Job Advertisement: Social Welfare Officer in Osby Municipality

Osby Municipality is located in northeastern Skåne, in the heart of Southern Sweden with good communications and nature-close living environments.

Are you looking for a rewarding and interesting job with the opportunity to develop in your role? Then we have the job you are looking for!

As an employee, you are an important part of today's and tomorrow's development. We are where our citizens are; we influence and make a difference in people's everyday lives every day. We believe we have Sweden's most important job!

In Osby Municipality, we start from a common value base in our pursuit of performing ordinary jobs unusually well.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Authority Office consists of 4 social welfare officers, 2 LSS officers, and one social psychiatry officer. The workgroup is divided into two office areas, both located in Osby. The social welfare officers have their office within a 10-minute walk from the local train/bus station. The LSS and social psychiatry officers have their office within a 5-minute walk from the train/bus station. The Authority Office has regular joint workplace meetings, and since the workgroup is small, mutual support and community are highly prioritized.

In the role of social welfare officer, you often meet people in difficult and complex life situations, which means it is important that you as a person are secure and stable.

Your tasks include receiving reports and applications, investigating needs, making decisions, following up on existing decisions, and guiding individuals based on their needs according to the Social Services Act. In the role of social welfare officer, you will also collaborate closely with your colleagues and other professionals such as nursing staff, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and unit managers.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work.

Experience in authority exercise and documentation in Treserva is an advantage.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability, where you should have a professional approach and handle difficult conversations and decisions respectfully.

A valid driver's license is required as travel is included in the position.

A criminal record extract must be presented by the person offered employment.

OTHER

There is an opportunity to combine the job with being a part-time firefighter. Assessment will be made based on the needs of the organization.

In this recruitment, we work with ongoing selection, which means we may call for job interviews before the application period has ended. We therefore ask you to submit your application as soon as possible.

We have chosen a recruitment method and kindly but firmly request no contact with recruitment agencies.

In consideration of the health of employees, colleagues, customers, and users, Osby Municipality applies smoke-free working hours.

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Osby Municipality and to enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally.

If you are called for an interview, please bring your certificates.

In case of employment, a criminal record extract is required.

Welcome with your application!