1 position(s). Welcome to our wonderful workplace and Vaggeryd Municipality. We are now seeking a unit manager for the Social Services Department's unit - Authority for Investigation of Children and Youth. A former manager in the municipality describes the experience of being a manager in Vaggeryd Municipality: "In Vaggeryd Municipality, you get the space to be creative and innovative, which creates the conditions in the complex context we find ourselves in. Leadership that cares for its employees and staff. High professionalism with high competence within the Social Services, where people are always in focus. What I am most impressed by is that the small municipality is so large in curiosity and leads development in the larger context." As our new management colleague, you will be part of a team with two additional unit managers within the Authority. The positive and driven management group consists of a total of 6 managers, 3 in the Authority and 3 in Health and Medical Care, and forms the management group led by an operational manager. We are located in Vaggeryd on Storgatan 47, a stone's throw from the station, which offers good commuting options by both bus and train and carpooling. We will move to the newly renovated Skillingehus in Skilllingard in approximately 3 years. Commuting options are also good here. The work team consists of 8 social workers, of which one senior and one first social worker. We want to contribute to positive changes in people's lives. Our work is based on respect for the individual's self-determination, integrity, legal certainty, and creative solutions. Job Responsibilities Lead and develop operations based on legislation, political goals, and departmental governance. Create conditions for sustainable employment relationships and trustworthy leadership. Ensure legally secure case management and documentation in accordance with applicable legislation. Drive and follow up on quality and development work within the operational area. Manage the operation's budget and resource planning. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the department's strategic development together with other managers. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and several years of experience in authority work within the children and youth field. Good knowledge of current legislation. Good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish. Experience leading employees, projects, or operations, or previous management positions are advantageous. You have a strong commitment to children and young people's best interests. With present and trust-based leadership, you create conditions for engaged employees, a good work environment, and high-quality services for children, young people, and their families. You are clear in your communication and create structure so that expectations are clear for the work team. Being a present manager is something you care about. You are secure in your role and radiate stability. Furthermore, you contribute to a climate where questions and mistakes are handled constructively and with respect. You see the potential in every employee. Driver's license category B is a requirement. Other This recruitment process includes interviews and reference checks. Before employment, you need to provide an extract from the police's suspicion and conviction register. An entry in this register may affect your opportunity for employment with us. To your interview, you need to bring your passport/national ID and possibly proof of residence permit if you have citizenship outside the EU/EES. This is so that we as an employer can verify your identity and ensure that you have the right to work in Sweden. For positions where there are educational requirements, you who proceed in the recruitment process will be asked to submit documentation proving your education, such as a license or diploma. You can also attach them directly to your application. If you have protected personal information, we ask you to contact the recruiting manager instead of applying through our digital system. We will help you in a secure manner. To those who represent staffing and recruitment companies: We politely but firmly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance. Salary form: Monthly salary. Type of employment: Permanent employment. Working hours: Daytime.
- Město
- Skillingaryd
- GPS
- 57.4282881, 14.0953461
- Publikováno
- 19. 8. 2026
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