Team Leader for the Investigation Unit Children and Youth 0-20

Norrtälje kommun · plný úvazek

Box 809, Norrtälje, Švédsko

1 position(s). What we offer you Work that makes a difference – every day. With us, you'll contribute to a safer and more equitable Norrtälje, where we put residents first and work closely with schools, healthcare, and civil society. We offer you: Onboarding with a mentor and support from colleagues Flexible working hours through annual working time and the opportunity to work remotely 36-hour work week Collegial learning, mentoring, and continuous professional development A workplace with both commitment and warmth, where we support one another If you're newly recruited to Norrtälje municipality, you may be able to rent housing at Campus Roslagen. We have a wide range of benefits related to activities, wellness, insurance, pension, remote work, and vacation: Our benefits (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/jobb-och-foretag/jobba-hos-oss/vart-erbjudande2/) Your assignment As a team leader, you have a central role in daily operations and serve as close support for the social workers in the group. You have case responsibility, which includes distributing and following up on cases, as well as supporting and mentoring social workers in their investigation and assessment work. You lead and allocate daily work and contribute to structure, quality, and a good work environment. In this role, you work closely with the unit manager and other team leaders. Together, you drive methodology and development initiatives from an operational perspective and work to develop the organization in line with changing needs and conditions. An important part of your assignment is to contribute to improved quality in the assessments, investigations, and interventions offered by the department. You work to ensure that the right children and youth receive the right support at the right time. This includes supporting social workers in complex assessments and, together with the group, developing approaches based on the child's needs, rights, and best interests. The unit works with investigation and assessment of children and youth, primarily under the Social Services Act (SoL), the Act with Special Provisions on the Care of Young People (LVU), and other relevant legislation. Work is conducted using BBIC as a structure and with a focus on risk and protective factors. We place great emphasis on children, youth, and their families feeling involved in the process and on work characterized by transparency, integrity, and a clear child perspective. Challenges and opportunities Within the unit, we actively work toward politically set goals to reduce the number of investigation days and placement days. We develop, among other things, network activities and review various types of interventions and community-based solutions. We are therefore looking for someone with positive drive, genuine commitment to social work, and a willingness to develop the organization together with others. What you need to bring Requirements Sociology degree. Experience in authority work within children and youth social services. Good knowledge of the Social Services Act, LVU, and other relevant legislation. Experience with investigation and assessment work for children and youth. You express yourself well in speech and writing. Meritorious Experience in team leadership, coordination, or mentoring of social workers. Experience driving methodology and development initiatives. Training in and experience working according to BBIC. Knowledge of Signs of Safety and Motivational Interviewing. Experience with change and development work within social services. To thrive and succeed in this role, we see that you have a clear commitment to social work and the ability to combine secure and clear leadership with a coaching and supportive approach. You have the ability to see the big picture, prioritize, and make well-founded decisions even when the pace is high and situations are complex. We are looking for someone who is confident and has the courage to stand by professional assessments and move issues forward. At the same time, you have good collaboration skills and a pragmatic approach. You build trust and good relationships with both colleagues, management, and partners, and have the ability to motivate and engage others. We are looking for you to have the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or other beliefs, sexual orientation, or disability. Norrtälje municipality is part of a Finnish administrative area, and we view positively if you speak Finnish or have knowledge of minority languages or other languages. Welcome to us The Investigation Unit Children and Youth consists of 24 social workers, 3 team leaders, and a unit manager. The work group is characterized by good collaboration. We support and help each other with assessments and decisions and place great emphasis on collegial learning and a sustainable work environment. Employment type, scope, and start date Employment type: Permanent Scope: Full-time Start date: November 2, 2026 For this role, the entry salary is normally between 49,000 - 54,000 kr depending on experience and qualifications. For permanent employment, a probationary period may apply. We interview on an ongoing basis – so don't delay your application! About us We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where proximity to magnificent nature and big-city pulse is within reach. Here, over 3,400 employees work every day to ensure that our over 66,000 residents live in a safe and thriving community. Here we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy as we develop Norrtälje municipality together. Feel free to read more about our values Residents First - Equal Value for All - High Expectations (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/kommun-och-politik/organisation-och-styrning/norrtalje-kommuns-vardegrund/) and our vision We shall be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/kommun-och-politik/organisation-och-styrning/var-vision/). More about Norrtälje municipality as an employer can be found here: Our offer (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/jobb-och-foretag/jobba-hos-oss/vart-erbjudande/) where you can also find information about salary setting, collective agreements, etc. Get to know some of our employees: Meet our employees (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/jobb-och-foretag/jobba-hos-oss/mot-en-medarbetare/) Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent.