Operations Manager for Supported Living Services, Group Homes

Uppsala kommun · plný úvazek

STADSHUSGATAN 2, UPPSALA, Švédsko

Welcome to the Care and Social Services Administration. We provide support and care for elderly people and people with disabilities. The goal is for them to live as active and independent lives as possible. The Care and Social Services Administration is one of Sweden's largest employers in municipal care and social services. Here, approximately 7,500 employees work based on our core values – making a difference, working together, and welcoming innovation. With us, there are great opportunities to take personal responsibility, develop, and contribute your expertise. We strive toward an organizational culture with mutual trust and pride in our work. More information about working in Uppsala Municipality can be found at https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/vard-halsa-omsorg/ Within the Care and Social Services Administration, full-time employment is the norm. This means that all permanent employees are fundamentally employed on a full-time basis. More information about what this means for this position will be provided at any interview. Personal assistants are exempt from the full-time norm. 2 position(s). Would you like to lead operations that make a real difference in people's everyday lives? We are seeking 2-3 operations managers for the Supported Living Services department with responsibility for group and service homes under the LSS (Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). Here you will have the opportunity to develop operations, employees, and work methods together with engaged colleagues. In the Supported Living Services department, we are responsible for providing support in accordance with the LSS for both children and adults, as well as interventions within social psychiatry under the Social Services Act (SoL). We work together, welcome innovation, and make a difference for many Uppsala residents and their loved ones. We are now seeking operations managers who will be responsible for 3-4 of the group and service homes for adults that we operate under the LSS. Within the Supported Living Services department, there are also LSS activities for children and young people. There are group and service homes, short-term care facilities, and meeting places for adults. As an operations manager within the Supported Living Services department, you are also expected to be curious about your colleagues' areas of operation. Your Assignment As an operations manager, you will take on an exciting and dynamic role where each day brings new opportunities. You have the freedom to plan your days, adapted to the needs of the operations. In this leadership position, you have full responsibility for driving the operations forward. You lead and inspire your teams, ensure a safe and positive work environment, and are responsible for ensuring that employees have the right competencies for their tasks. In addition, you will manage the budget and create conditions for long-term success. You are part of a management group with 12 operations managers and report to the area manager. Together, we set goals and strategy to develop and improve the operations. Your competence and experience are valued and contribute to shaping the operational area. The operation is in constant development, and you are therefore expected to play an active role in improvement and change work. Your strong commitment and excellent collaboration skills will be guiding in cooperation with service users, family members, employees, and colleagues. What We Offer You The Care and Social Services Administration in Uppsala is one of Sweden's largest administrations and offers many opportunities for development. Together with your area manager, you will develop an individual competency development plan that supports your development in the role and your continued leadership. Management coaching, training, workshops, mentorship, wellness allowance, and job security are some of the benefits. You can read more about what it is like to work as a manager within care and social services here (https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/vard-halsa-omsorg/chef-vard-omsorg/) Your Background We are seeking someone with management experience, a relevant university degree, and several years of experience working within care and social services. Requirements Relevant university degree Experience within LSS/SoL Management experience with personnel, budget, and work environment responsibility Good knowledge of the target group within LSS Knowledge of relevant legislation Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing Familiarity with working in digital systems Meritorious Experience with complex case management Experience with change management Knowledge of pedagogical and person-centered work methods within LSS. Your approach, your ability to build trust, and your commitment as a leader are important factors that will lead to a thriving operation where employees, service users, and family members are satisfied. As a leader, you take responsibility, drive your work forward, and achieve results by creating the best conditions for your employees to contribute, grow, and develop. This requires you to be curious, analytical, and solution-focused, and to be a coaching leader who can awaken curiosity and creativity in those around you. Are you the leader who wants to make a difference for service users, employees, and operations? We welcome your application. Information Interviews will be conducted via Teams in a first round during week 40. If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact: Hugo Svärd, Area Manager/Recruiting Manager 018-726 60 68, from 22/9 During the period 4-21/9, you can contact Susanne Andersson, Area Manager, 018-727 72 76 Iréne Lavesson, HR Specialist, 018-727 12 91. Trade union representatives: SRR/SACO Camilla Ahlsén Hoff, 018-727 24 34, Physiotherapists Ewa Larsson, 018-727 72 01 Swedish Occupational Therapists Eva-Carin Lindgren, 018-727 84 93, Vision Tommy Törnberg, 018-727 17 44, Swedish Association of Healthcare Professionals, 0771-42 04 20, Kommunal, 010-442 82 02. We will request an extract from the criminal record before employment can be offered. Uppsala Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting according to applicable collective agreements. A probationary period may be applied. In your application, you must state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after verification of work permit, which is required under the Immigration Ordinance. Employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve a civil defense assignment. Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Indefinite, start date: By agreement.