Temporary Unit Manager for Support and Provision Unit, IFO

Ludvika kommun · plný úvazek

Biskopsvägen 10, Ludvika, Švédsko

Do you want to be part of shaping the future of social services with a focus on sustainable leadership and development? Are you looking for a meaningful management position where you can make a real difference? We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing and challenging what already exists in an area where your work is of the utmost importance to society. In a position that is both complex, engaging, and developmental, we offer you a unique opportunity to lead an operation where we put both the citizen and the employee at the center. The Workplace Individual and Family Care (IFO) in Ludvika is a committed organization with short decision-making paths, close relationships, and a culture where we collaborate with the client's best interests in focus. As a temporary unit manager for the Support and Provision Unit, you step into a central and responsible role during the regular unit manager's parental leave. The unit has 26 wonderful employees working with financial assistance, domestic violence and violence related to honor and oppression, housing social contracts, management of personal funds, social practice, handling of estate notifications, and harmful use/addiction. Three of these employees are senior social secretaries who provide support and guidance in daily case management work. Job Responsibilities As unit manager, you have overall responsibility for operations, personnel, and budget. Your focus will be to ensure a good work environment, lead and coordinate operational work, and make use of employees' competence, commitment, and creativity. You report to the operations manager for IFO and are part of IFO's management group. Together with other unit managers and support functions, you are expected to see the whole of IFO and actively contribute to the development and collaboration of the entire administration. Your job responsibilities include, among other things, to: Drive both operational and strategic issues to meet tomorrow's needs within the support and provision unit Ensure a safe, stable, and developmental work environment for the unit's 26 employees Responsible for the unit's finances, quality, and goal achievement Foster and develop cooperation with external and internal partners Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: A degree in social work or another academic degree that the employer considers equivalent Many years of experience working with authority functions within one or more relevant work areas Good knowledge of and familiarity with the legislation governing the activities Good command of Swedish language and strong ability to express yourself well verbally and in writing Driver's license category B It is a merit if you have: Experience working as a manager with personnel, budget, and operational responsibility Personal Qualities As a person, you are confident, stable, and have very good communication and collaboration skills. You find it easy to build and maintain good relationships with both colleagues and external and internal partners. Since we operate in a changing environment, we see that you are flexible, can adapt to changed circumstances, and see opportunities in change. You take initiative, have a holistic perspective, and make decisions that benefit the entire operation. What You Get From Us! In addition to working with exciting issues in a varied daily routine, you become part of an organization that maintains important societal functions for the residents of Ludvika Municipality. As an employee with us, you have access to wellness benefits, good opportunities for professional development, and the option to exchange vacation day allowances. Feel free to read more at ludvika.se under "Work with Us". In Ludvika Municipality, we work according to our core values Team Spirit, which consists of four principles: Relationships, Joy, Learning, and Drive. It is based on collaboration, a sense of unity, and a desire to continue developing toward our vision of being the municipality of the future, growth, and opportunities. Other Information Interviews are planned to be held during weeks 38 and 39. If you have a protected identity, you should not apply here on the web; contact us instead. Employment Terms Employment type: Temporary position, until 2027-09-30 Scope: 100% Start date: January 2027 or by agreement Number of positions: 1 Information Operations Manager: Jessica Kalles, 0240-869 49, [email protected] Unit Manager: Kajsa Tengström, 0240-869 55, [email protected] Trade union representatives: Ledarna, Vision, SSR (reached via the municipality's switchboard 0240-860 00). Application Welcome to submit your application no later than August 30, 2026. We only accept applications through our recruitment system. We decline all offers for candidate placement as well as advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this job posting.