Child Welfare Social Worker for Eslöv Municipality

Description:

1 position(s). With us, you will have the opportunity to work closely with children and young people who need support, security, and a strong adult who ensures their rights are protected. We are looking for you to be an important part of creating safe and sustainable living conditions for children and young people. Your Assignment As a social worker, you are the child's primary representative and work to ensure that the child's needs, rights, and perspective are always in focus. Manage contact with the child and ensure the child's voice is heard. Follow up on the child's situation and well-being in placements. Conduct individual conversations with children and young people. Investigate the child's need for support, protection, and interventions. Develop, follow up on, and revise care and implementation plans. Collaborate with foster families, biological parents, schools, healthcare, and other authorities. Document in accordance with applicable legislation, such as the Social Services Act (SoL) and LVU. Participate in network meetings, follow-up meetings, and when necessary, legal proceedings. Work to ensure the child has a safe, stable, and developmental living environment. Your Experience We are looking for someone with relevant education and experience in exercising authority in social work with children and young people. Social Worker degree or other education deemed equivalent by the employer. Experience in social work with children, young people, and families. Knowledge of the Social Services Act (SoL), LVU, and other relevant legislation. Good knowledge of and experience working according to BBIC (Children's Needs in Focus). Experience in investigation work and exercising authority is meriting. Good ability to document and express yourself well in speech and writing. Experience in collaboration with various actors and authorities is an advantage. Is This You? You have the ability to balance multiple cases and contact points simultaneously and feel comfortable in an activity where the work day can be varied and unpredictable. You prioritize well and adapt to the needs of the activity and children. You: Have a genuine interest in children's rights and development. Are attentive and have the ability to create trusting relationships. Are self-driven while appreciating collaboration with colleagues and external partners. Are professional, empathetic, and confident in difficult conversations and situations. See opportunities, take responsibility, and contribute to the development of the activity. About the Workplace The Social Services Investigation Unit works with children and young people aged 0-18 and their families. The unit is divided into different teams: Reception, Investigation Social Workers, Foster Care, and Family Law. In the foster care group, a total of seven people work, including both foster care social workers and child welfare social workers. The team is led directly by an Assistant Unit Manager. Eslöv Municipality offers high quality of life with security and well-being throughout life. With new attractive housing, strong community, and security for all, we take pride in our place and where we are headed. We develop different parts of the municipality so that you can live, work, and thrive in the heart of Scania—with the whole world around the corner. Welcome to Us! With us, you become part of an engaged and development-oriented activity where the best interests of the child are always central. We work together to create safe and sustainable solutions for children and young people, and we value collaboration, participation, and professional development. Here you have the opportunity to make a real difference—every day. We want you to thrive, develop, and feel secure in your professional role. Therefore, we offer a workplace where both employees and the activity have the opportunity to grow. Meaningful work where you contribute to improving the living conditions of children and young people. Experienced and engaged colleagues who support each other in daily work. Regular external supervision and continuous professional development. A thoughtful introduction that gives you good conditions to succeed in the role. Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity for balance between work and private life. Wellness allowance and other benefits that promote health and well-being. Present leadership with a focus on support, development, and job satisfaction. Opportunity to influence and contribute to the continued development of the activity. Other Information In this recruitment, we work with continuous selection, which means we continuously evaluate applications. All applications will be considered and no one will be hired before the advertisement expires. Salary between 36,000 to 52,400 kr depending on experience and responsibility. The final salary is determined individually and is based on a comprehensive assessment of your educational background, previous experience, and the areas in which you have previously worked. There are many good reasons to choose Eslöv Municipality as an employer. Here we have gathered some of them: The Municipality as an Employer — Eslöv Municipality To ensure quality in the recruitment process and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask that you submit your application digitally. If you have problems with the application, please contact Visma support 0771-693 693 Your application documents are public documents and are handled in accordance with the principle of public access. If you have a protected identity, you apply by submitting your application in writing or leaving it at the Contact Center at Gröna Torg 2. Mark your application with the Recruitment Department and the advertisement's reference number. According to the Criminal Records Check Act, you must be prepared to provide a criminal record extract (no more than six months old) from the Police's criminal record register. The extract is ordered by the job seeker themselves from the National Police Board. Criminal Record Register - Request Extract | Swedish Police Authority Staff are sought on the condition that the position does not need to be filled by already employed personnel or persons with priority rights. Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Eslöv

Address

Gröna torg 2

GPS

55.8429442, 13.3116976copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

0771-693 693

Views

6

Published

16. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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