Jokkmokk is a municipality with its sights set on the future! We are a place where community and responsibility take center stage, where your skills and ideas can help shape the path forward. If you value a high quality of life with close access to both nature and community, Jokkmokk offers a rich cultural life and affordable recreational opportunities to enjoy. Welcome to a municipality that combines drive and a spirit of cooperation—here, you can help create something new. We want to harness our employees’ skills and create the conditions for growth, engagement, and job satisfaction. With us, employees at all levels should find meaning in their work and have the opportunity to grow within their professional field. We know that this contributes to the development of both the individual and the organization. The Municipality of Jokkmokk is a workplace for curious, dedicated, and skilled people. Together, we make a real difference, and we do it well. We are now seeking a unit manager for the municipality’s largest senior care facility, Kaitumgården. The nursing home has 46 care beds, and the position involves responsibility for two wards as well as the night shift team. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a unit manager, you will be part of the operations manager’s leadership team along with four other unit managers. You will work closely with one another and contribute jointly to the development of the organization. You will share managerial responsibility for Kaitumgården with a fellow unit manager and be responsible for operations, staff, the work environment, and finances within your area of responsibility. In this role, you will collaborate with employees, colleagues, union representatives, and other professionals to ensure high-quality operations. The position requires commitment, drive, and clear leadership to guide and develop the operations. Together with your staff, you will create the conditions for service users to receive support, care, and treatment based on their individual needs and wishes, in accordance with the Social Services Act and the Health and Medical Care Act. Our core values are based on the principle that all people should be treated with respect and that every individual is of equal value. We offer an interesting and stimulating role with significant opportunities to influence and develop the organization. You will work independently with a high degree of personal responsibility and the freedom to turn ideas into reality. Here, decision-making processes are streamlined and collaboration is close-knit. We value open, honest, and clear communication and work together to create the best possible conditions for our employees and service users. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with training in health and social care—preferably as a nursing assistant—as well as leadership experience in the health and social care sector. Previous experience in a managerial role is a plus. You are quality-conscious and work in a structured manner to ensure the organization meets its set goals and quality standards. You have strong administrative skills and experience with staff planning. Experience with the Time Care scheduling system is a plus. You have strong digital skills and feel confident using and developing digital work methods. You are curious about new technology and enjoy contributing to organizational development by both learning new things and sharing your knowledge with others. As a leader, you are confident in making decisions and can take action even when circumstances are complex or information is limited. You have strong analytical skills, see connections, and can prioritize the right issues at the right time. We place great importance on your personal qualities. You are committed, positive, and a relationship builder, with a strong ability to collaborate and build trusting relationships. Through your leadership, you contribute to a positive work environment both within the unit and in the management team. You have a solution-oriented approach and see opportunities rather than obstacles. A Class B driver’s license is required. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; start date: To be agreed upon. A probationary period may apply. The Municipality of Jokkmokk strives for gender balance as well as ethnic and cultural diversity in our operations. Knowledge of the Sámi language and Sámi culture is considered an asset. Our core values aim to define the principles that should guide all activities in Jokkmokk Municipality, where our guiding principles are respect and equal value. To ensure the quality of our recruitment process and facilitate effective communication with our applicants, we ask that you submit your application digitally via the “Apply Here” link, and not via email or in paper format. To staffing, placement, and recruitment agencies, and to sales representatives: We kindly but firmly request that placement and recruitment agencies, as well as other external parties and sales representatives, refrain from submitting additional job postings. For this position, you are required to provide a current criminal record check prior to employment. You, as the applicant, must order the check and submit it unopened upon request. Selection and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. The salary range for this position is between 41,000 and 44,000 SEK per month for full-time employment. We determine salaries on an individual basis based on your experience and qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application!