We are looking for a manager for our newly opened shelter.
Kiruna, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Treatment assistant/social worker
Work model On location
Application due date 16 February 2026
Are you the one?
For a vibrant Kiruna. One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are Kiruna, we say. We are the caregiver who holds old mom's hand and the teacher who makes little brother read his first words. We are the childminder who makes someone grow every day and the social worker who does what it takes to change lives. We are the personal assistant who gives freedom and the librarian who brings literature close. We are the home support workers who drive to villages in blizzards like the midnight sun to be there. We are hundreds of skills, thousands of people and generations of experience who together safeguard, nurture, inspire, teach, save lives, innovate, move cities, stand up for each other and care for people. With pride and care. From mountains to cities. Today and tomorrow for a living Kiruna. There is something beautiful in that. Do you also want to work for life, people and the future in Kiruna municipality? Do you want to create value and make a real difference for what is important? The Social Administration's mission is to meet people's need for security. The administration must work to ensure that the municipality's residents receive social care in various forms and with a special responsibility to safeguard the needs and interests of vulnerable groups. We constantly strive for good quality that benefits the users of our services. At IFO-Myndighet and Administration you will find the Child and Family Group, the Adult Group, the Investigation Unit and the Administrative Unit. The Social Services' IFO Authority and Administration is aimed at those who need information, advice, support and help with social issues concerning children and young people and their parents, adults with substance abuse, income support, assistance issues, etc. We look forward to hearing from you! JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for a committed manager for shelter operations in Kiruna municipality. The shelter has 8 beds and is for those who are in acute homelessness. The manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the operation, supporting the residents and ensuring that practical needs such as accommodation and social support are met. The role requires a commitment to supporting people out of homelessness and dealing with complex situations related to substance abuse and mental health issues. Our aim is to be able to offer emergency help to people with the long-term goal of helping everyone to have their own accommodation/home. Working hours are during the day on weekdays. We are looking for you who are passionate about working with people in an often vulnerable life situation who are in need of help and support. QUALIFICATIONS Suitable education for the position is social educator or other post-secondary education in social work that is considered suitable by the employer. Experience of similar work would be an advantage. A holistic approach and the ability to get parts to work together are important qualities, as are commitment and a willingness to develop. Great importance is attached to personal suitability. OTHER To work with us, you must share Kiruna municipality's common values where respect, responsibility and collaboration are the key words. We offer a pleasant working environment and stimulating tasks and that you as an employee get a good balance between work and leisure. We have many different benefits where you as an employee can train free of charge at various training facilities up to SEK 5000 / year, we have cabins in the mountains that you can rent, we offer the opportunity to exchange salary for days off. We strive for gender balance and see diversity as a strength, we welcome employees with different backgrounds and work to ensure that our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna municipality sees full-time as a right and part-time as an opportunity. It is an advantage if you have knowledge of Finnish, Sami and/or Meänkieli as Kiruna municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna municipality has made media choices for this recruitment and therefore refrains from contacting advertisers or other sellers of recruitment services.