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! We are looking for a unit manager for Individual and Family Care, which consists of financial assistance, children and young people, adult / abuse, relationship violence, family home contact persons / contact families, family law and social contracts. Work tasks You will be responsible for the budget, staff and the working environment. You are an operational leader who supports your staff in the operational work while having a major influence on the strategic work and looking at the big picture. You drive the work forward together with your staff and develop the work within the organization. As head of unit, you represent the activities both internally and externally. Qualifications You have proven management experience and a degree in social work. You have qualified experience in the field and expertise in the relevant legislation. As a leader, you are communicative, responsive, structured and confident in your decision-making. You have a strong commitment to the field and are willing to work with colleagues and staff to further develop the business. Good computer and language skills are an advantage. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Experience of working in politically governed organizations is an asset. A B driving license is a requirement. We offer you a permanent position of 100% with access as soon as possible. Deadline for applications is 2026-03-08. 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/ General information Employment conditions according to contract. The municipality strives for a balanced distribution between women and men and increased diversity in all professional areas. 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.