Experienced Investigator for the Social Services Department

Description:

Stockholm – our capital city with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone who lives here today and in the future. Now we are looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. The Social Services Department in Stockholm City has an overarching and coordinating role for social services' individual and family care and the disability area. Here we create good conditions to meet residents in need of social services support. In close collaboration with the district administrations, we contribute to a modern, digital, lawful, equitable, and knowledge-based social service with a strong development focus. Within the department, a wide range of support services are offered to the city's residents, and the range changes based on the needs of Stockholmers and the wishes of the district administrations. The work often takes place in close cooperation with other authorities, civil society, and the business sector. The Social Services Department is also responsible for the city's food service and tobacco permits and conducts inspections. Are you an experienced investigator with deep knowledge of social services' mission? With us, you will have the opportunity to work with qualified investigations, development issues, and strategic assignments that contribute to strengthening quality and equity within the city's social psychiatry operations. Welcome to us In your role as an investigator, you will belong to the Competence Area for Disability and Social Psychiatry, where 45 people currently work divided into four units. Here, investigators, project managers, administrators, and team leaders work. This position is part of the Competence Center for Disability and Social Psychiatry unit, where 17 employees and one area manager currently work. The workplace is centrally located in Farsta Centrum with proximity to the subway and a shopping center with a wide range of restaurants, cafés, and shops. What we offer you A dynamic workplace with thorough onboarding and the opportunity to drive development together with experienced colleagues Wellness benefits and discounted prices at the city's own training and swimming facilities Generous flexible working hours and the opportunity for additional vacation days through vacation exchange Shorter working hours during the summer months Read more about the benefits of working at Stockholm City here Your role In your position as an investigator, your assignment is to work strategically for equity and coordination within social services' social psychiatry. The assignment also involves cooperation with other departments, authorities, and actors. You contribute to ensuring lawful and knowledge-based working methods and provide support to managers, employees, and other professionals in the city. The position includes monitoring the external environment and developing new guidelines or support materials, participating as an expert, leading networks, conferences, and training. Your work tasks include: Leading city-wide management networks, organizing training, lectures, and workshops Staying updated on the current state of knowledge within social services Planning, implementing, and following up budget assignments Working with development issues together with district administrations/other departments Writing and compiling service statements, responding to motions, letters, and referrals Contributing to knowledge-based development within the field Your competence and experience We are looking for you who have: A completed degree in social work or another academic education that the employer finds equivalent Several years of experience with qualified investigative work within the social services field Several years of experience within the social psychiatry field Very good knowledge of social services, such as current legislation, governing documents, and working methods Experience writing investigations, analyses, reports, referral responses, service statements, or other statements in service Experience working in public operations or a politically governed organization Very good proficiency in Swedish in both speech and writing It is meritorious if you have: Professional experience in social psychiatry both in authority operations and service delivery operations Experience leading assignments or projects, where it will be particularly meritorious with experience organizing network meetings, workshops, and/or conferences Academic further education within the social psychiatry field Knowledge and experience working with implementing new working methods and approaches As a person, you are structured, development-oriented, and have a good ability to independently plan and manage your work efficiently. You easily switch between detail and overall perspectives, have a strong analytical mindset, and can handle complex issues. You enjoy working strategically and driving development within your areas of responsibility. You have good collaboration skills, are communicative, and build trusting relationships by inviting dialogue and cooperation, both internally and externally. Other information We are recruiting without a cover letter in this recruitment to strengthen focus on the competencies and experiences required for this role. When assessing your application, we will only base our evaluation on your CV and a number of questions you will answer when applying for the position. We would like you to answer the questions concretely and briefly, and ensure there is a clear connection between your answers and your CV. Interview sessions in the process are planned to be held during weeks 27-28. Stockholm City works with competence-based recruitment aimed at ensuring that every person's competence is recognized and thereby counteracting discrimination.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Farsta

Address

Storforsplan 44

GPS

59.242028894388, 18.093467960662copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

08-50825658

Views

4

Published

11. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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