Unit Manager

Borås kommun · plný úvazek

Borås Stad, Borås, Švédsko

"That's just how we've always done it" isn't really your favorite phrase? Great! This could be your next assignment. Economic assistance is an operation where daily leadership and the development of the future social services are interconnected. We're looking for a unit manager who wants to create clarity and room for action for employees, ensure quality and legal certainty - and at the same time be curious about how we can further develop our working methods. You need to feel comfortable both getting everyday operations to function and exploring together with others what we can do even better. About the operation Economic assistance is an important part of the social services' mission. Here we meet people who need support on their path toward self-sufficiency and a more independent life. Our employees work on leading change toward self-sufficiency, building relationships, strengthening individuals' resources, and collaborating with others. We share knowledge, learn from each other, and capture ideas and develop our working methods. We believe in trust, clarity, and professional room for action - and that follow-ups should contribute to learning and development rather than unnecessary control. We want to create more space for social work and reduce administration that doesn't create added value for residents or the organization. That's why we work with digitalization, automation, and simplified processes, among other things. The purpose isn't technology for its own sake, but to free up time for relationships, collaboration, and change work. We also see great opportunities in developing collaboration within the municipality and with, for example, the labor market, healthcare, government agencies, and civil society. We're not waiting for the future of social services. We're building it now. As part of our operation, you'll get engaged colleagues, the opportunity to have influence, and a mandate to develop both operations and working methods. You'll also receive support in your own leadership and the opportunity to grow together with the assignment. Job responsibilities As a unit manager, you are responsible together with two colleagues for personnel, work environment, finances, quality, and results. You lead close to the operation and create conditions for your employees to succeed with their assignment. Your assignment is to create conditions for professional, legally secure, and developmental social work. This includes, among other things: Providing clear frameworks and professional room for action Creating conditions for legally secure assessments and good quality Enabling relational social work and close support to the individual Following up on operations and using results as a basis for learning and development Strengthening collaboration and shared responsibility Building a culture characterized by learning, development, and participation Developing working methods and operations together with employees and colleagues. You need to be able to create direction without micromanaging, give mandates without losing oversight, and be present when things are difficult. For us, development isn't a project on the side of the job. It's part of the management assignment. You therefore need to be curious about what can be done better, dare to try new working methods, and be able to turn ideas into change in everyday work. Qualifications You have relevant higher education, for example a degree in social work, or other higher education that the employer considers relevant. You have experience in social work and authority operations, as well as experience in leadership. Experience in economic assistance or a related area is a merit, as is knowledge and experience with motivational interviewing (MI). You don't need to have been a formal manager - we're more interested in what you've done and accomplished than what title you've had. We'd like to see that you have experience developing operations and employees, driving change and development work, and working with goals, results, and follow-ups. You have an understanding of finances and resource use and experience with collaboration. Since digitalization is an important part of social services' development, we'd also like to see that you have experience using digital tools and working methods within social services. As a person, you are present and attentive in your leadership. You create clarity and direction, engage your employees, and make things happen. You build relationships of trust and have an easy time collaborating with different parts of the organization and other actors. You are curious, brave, and see opportunities for development while taking advantage of what already works. You can listen to different perspectives, make decisions when needed, and adapt your communication to the situation and recipient. You don't need to know everything. But you need to be willing to understand, dare to try, and learn along the way. Do you recognize yourself? Then we hope you want to become our new unit manager for economic assistance and help us develop the future of social services together with us. With us you get meaningful work tasks and good employment terms. As an employee of Borås Stad, you have access to a fitness allowance, free admission to the municipality's swimming facilities, and the opportunity for flexible vacation arrangements. Read more about our benefits here: Our offer - Borås Stad. Application Submit your application with attached documents via our application function, which you can reach via Search jobs below. Interviews are planned to be held October 14-16. In accordance with the Pay Transparency Directive, information about the salary range for the position will be provided upon invitation to interview.