Section Manager for Open Care Adults Mobilia

Malmö kommun · plný úvazek

Kalendegatan 1, Malmö, Švédsko

Ref: 20262072 Job Responsibilities Open Care Adults Mobilia provides support and treatment services to individuals with harmful use and addiction. Services are delivered both individually and in groups based on decisions made by social workers within the administration. The unit is undergoing a restructuring to align services with what will become the municipality's responsibility under the co-morbidity reform. This means the focus will shift to supporting individuals with complex issues, while the treatment mandate will be handled by the Region. The current section manager has been tasked with leading the social services administrations through the reform, and therefore we are now seeking a temporary replacement. As section manager, you will lead and distribute work within the team and develop the operations. In light of upcoming changes, this includes guiding and supporting the activities in adapting to the new mandate. As section manager, you have responsibility for work environment, budget, and personnel. Systematic work environment efforts are an important and living part of daily work in the role of section manager. As section manager, you are also part of the unit's management group together with eight section manager colleagues, all with assignments within the same operational area. You are expected to participate in development work within the unit, the department, and the administration at large. The operation has 16 employees, all working with open care assignments. As section manager, you will develop competence, engagement, and job satisfaction in collaboration with them and other colleagues. It is important to us that you as a manager communicate with, guide, and stimulate your employees and utilize and develop their knowledge and experience. Qualifications We are seeking someone with a degree in social work or another university degree in social sciences with at least 180 credits, which the employer deems equivalent. You also have several years of experience in social work with a focus on change management. Meritorious for the position: Management or leadership training, or a leadership development program. Management experience, or experience in coordinating or team leading roles. Experience working with the target group of adults with harmful use and addiction. Experience with work methods such as Case Management, Relapse Prevention. Experience with personnel, budget, and work environment responsibility. As a person, you are a natural relationship builder who creates trust, engagement, and participation through dialogue, accessibility, and an open approach. You have the ability to create and develop collaboration forms, both internally and externally. At the same time, you are structured and work systematically with clear processes, goals, and responsibilities. You have a strong focus on quality and follow-up and ensure through analysis and continuous feedback that operations develop and reach set goals. You are confident, attentive, and clear in your leadership. You have very good ability to express yourself both verbally and in writing in Swedish. About the Workplace At Sweden's largest employment and social services administration, 2,900 employees work every day to strengthen Malmö residents. Together with Malmö residents, we want to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to children and young people having good conditions for growth, and work towards ensuring that newly arrived immigrants get favorable conditions. It is important and rewarding work, but far from simple. Apply to work with us; you will make a difference. Malmö city's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with Malmö residents, we develop an even better city to live, work, and be in; diversity, life experience, and talents 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 We warmly welcome your application! Information About the Position Employment form: Temporary assignment until June 2027, with possibility of extension. Scope: Full-time Number of positions: 1 Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement Other Information First interviews are planned for 9/10 and 12/10, and second interviews on 20/10. Please note that at Malmö city, we have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you as a job applicant. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work. Remember that your answers should be able to 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 contribute to us as an employer being able to meet the needs of Malmö residents. Before employment is offered, you need to provide a diploma from the requested education and an ID document (passport or national ID card).