The vision for elderly care is "Together for a better life - for life". The aim is for older people to be able to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, and when the need is too great, a place in a nursing home may be required. In a nursing home, care is provided around the clock based on the individual needs of the residents. Are you interested in working with a present leadership and creating conditions for the relationship between employees and residents? We work with a focus on high quality where the staff provide the best support to our residents. We believe that having a present leadership and working with a sustainable work environment is the key to attracting and retaining employees. Welcome with your application! Work tasks As a unit manager with us, you are responsible for operations, accommodation, staff and finances. Your main task is to ensure that we run high-quality operations where our employees provide the best support to our residents. The tasks of a unit manager include working with: Providing staff with guidance and feedback to enable nursing care to develop Communicating values, encouraging dialog and cooperation Systematic work environment management Rehabilitation and adaptation Implementation of new ways of working, such as the introduction of new digital technologies Workforce planning, staffing and recruitment Of course, there are times when the head of unit assignment is challenging, and as support in the work you have, among other things, your head of unit colleagues, you are part of a team where you have a dialogue and collaborate on common issues. You will report to deputy heads of unit who will follow up and support you in your assignment. There are also support functions in administration, finance and HR. Who are you? Working with us means that you can make a difference and help other people to have a well-functioning and meaningful everyday life. We are looking for people who have the ability to stimulate and motivate employees in their daily work. By utilizing resources where they are needed most, you will ensure that we can make a difference for those we serve. With us, no two days are the same and you need to be solution-oriented and able to quickly reprioritize based on new conditions. You are confident and courageous and have a good ability to lead and communicate in change. We are looking for you who have a university degree, perhaps as a social worker or you have other higher education that provides knowledge in relevant legislation, behavioral science and the field of leadership. In addition to a university degree, we see it as positive if you have some form of managerial or leadership training or have completed an internal trainee program for future leaders. You have previous experience as a manager. We consider it positive if you have experience in elderly care, especially from nursing and care homes. The position requires unrestricted knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing. We offer you Close cooperation and support from colleagues, managers and HR A management and leadership development program Continuous professional development Flexible working hours Subsidized health care Read more about our benefits here! About the workplace We are now looking for a unit manager for Bruksbacken care and nursing home, please read more here about our homes. Welcome with your application! We want you to attach a CV. You do not need to attach a personal letter, but be sure to fill in the selection questions in the application form. Follow Umeå municipality on Linkedin! About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 key employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, transparency, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, https://www.umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.