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Signs of Safety inom socialtjänsten: Socialsekreterarnas uppfattning
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work, Criminology and Public Health Sciences.
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Social Work, Criminology and Public Health Sciences.
2024 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

The purpose of the study was to investigate social workers' perceptions of using Signs of Safety in their daily practical work. This in relation to the approach's purpose to put children's safety first. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted with social workers within the child and youth unit of social services in two municipalities. The data was then analyzed through a thematic analysis. Using system theory as the framework, the study found that management support, organizational conditions, education, and supervision were important factors for effective implementation. Furthermore, the study showed that Signs of Safety has helped social workers build alliances with families, increase efficiency and focus, and change their role in relation to the families. The study's key findings highlight the difficulties in shifting mindsets and working methods, as well as how Signs of Safety has contributed to social workers transitioning from authority figures to fellow humans.

Abstract [sv]

Studiens syfte var att undersöka socialsekreterarnas uppfattning av att använda Signs of Safety i det dagliga praktiska arbetet. Detta i förhållande till förhållningssättets syfte att sätta barnens trygghet i centrum. Sex semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes med socialsekreterare inom socialtjänstens barn- och ungdomsenhet i två kommuner. Därefter analyserades empirin genom en tematisk analys. Studiens teoretiska utgångspunkt var systemteorin. Studien visade på att stöd från ledningen, organisatoriska förutsättningar, utbildning och handledning har varit viktiga faktorer för att kunna använda förhållningssättet ändamålsenligt. Vidare visade studien att Signs of Safety har bidragit till att socialsekreterarna kunnat skapa allians med familjerna, ökat effektiviteten och fokuset samt fått en förändrad roll gentemot familjerna. Studiens viktigaste fynd handlar om svårigheterna kring att ställa om tanke- och arbetssätt samt hur Signs of Safety bidragit till att socialsekreterarna gått från myndighetsperson till medmänniska.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 48
Keywords [en]
Implementation, Signs of Safety, Social work, Social worker, System theory
Keywords [sv]
Implementering, Signs of Safety, Socialsekreterare, Socialt arbete, Systemteori
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Social Work
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-44764OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-44764DiVA, id: diva2:1872981
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Social work
Educational program
Social work
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Available from: 2024-07-01 Created: 2024-06-18 Last updated: 2025-10-02Bibliographically approved

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