Working in a smaller municipality gives you the chance to try new things, to feel responsibility and confidence in your professional role and to develop in your work. Developing by gaining an insight and being involved in the whole process makes you grow as an employee. We also believe that both feeling and taking responsibility are important for development. It also provides very valuable experience in your future working life. In Älvsbyn municipality, we help each other and work together to achieve good results. We look forward to your application with us! Do you want flexible working hours, the opportunity to work remotely, varied tasks, proximity to different professions, the opportunity for supervision and skills development? The Individual and Family Care Unit consists of 13 caseworkers, a 1st social secretary and a unit manager. With us, you will be part of a pleasant and supportive team. Are you interested and want to work with us? We are looking for caseworkers with authority exercise 100% in the operational area Children and Young People. The unit is tasked with investigating, supporting, helping and providing services to vulnerable people in the municipality. Work tasks Your tasks mainly consist of the exercise of authority within the social child and youth care. Receiving reports and applications relating to children and young people, investigation, decision-making according to the delegation scheme, follow-ups and reviews of assistance under SoL (Social Services Act) and LVU (Act with special provisions on the care of young people). The investigation work also includes collaboration with the child's network and conducting motivational work with the family. Qualifications Degree in social work or other relevant degree at the undergraduate level in higher education with supplementary education that meets the National Board of Health and Welfare's eligibility requirements for the exercise of authority for children and young people. Previous experience of exercising authority is a requirement. You must have good knowledge of current legislation and BBIC. The work requires your ability to create and maintain relationships with children and young people, their families and various partners. You must have a good ability to reflect and analyze and be able to motivate and make informed decisions. You must be meticulous in terms of documentation and processing and be able to express yourself well in both speech and writing. Knowledge of languages other than Swedish is an advantage, as is experience of working in the Pulsen Combine system. You have good communication skills and are confident, calm and stable in your professional role, which is a prerequisite for being able to make quick decisions and act in situations despite limited information or difficult circumstances. You keep a realistic perspective on situations and focus on the right things. Requirements for a B driving license We offer you a permanent position of 100% with immediate start or as agreed. We may apply a probationary period of 6 months. Last application date 2024-11-10 The selection process and interviews will take place continuously during the application period. As an employee with us in Älvsbyn municipality, you can take part in a number of benefits. Read more about our benefits. https://www.alvsbyn.se/arbete-och-karriar/personalformaner/ Read more about living in Älvsbyn at https://www.alvsbyn.se/flyttahit or contact our relocation officer if you have any questions. General information Employment conditions according to agreement. The municipality strives for an even distribution between women and men and increased diversity in all professional areas. Prior to the recruitment process, Älvsbyn municipality has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly reject contact with media salespeople, recruitment sites and the like. Älvsbyn is the pearl of Norrbotten. In our municipality, around 8,000 people have the opportunity to work, live and work close to nature. We are proud of the schools for the young and the care of the elderly. Many people are involved in associations, which makes our municipality vibrant and vital.