For a vibrant Kiruna. One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. “We are Kiruna,” we often say. We are the healthcare workers who hold Grandma’s hand and the teacher who helps little brother read his first words. We are the childcare worker who helps a child grow every day and the social worker who does whatever it takes to change lives. We’re the personal assistant who gives freedom and the librarian who brings literature to life. We’re the home care workers who drive to the villages in snowstorms and under the midnight sun to be there for people. We represent hundreds of skills, thousands of people, and generations of experience that together provide security, care, inspiration, education, save lives, think innovatively, transform cities, stand up for one another, and look after people—with pride and compassion. From the mountains to the city. Today and tomorrow, for a vibrant Kiruna. There’s something beautiful about that. Would you also like to work for life, people, and the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Do you want to create value and make a real difference for what matters most? The Social Services Department’s mission is to meet people’s need for security. The department works to ensure that the municipality’s residents receive social care in various forms, with a special responsibility to safeguard the needs and interests of vulnerable groups. We constantly strive for high quality that benefits the recipients of our services. 2 position(s). JOB DUTIES We are looking for someone who wants an exciting, rewarding, and meaningful job. As a unit manager, we expect you to lead the operations toward established goals in a positive and committed manner, with responsibility for finances, staff, the work environment, and service quality. You will be part of the management team for special housing and are expected to actively participate in the department’s development efforts. An important part of the role is to help employees grow and develop by increasing opportunities for influence and participation. In your role as unit manager, you represent the employer and serve as a positive role model. You communicate our core values—Respect, Responsibility, and Collaboration—throughout the organization. Your leadership style fosters relationships, and you have confidence in your employees’ commitment and willingness to take responsibility. You harness and develop your employees’ skills and ensure they are involved and engaged in the operations. A hands-on leadership style—where you balance leadership and on-the-ground presence with administrative responsibilities—is a key part of the role as unit manager. QUALIFICATIONS We prefer that you have a college degree relevant to the field and that the employer deems suitable for the position. We also expect you to have experience in personnel, financial, and operational management, as well as a thorough understanding of the legislation governing our field of operation. We consider it a plus if you have worked in elder care and have prior experience in a leadership position. You are open to change and interested in leading and developing the organization. We are looking for someone who is accustomed to motivating, inspiring, and developing people. In your role as unit manager, you adopt a coaching-style, hands-on leadership approach and promote collaboration, influence, and participation in the day-to-day work of your unit. You have a knack for fostering a positive work environment and helping your employees develop and grow. You also work closely with your colleagues. As a person, you have a trustworthy demeanor and the ability to build strong, long-term relationships. You lead and monitor operations in a methodical manner with a strong user focus and ensure that conditions, requirements, and expectations are clear. To thrive in this role, we look for someone who is confident, self-motivated, strategic, and has strong decision-making skills. You should also possess good listening skills and strong communication abilities. A Class B driver’s license is required. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We offer a fixed-term management contract in combination with a permanent basic employment position within the municipality. Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; Start Date: Start date to be agreed upon; interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We may require a probationary period. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating tasks, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness centers up to 5,000 SEK per year, cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and the option to exchange part of your salary for time off. We strive for gender equality and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated pay scales. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a pay range applicable to you at the time of your interview. We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet with you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged Medieval for this recruitment process and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other recruitment service providers refrain from contacting us.