetic leadership with the power to develop and change? Then we look forward to your application. Interviews take place on an ongoing basis, so please send in your application today! Application deadline 2026-09-07 Contact information Hanna Göthlin, Regional Manager Email: [email protected]

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