Family Court Secretary at Family Court in Upplands Väsby Municipality

Upplands Väsby kommun · plný úvazek

Dragonvägen 86, Upplands Väsby, Švédsko

Are you a dedicated social worker who wants to be part of developing new approaches in family law? Would you like interesting and varied work where you make a difference every day? If so, apply for the position as family court secretary at the family court serving Sollentuna, Upplands Väsby, and Vallentuna municipalities. What We Offer You You will become part of a modern and forward-thinking family court where innovation is a natural part of daily operations. With us, innovative thinking is more than a concept – it's a driving force that permeates the entire organization. We dare to challenge traditional work methods and continuously develop to meet children and families in a long-term, sustainable, and meaningful way. Building on solid development work that has both strengthened our preventive perspective and deepened collaboration with other actors, we are now taking the next step forward. Through an ongoing gender equality project, we are exploring, with support from the new social services law and together with parents, the values that shape future generations. At the same time, we are at the forefront by developing an AI assistant that will free up time, ease the daily workload, and give us greater opportunity to focus on what really makes a difference – meeting people. You will have the opportunity for competency development based on your needs and regular external supervision together with your colleagues. The workload is reasonable with close and accessible management. During temporary busy periods, we address challenges together through good planning, collaboration, and flexible solutions. You will always have support from both colleagues and management. You are offered the opportunity to work from home as work permits. The workplace is centrally located in Upplands Väsby, within walking distance to commuter trains, buses, and services. In spring 2027, we will also move into a brand new and modern municipal building in an even better location, right next to public transportation. About Us The Family Court is part of the municipality's social and care office. Currently, nine family court secretaries, a unit manager, deputy unit manager, and an administrative assistant work at the family court. The team also includes a senior caseworker who supports and supervises colleagues, provides qualified support in complex cases, and is an important resource in the organization's development work. We serve Sollentuna, Upplands Väsby, and Vallentuna municipalities and offer varied and exciting work in an innovative and engaged work group. Collaboration and the diverse work experience within the team are key to our important work. About the Position As a family court secretary, you will be responsible for typical family law tasks, both on application from parents or by assignment from the district court, such as: Information meetings Quick inquiries Custody, residence, and visitation investigations Collaboration meetings Agreements Parenthood investigations Adoption investigations We have a structured and well-functioning operation for visitation support at our local facility. The work tasks also include group activities for children and parents. Our reception unit offers a high degree of accessibility and service for those seeking our advice. We work across unit boundaries in all our municipalities and also have regular digital collaboration with newly hired staff within social services through our live-streamed webinars. In two of our municipalities, we have also launched the digital tool SESfamily. Are You the Person We're Looking For? We are looking for someone with: Approved degree in social work Previous experience in family law work or within a child and youth authority A strong child rights perspective and good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish Driver's license category B We are looking for someone who is empathetic, attentive, and has strong communication skills. You have a natural ability to build trusting relationships, make professional assessments, and meet people with respect and understanding. You are collaboration-oriented, comfortable making decisions even in complex situations, and can handle meetings with high conflict levels in a calm, objective, and diplomatic manner. You are organized and have a good ability to plan, prioritize, and organize your work. You work independently when needed, while also being an appreciated team player who contributes to a good work climate. Our telephone reception is a central function, and we are looking for someone who enjoys a varied workday, can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and provides guidance and support that makes a difference for parents and families. At the social and care office, we work with everything from adoption matters to end-of-life care. Our operations and organizational culture are characterized by our core values of participation, competency, trust, and respect. These form the foundation of our work and our approach toward each other and those we serve. We warmly welcome your application! We only accept applications through our recruitment system. Background checks may occur during the recruitment process. Learn more about our offices and workplaces: The Municipality's Workplaces Meet some of our employees: Meet Our Employees With us, you will receive secure employment terms as well as various employee benefits, including wellness contributions and favorable offers through our benefits portal. More information can be found at: The Municipality as an Employer Upplands Väsby Municipality is a Finnish administrative area; please let us know if you speak Finnish.