We are looking for a Section Manager for the Authority Unit!

Malmö kommun · Full-time

Malmö stad August Palms plats 1, Malmö, Sweden

Ref: 20262005 Responsibilities As a Section Manager in the Authority Unit, you will be the first-line manager for social workers. You will work with your team to implement and achieve the department's objectives. You will be close to your employees to support them with complex matters and capture ideas and areas for improvement to drive continuous quality enhancements. Your responsibilities as a manager include oversight of operations, work environment, personnel, and budget. The role involves close collaboration with your fellow managers within the unit and department. Strong coordination with other operations within the administration is essential for success in this position. You will participate in the unit's management team. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and broad experience in social services. To succeed in the role, you have previous experience with authority duties and have solid knowledge of current legislation within SoL and LSS. You need previous experience in a management or leadership position with responsibility for personnel, work environment, and budget. We would appreciate if you have good knowledge of and understanding for a child rights perspective. It is a merit if you have experience creating and developing good collaboration between different operations and stakeholders. In the role of Section Manager, high demands are placed on cooperation skills and attentiveness. We assume that you are an engaged, structured, and goal-driven person who sees the opportunity to develop your operations together with employees, colleagues, and managers. You are action-oriented and enjoy challenges, but can also see connections and prioritize the right issues. Through your good communication skills and personal commitment, you can motivate and engage our employees and create conditions for their development. You have good computer skills and can handle administrative systems related to the work. You express yourself clearly and eloquently in both speech and writing in Swedish. We offer you varied work with a focus on the well-being of our employees, our operations, and most importantly, the residents of Malmö. Does this sound like something for you? Welcome to apply! About the Workplace In the Function Support Administration, over 3,000 employees work together to create and develop even better support and services for people with disabilities. Our operations include LSS, social psychiatry, personal assistance, companion and relief services, and health and medical care. Children with serious illnesses who are cared for at home are also part of our mission. We work for everyone's right to good health, opportunity for work and employment, and the ability to participate in society based on their conditions. Be part of creating a meaningful and good life for Malmö residents with mental, intellectual, or physical disabilities! Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we develop 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 more about Malmö City as an employer here https://malmo.se/Jobb.html Job Information Employment Type: Permanent Position Scope: Full-time Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: By agreement Other Please note that Malmö City has removed the cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience when applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can help us as an employer meet the needs of Malmö residents. Your application documents are public documents and are handled according to the principle of public access. If you have a decision regarding protected personal data, we ask you to contact the person listed in the announcement for an alternative application method. To submit your application, click the application link in the announcement. Questions about specific positions are answered by the contact person listed in the announcement. The position is announced provided it does not need to be used by personnel already employed in the municipality.