Housing Consultant/Social Worker at Social Services Reception Unit

Sundbybergs kommun · plný úvazek

Sundbyberg, Švédsko

Do you want to work in a city where ideas quickly become reality and where you see the results of your work? In Sundbyberg, there is a close connection between people, decisions, and opportunities. Here you get to have real influence while developing and growing in your role. Do you want to make a difference in people's lives while contributing to the development of social services' work with housing issues? Then this could be the position for you! We are now seeking a driven, engaged, and curious housing consultant who wants to help develop our operations and work toward sustainable housing solutions for our users. At the reception unit, we have proud and skilled employees with many years of experience in the field. We are a flexible unit that is committed to helping each other reach our goals. We offer you a positive work environment built on good social support between the unit manager, group leaders, and staff. The unit uses continuous supervision and feedback to strengthen each other's skills and develop in professional roles to advance the operations. The reception unit consists of a shared reception divided into a children and youth focus and an adult focus, a social housing team, and a team specializing in intimate partner violence. The unit has three group leaders who provide close and coaching-style management and a unit manager responsible for operations, personnel, and budget. In total, the unit consists of 25 employees. As a housing consultant with us, you work with both authority functions and make decisions regarding housing assistance and follow-up work in our apartments. The team also works with preventive and outreach efforts to counteract homelessness and provides information and counseling to people regarding housing issues. We work in a collaborative organization, and you will collaborate closely with social workers in other units as well as with external actors such as landlords, authorities, and partner organizations. We are looking for someone who is a social worker or has another academic education that the employer deems equivalent. You are driven, forward-thinking, and curious with a genuine interest in social work, particularly regarding housing issues. Furthermore, we want you to enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. You need to be organized, responsible, and solution-focused with a good ability to be flexible and reprioritize when work requires it. It is a merit if you have previous experience working with housing issues and law in that area. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We offer you a pleasant work group that has a motivating approach and is driven by great commitment. We also offer you a creative workplace that values collaboration, professionalism, and development work. We offer supervision and training in the field. We offer benefits such as a fitness subsidy of 3,000 kr and the opportunity to convert vacation pay supplements into extra days off. There is also the possibility to work from home as needed when operations allow it. This position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date by agreement. Selection and interviews take place continuously, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Does this sound like the right position for you? Welcome to apply by September 30, 2026. Before employment, the employer will request that you provide an excerpt from the police's suspicion and conviction register. We do not accept applications via email or mail. Additional Information A large part of our operations is classified as socially critical activities. The position means that you may be included in Sundbyberg's city emergency organization. About Sundbyberg Municipality Sundbyberg is a vibrant and growing city in the heart of the Stockholm region. More than 55,000 residents live here on nine square kilometers, making us Sweden's most densely populated municipality. In Sundbyberg, the pulse of the city meets large green areas, and thanks to our central location and well-developed public transportation, it is always easy to get here. The closeness between colleagues, residents, and decisions characterizes our work and creates a work environment where you are visible and make a difference. We dare to try new things and invest heavily in innovation and digitalization. Here you get to drive the development of smart solutions that not only simplify everyday life for residents but also put Sundbyberg on the map as a pioneering municipality. Sundbyberg grows with you!