Interim Unit Manager for Support and Livelihood Unit, IFO

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Do you want to help shape the future of social services with a focus on sustainable leadership and development? Are you looking for a meaningful management position where you can make a real difference? We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing and challenging the status quo in an area where your work is of the utmost importance to society. In a position that is both complex, rewarding, and developmental, we offer you a unique opportunity to lead an operation where we place both citizens and employees at the center. The Workplace Individual and Family Services (IFO) in Ludvika is a committed organization with short decision-making paths, proximity to one another, and a culture where we collaborate with the client's best interests in focus. As interim unit manager for the Support and Livelihood Unit, you step into a central and responsible role during the regular unit manager's parental leave. The unit employs 26 wonderful staff members working with financial assistance, intimate partner violence and honor-related violence and oppression, residential social contracts, management of private funds, social internships, processing of estate notifications, and harmful use/addiction. Three of these employees are senior social workers who provide support and guidance in daily case management work. Work Responsibilities As unit manager, you have overall responsibility for operations, personnel, and budget. Your focus will be to ensure a good work environment, lead and coordinate operational work, and leverage the competence, commitment, and creativity of your staff. You report to the Operations Manager for IFO and are part of IFO's management group. Together with other unit managers and support functions, you are expected to take a holistic view of IFO and actively contribute to the entire department's development and collaboration. Your work responsibilities include, among other things: Drive both operational and strategic matters to meet future needs within the support and livelihood unit Ensure a safe, stable, and developmental work environment for the unit's 26 employees Manage the unit's finances, quality, and goal fulfillment Nurture and develop collaboration with external and internal partners Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: A degree in social work or another academic degree that the employer deems equivalent Many years of experience working with government authority within one or more relevant areas of work Good knowledge of and current awareness within the legislation governing the operation Good knowledge of the Swedish language and strong ability to express yourself well in speech and writing A driver's license category B. It is considered a merit if you have: Experience working as a manager with personnel, budget, and operational responsibility Personal Qualities As a person, you are secure, stable, and have excellent communication and collaboration skills. You find it easy to build and maintain good relationships with both colleagues and external and internal partners. Because we operate in a changing environment, we see that you are flexible, can adapt to changed circumstances, and see opportunities in change. You take initiative, have a holistic perspective, and make decisions that benefit the entire operation. What You Get from Us In addition to working with exciting matters in a varied daily routine, you become part of an organization that maintains important societal functions for the residents of Ludvika Municipality. As an employee with us, you have access to wellness benefits, good opportunities for professional development, and the option to exchange vacation day supplements. Feel free to read more at ludvika.se under the heading "Work with Us." In Ludvika Municipality, we work according to our core values Team Spirit, which consists of four principles: Relationships, Joy, Learning, and Drive. It is based on collaboration, a we-feeling, and a desire to continue developing toward our vision of being the municipality of the future, growth, and opportunities. Other Information Interviews are scheduled to be held during weeks 38 and 39. If you have a protected identity, you should not apply here on the website; contact us instead. Employment Type Employment Type: Temporary position, through September 30, 2027 Scope: 100% Start Date: January 2027 or by agreement Number of Positions: 1 Contact Information Operations Manager: Jessica Kalles, 0240-869 49, [email protected] Unit Manager: Kajsa Tengström, 0240-869 55, [email protected] Trade Union Representatives: Ledarna, Vision, SSR (reached via the municipality's switchboard 0240-860 00). Application Please submit your application by August 30, 2026. We only accept applications through our recruitment system. We decline all offers of candidate placement services and advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this job posting.Do you want to help shape the future of social services with a focus on sustainable leadership and development? Are you looking for a meaningful management position where you can make a real difference? We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing and challenging the status quo in an area where your work is of the utmost importance to society. In a position that is both complex, rewarding, and developmental, we offer you a unique opportunity to lead an operation where we place both citizens and employees at the center. The Workplace Individual and Family Services (IFO) in…

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Ludvika

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Biskopsvägen 10

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1. 8. 2026

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3. 8. 2026

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