Business description

Do you want to be part of an organization that really makes a difference in people's lives?

The Department of Functional Support within the social services offers support and services to both adults and children / young people. Here we work to create an inclusive and safe society based on each individual's ability. The department is responsible for interventions within the Act on Support and Service for Certain Persons with Disabilities (LSS) and social support/social psychiatry. The department is responsible for activities such as daily activities, housing with special service, SoL housing, short-term housing for children, personal assistance, leisure activities within LSS - a broad and dynamic business where we together create security and shape the future.The position is subordinate to the Head of Department for Functional Support and within the department there are seven other managerial colleagues who are all located at Vändpunkten in Gällivare. Your business will consist of several workplaces that are scattered in different locations within the municipality.

Duties

As head of unit for functional support, you are responsible for the activities within LSS with personal assistance as well as our mobile team that performs efforts in personal assistance, companionship and relief services. As a unit manager, you will have a key role in our organization with responsibility for operations, finances, staff and work environment based on budget frameworks and delegation. You will work towards clear goals set by the Social Services Board. You will be part of the department's management team and work closely with other managers and employees to create successful solutions. With the support of experienced educators, administrators and cross-municipal functions, you will be given the best conditions to succeed. You lead and develop the business to achieve high quality and work from a user focus.

The Department of Functional Support is a department that is growing at the same time as the entire Social Administration is in a change process, which means that you will lead a business in change.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who value and have a great commitment to leadership and development. You have a relevant college or university education and preferably experience of leadership in LSS, social services or similar. Or other experience that the employer deems suitable for the assignment.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and your strengths are:

• A committed and results-oriented leadership.
• Ability to think strategically and see the big picture.
• A positive attitude and a solution-focused working method.

You are confident in your communication and skilled at creating trusting relationships. Contributing to a developing and inclusive work environment is a matter of course for you. In this role, you are expected to have knowledge or familiarity with the legislation that governs the organization. You enjoy challenges and leading change and are comfortable making decisions. We assume that you have good computer skills as we use various digital business systems as well as good knowledge of Swedish, both oral and written.

In the framework of the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli and Finnish. Knowledge of one of these languages is an advantage when applying for employment in Gällivare municipality.

Other

We would like to receive a CV and a personal letter with your application. Original documents will be provided on request. Extract from the police's criminal record for work with children with disabilities (LSS)

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis.

Working hours / Duration

Full-time and permanent employment. Flexible working hours. Probationary period may be applied.

Salary

Monthly salary, Individual salary setting - please state salary requirements in the application

Access/Application

Access: According to agreement.

Date for application: 2025-02-02

Information about the post

Head of Department Mikael Bergdahl tel: 076-771 81 38

Union representatives

Vision vision@gallivare.se

Leaders jerker.johansson@gallivare.se

Municipal

Become part of our vision and help us create a better everyday life for everyone in Gällivare municipality!

Welcome with your application!