Description of the organization

Do you want to be part of something exciting, educational and at the same time create a safe environment for children and young people, families in our community? We can offer you a varied and challenging job with good development opportunities and the opportunity to gain knowledge. In Gällivare municipality, we have a unit with all authority exercise in the social services areas. We are now looking for a family home secretary who wants to work with family homes when placing children, contact families and contact persons.
The assistance unit has an operation with two unit managers, one for the group of children and young people and one for the adult group, in addition, you have a coordinator in each group. To our support, we also have an outpatient care team that works on behalf of the social secretaries via assistance decisions.
The unit for children and young people consists of social secretaries who investigate children and young people, family law with family homes, outpatient care, LSS and family counseling.

Your duties

The work tasks consist of recruiting and investigating family homes, day care homes, contact families and contact persons. The service also includes training and supervising contractors and, together with the social secretary, contributing to ensuring that children placed in day care and family homes receive the care they need. The work includes collaboration with other colleagues in our business and collaboration internally and externally.
The service includes emergency duty.
It is an advantage if you have a B driving license and should have good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing.

Qualifications

You have a social worker degree or education that is considered relevant to the service. You should have a good knowledge of current legislation and have a humanistic view of people. You are able to work independently, but also enjoy working in a team and maintaining good relations. You are service-oriented, solution-focused and have a flexible attitude as the work may involve urgent decisions. You need to be confident in yourself and have the ability to set boundaries and have a professional approach.

Other

To your application, we want a CV and a personal letter. Original documents will be provided on request. Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis.

Gällivare municipality wants to be an attractive employer and we have various staff benefits:

• health care hour
• opportunity to exchange the vacation day supplement for leave
• free bath up to 12 times / month
• the possibility of strength training / group training sessions or day passes at Dundret.
• The assistance unit has reduced working hours, with 2.5 hours per week for full-time work.

We invest in close leadership, coordinators for supervision and external supervision together with other administrators. You will be offered participation in the Professional Journey, which is a national skills supply for the social services, starting with children and young people, as well as family home work.

Working hours / Duration

Full-time, until further notice. Probationary period may be applied.

Salary

Monthly salary, We apply individual salary setting. Please state a salary claim in the application!

Access/Application

Access: By agreement

Date of application: 2025-04-16

Information

Head of Operations Maria Apelqvist 0970-818 312

Union representatives

Akademikerförbundet SSR

Vision vision@gallivare.se

Welcome with your application!