Description of Operations

Gällivare Municipality is an employer, a public authority, and a community builder. Our mission is to ensure that citizens’ daily lives run smoothly. Gällivare Municipality offers a stimulating work environment with a wide range of benefits, flexible working arrangements, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement. As an employee with us, you’ll enjoy the best combination of security and excitement. As a public entity, we are a stable employer.

Gällivare, located north of the Arctic Circle, is a place characterized by a strong sense of community. We’re united by our willingness to cross boundaries—across villages, cultures, and languages. We’re surrounded by magnificent nature; the tranquility and outdoor life here are an integral part of our daily lives. Gällivare is for those who want to let nature set the pace and be captivated by eight seasons and an Arctic lifestyle with sparkling winters, shimmering northern lights, and summer nights that never end. We are in the midst of a unique societal transformation and are at the center of global events as the mining industry invests billions in a green transition—join us on our unique journey.

Would you like to be part of something exciting and educational while also creating a safe environment for children and youth, families, and individuals in the community? We can offer you a varied and challenging job with excellent opportunities for professional development and the chance to expand your knowledge. In the municipality of Gällivare, we have a unit responsible for all official authority within the social services sector. We are now looking for social workers who want to work with the exercise of public authority in the area of children and youth.

Welcome, welcomen, bourisboathem, bures boahtim, tervetullut, tervetuloa to Gällivare!

Job Responsibilities

As a social worker specializing in children and youth, you will primarily work with the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU). You will work with families based on reports received or applications from guardians or young people. Your responsibilities include follow-up work for children and youth in open-care interventions carried out by outpatient services, as well as follow-ups on placements in foster homes and residential care facilities (HVB). We strive to provide families with support at an early stage, and as far as possible, we prioritize in-home solutions. The role involves collaboration with other colleagues within our organization, as well as internal and external partnerships.

You will be offered the opportunity to participate in “Yrkesresan,” a national skills development program for social services.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work. As a social worker, you should have a solid understanding of current legislation and a humanistic view of people. It is advantageous if you have prior work experience, training in BBIC, MI, Sign of Safety, child counseling, or other relevant specialized knowledge. You should be able to work independently but also enjoy collaborating in a team and maintaining good relationships. You are service-oriented, solution-focused, and have a flexible mindset, as the job may require making decisions under pressure. You must be self-assured, able to set boundaries, and maintain a professional demeanor. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality serves as the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is a plus when applying for a position with Gällivare Municipality.

A Class B driver’s license is required

A criminal background check is required upon hiring.

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Access to the workplace’s well-being allowance
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association
• Opportunity to swap vacation days
• Some opportunity for remote work
• As a social worker specializing in children and youth, you receive a supplement of 3,000 SEK/month
• The Social Assistance Unit offers reduced working hours, with a 2.5-hour reduction per week for full-time employees.

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Work Hours/Duration

Full-time, permanent position. The position includes on-call duty. A probationary period may apply

Salary

Monthly salary; we use individual salary setting

Start Date / Application

Please include a resume with your application. Original documents must be submitted upon request. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start Date: As agreed

Application Deadline: October 14, 2026

Information

Operations Manager, Maria Apelqvist 0970–818 312

Union Representatives

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mailto:Vision@gallivare.se

We warmly welcome your application!