Highly Experienced Senior Social Worker (Senior Case Handler) for Children and Family Services

Malmö kommun · plný úvazek

Kalendegatan 1, Malmö, Švédsko

Ref: 20261903 Are you ready for your next challenge? Do you want to work with dedicated colleagues to make a difference for vulnerable children and young people in Malmö? We are now looking for a highly experienced social worker, known as a senior case handler, who can serve as a mentor to newcomers in the profession and as a sounding board for experienced colleagues. Malmö City and the Department of Employment and Social Services are committed to becoming Sweden's best social service by providing employees with the best conditions to deliver high-quality social work for the city's residents. We offer a broad range of in-house open care services to tailor treatment models to meet individual needs. At Malmö City, we offer you: Good opportunities for continuous professional development so you can continuously grow in your role as a social worker Accessible leadership Co-case management Well-developed routines and core processes to support your work Flexible working hours Vacation exchange programs Wellness allowance Job Responsibilities As a highly experienced investigative social worker for Children and Family Services (ages 0–18) with a focus on environmental matters, you will assess the needs of children and their parents for interventions under the Social Services Act and the Care of Young Persons (LVU) Act. Your primary responsibility is to be an experienced co-case manager to new colleagues, supporting them through their introduction. Your role also involves being involved in the more complex cases in the section. Together with our first social worker, you will support social workers with prioritization of daily work and ensure that assessment methods and tools are consistently used in case handling. The work involves active, qualified investigative and follow-up work, characterized by good treatment of clients, well-founded decisions, and high legal security, with great variety and change. We value the perspectives and opinions of children and parents, and we work to ensure that children are involved in their investigations and follow-ups. Qualifications You must have a degree in social work and several years of current experience in authority work under the Social Services Act concerning children and young people. Having high integrity while being empathetic, being able to see the bigger picture, and having a genuine commitment to doing your utmost to work with colleagues to improve the lives of children and young people are fundamental requirements for the position. Using yourself as a tool in your work means you need excellent communication skills and the ability to express yourself well both verbally and in writing. You have good collaboration skills and thrive in a role that involves extensive cooperation both within your own work group and with other activities and authorities. You have a strong ability to create and maintain relationships with children, young people, and their families, and are committed to being responsive and listening to the people you meet to build good rapport. As a person, you are also responsible and have good organizational skills that enable you to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize your work. At the same time, you need to have a solution-focused approach and adapt easily to changing circumstances. To thrive in this position, we see that you are secure and stable in yourself, and that you have the ability to maintain a realistic perspective and focus on the right things even in stressful situations. About the Workplace The Individual and Family Operations Area is divided into two departments with different mandates and focus areas: Investigation and Services. At the West Inner City unit, we have 5 sections working on investigations within Children and Family Services with a focus on environmental matters (ages 0–18). Each section consists of 11–12 social workers, 1 first social worker, and 1 section manager. We are seeking a senior case handler for West Inner City Section 4, whose focus is to be an experienced co-case manager to new colleagues and support them in their introduction, as well as be involved in the more complex cases in the section. At Sweden's largest employment and social services department, 2,900 employees work every day to strengthen the residents of Malmö. Together with Malmö residents, we want to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, help ensure that children and young people have good living conditions, and work to provide newly arrived residents with good opportunities. It is important and rewarding work, but far from simple. Apply for a job with us—you will make a difference! Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 departments. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with Malmö residents, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; diversity, life experiences, and talent make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about Malmö City as an employer here http://www.malmo.se/jobb Job Information Employment Type: Permanent position Scope: Full-time Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: By agreement Other Information First interviews are planned for weeks 38 and 39. Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions to create a more inclusive recruitment process and efficient candidate experience. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. Remember that your answers should be supported and confirmed in your CV. Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can help us as an employer meet the needs of Malmö residents. Before employment is offered, you must present a diploma from the required education and an ID document: passport or national ID card, as well as a certificate from the Police records of convictions and suspicions.