How exciting that you're interested in working with us! Then you probably value, just like we do, a job that truly matters. Here at Kalmar Municipality, we work together to continuously make Kalmar even better - for everyone who lives their lives here, runs businesses, or visits our beautiful municipality.
The Social Welfare Administration's mission is to promote people's social and economic security, equality in living conditions, and active participation in community life. We therefore work in a process-oriented manner so that our users receive their support and assistance needs met with good quality – our processes help us create value for those we exist to serve.
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WORK DUTIES
We are now seeking a Family Foster Care Secretary for the Family Foster Care Unit. We offer you stimulating and responsible work alongside an experienced, engaged, and driven work team. You will be part of a unit consisting of child welfare officers, family foster care secretaries, recruiters, as well as a senior social secretary and two unit managers. We have close management and work according to BBiC and Signs of Safety. We value our good work environment and support each other in our daily work.
We are divided into three teams. One consists of recruiters and family foster care secretaries, and two consist of child welfare officers and a senior social secretary. Child welfare officers and family foster care secretaries hold joint treatment conferences, which creates close collaboration with a strong focus on the threefold parenting and with the child at the center. Since we work in smaller teams, there is good knowledge and support in each other's cases, and co-handlers are always assigned when needed.
In your role as a Family Foster Care Secretary, you will mentor, coach, and support foster families based on the needs of the placed child.
The work is largely independent, and travel is part of the job. Some trips are long-distance and include overnight stays.
Kalmar Municipality participates in the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions' initiative Professional Journey, which is a concept for introduction and skills development.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking a knowledgeable, engaged, and action-oriented Family Foster Care Secretary who wants to make a difference in foster care work. The role will be flexible, and you need to be comfortable working both in a team and independently. As a person, you are organized and have the ability to handle complex and difficult cases. Sometimes the work can change quickly, which requires that you easily adapt to new situations. You have the ability to express yourself well in both speech and writing and have a respectful way of treating others.
It is a requirement to have a degree in social work or other education that the employer deems equivalent.
It is meritorious to have experience working as a Family Foster Care Secretary or some form of family treatment. If you have previous experience with Signs of Safety and BBIC, that is also meritorious.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
Driver's license category B is a requirement.
For employment as a Family Foster Care Secretary, a clearance from the criminal records register is required.
We will call relevant candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis during the application period, so don't hesitate to submit your application as soon as possible. Placement may occur before the application deadline has passed.
Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Entry date according to agreement.
Working hours: Daytime.
Kalmar Municipality checks identity and work authorization before anyone is hired. This means that as a job applicant with us, you need to show a valid ID. If applicable, you may also need to show your residence and work permit.
As a permanent employee of Kalmar Municipality, you will be designated for civil contingencies at your workplace and are expected to contribute your work in case of heightened alert.
Certain positions within Kalmar Municipality are classified as security-classified, which means that a security clearance according to the Security Protection Act may be conducted before a decision on employment is made.
If you want to apply for a job with us but have protected personal information, you should not apply through Visma Recruit. You contact the manager indicated in the ad and you will receive help with your application.How exciting that you're interested in working with us! Then you probably value, just like we do, a job that truly matters. Here at Kalmar Municipality, we work together to continuously make Kalmar even better - for everyone who lives their lives here, runs businesses, or visits our beautiful municipality.
The Social Welfare Administration's mission is to promote people's social and economic security, equality in living conditions, and active participation in community life. We therefore work in a process-oriented manner so that our users receive their support and assistance needs met with…