Unit Manager for the New Children and Youth Unit, IFO - Ludvika Municipality

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Do you want to be part of shaping the future of social services with a focus on sustainable leadership and development? We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing and challenging the existing within 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 in a close partnership where we place both the citizen and the employee at the center. Our workplace and the exciting journey ahead Individual and Family Services (IFO) in Ludvika has approximately 120 wonderful employees. To meet the demands of the world around us and to create an even better and more sustainable work environment, we are now making an exciting reorganization. Starting in September, we are bringing together the entire child services side into one strong, unified unit. Here you will find functions for intake, investigations, support services, placed children, and family law. Our strength is the short path to decisions, our proximity to one another, and a culture where we collaborate with the client's best interests in focus. Shared and sustainable leadership: To provide the organization with the best conditions, the unit will be led by two unit managers in a close partnership, supported by four skilled supervisors (Senior Social Workers). As one of our current unit managers is moving on to another role within the organization, we are now seeking her successor. Your role as Unit Manager Together with your unit manager colleague, you have overall responsibility for leading, developing, and coordinating operations for approximately 33 employees. You will share responsibility for personnel, budget, and quality, and become the key to continuing to build a safe and developmental work environment. In this role, you will: Drive both operational and strategic matters to meet tomorrow's needs in child and youth care. Create favorable conditions for employees by leveraging their expertise, commitment, and creativity. Participate in IFO's management group where you, together with the operations manager and other unit managers, actively contribute to the entire department's development. Foster and develop collaboration with external and internal partners. Required qualifications for the role Degree in Social Work Many years of experience working with government authority functions in IFO, with particular focus on children and families Good knowledge of and being up-to-date on the legislation governing the operations Good knowledge of the Swedish language and strong ability to express yourself well in speech and writing Driver's license Category B It is meritorious if you have Experience working as a manager with personnel, budget, and operational responsibility Personal qualities As a person, you are secure and stable and have very good communication and collaboration skills. You find it easy to build and maintain good relationships with both colleagues and external partners. Since we are in a development phase, we see that you are flexible, can adapt to changing circumstances, and see opportunities in change. You take initiative, have a holistic perspective, and make decisions that benefit the entire organization's best interests. We place great importance on personal suitability. What you get from us! In addition to working with exciting matters in a varied daily routine, you will have the opportunity to become part of an organization that maintains important societal functions for 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. Please feel free to read more at ludvika.se under the heading Work with us. In Ludvika Municipality, we work according to our values, Team Spirit, which consists of four principles: Relationships, Joy, Learning, and Drive. It is built on collaboration and cooperation, a sense of togetherness, and a desire to continue developing. It is with Team Spirit that we take on our mission and strive toward our vision of being the municipality of the future, growth, and possibilities. Employment terms Employment type: Permanent Extent: 100% Working hours: Daytime Start date: September, or by agreement. Number of positions: 1 Additional information In accordance with Law (2013:852) on background checks for persons working with children, it is required that you, if offered the position, can provide a certificate from the Police Authority's criminal record register. We ask that you bring this along with your credentials to any interview. Contact information Operations Manager Jessica Kalles, 0240-869 49, [email protected] Unit Manager Kim Trosell, 0240-860 30, [email protected] Operational Developer Sandra Jansson Perälä, 0240-862 58, [email protected] Employee organizations Akademikerförbundet SSR, Vision, or Ledarna can be reached via the municipality's main number 0240-860 00 Application Welcome to submit your application no later than August 16, 2026. We only accept applications through our recruitment system. Interviews are planned to be held during weeks 35 and 36. If you have a protected identity, you should not apply here on the website; please contact us instead. We decline all offers of candidate placement and advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this job posting.Do you want to be part of shaping the future of social services with a focus on sustainable leadership and development? We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing and challenging the existing within 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 in a close partnership where we place both the citizen and the employee at the center. Our workplace and the exciting journey ahead Individual and Family Services (IFO) in Ludvika has approximately 120…

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1. 7. 2026

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3. 8. 2026

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