Temporary Social Worker - Children and Youth

Laholms kommun · plný úvazek

Humlegången 6, Laholm, Švédsko

About Laholm Municipality It is in our meetings with residents that the value of our work emerges! As an employee in Laholm Municipality, you help deliver services to our residents – every day, year-round. Laholm Municipality encompasses everything from care, support, and education for our residents to infrastructure, maintenance, cultural life, and growth. We believe that every employee has the drive and ability to improve operations and a desire to develop in their profession. As an employee in Laholm Municipality, you have colleagues from many different professions and backgrounds, but what unites us is our mission and our shared values with the guiding principles of joy, courage, participation, commitment, and good example. About the Position Warmly welcome if you are an engaged and curious social worker with experience and knowledge of government work within social services for children and youth, and a great heart for children, young people, and their families and networks. We are now seeking a 1-year temporary position on our unit. As a colleague on our investigation unit, we together are responsible for investigations according to the Social Services Act / LVU legislation and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as related follow-ups regarding interventions. As an investigating social worker in Laholm, you belong to a unit with colleagues who support each other and help when needed. In Laholm, as a case handler, you always have a co-handler and close and accessible support from both a senior social worker and a unit manager. We have a strong conviction that as an investigating social worker you should never have to be alone in the difficult processes and decisions that are our mission, and that it is of utmost importance that we have many "sounding boards" to do the best and most legally sound work possible. Our investigations are conducted based on BBiC, and we use Signs of Safety and a solution-focused approach as our perspective and tools for our risk and safety assessments. We have continuous supervision and training initiatives. Are You the One We're Looking For? You have a degree in social work or another behavioral science university degree, combined with experience and validation/supplementation that is considered equivalent. You need to be well versed in current legislation. We hope that you have previous experience with government work with children and young people. Training and experience with Signs of Safety and a solution-focused working method are merits. You want to make a difference for children and their families, you believe in every individual's capacity for change, and you see the family network as a positive driving force. You value children's participation and rights and have humility in the face of the complexity of each person's circumstances. You need to appreciate that the day doesn't always go as planned, which means you must be flexible and appreciate varied work. We place great importance on personal suitability. Terms We offer close management with continuous supervision and training so you feel secure and can develop in your role here at Laholm Municipality. Interviews and recruitment may be held during the application period and a probationary period may be applied. A B-class driver's license is a requirement for the position. About the Employment Number of positions: 1 fixed-term employment Start date by agreement Other Information If you are interested in the position as an RIB firefighter in Laholm Municipality, you can visit: Rescue Services - Laholm Municipality Here you can find more information about, among other things, salary statistics The Municipality as an Employer. Due to the act on criminal records, an extract from the police criminal record must be presented upon employment within LSS, childcare, and schools. Work in the home with elderly and people with disabilities | Swedish Police Authority Work in schools or preschools | Swedish Police Authority If you are a job seeker with protected personal information, you should contact the recruiting manager in the ad who will guide you further for a secure application process. You should not apply digitally via the application link. Information to Advertisement Sellers We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this ad. We offer developmental work and wellness activities in various forms and maintain smoke-free working time. Laholm Municipality works to ensure that all employees have equal rights and opportunities, and we welcome all applicants regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other belief.