Welcome to Trelleborg Municipality!

In Trelleborg, we work together for a growing successful community where it is good to live. Our 61 villages and 21 districts are creative meeting places that bubble with life. Here we want things, tell about them, and come just as we are. This means we welcome others in the same generous and curious way.

Welcome to take your place on the journey!

The Workplace

Welcome to work at the Authority Unit for Functional Support, which is part of the Social Administration. We are responsible for the exercise of authority under LSS, the Act (1993:387) on support and service for certain disabled persons, as well as SoL, the Social Services Act (2001:453) related to the target group.

We are now looking for a new colleague who will become a natural part of our team during a colleague's planned absence.

You will be welcomed by a small but cheerful group with broad expertise, who place great importance on driving change work together by actively keeping updated on current legislation. We believe it is important to jointly contribute to creating a good work environment where both as individuals and as a group we are given the opportunity to grow in our professional roles. In our work, we strive for a holistic perspective!

The workplace is easy to access, with good communication opportunities and about a five-minute walk from the bus and train station Trelleborg C.

Trelleborg Municipality offers a number of benefits; of course, wellness compensation, the opportunity to exchange vacation pay for extra vacation days, and the opportunity for a gender equality bonus for those who share parental leave equally.

Read more about us as an employer and our benefits here: Trelleborg Municipality (https://www.trelleborg.se/naringsliv-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/)

Job Responsibilities

At the Authority Unit for Functional Support, you are responsible for cases throughout the entire processing process. The tasks mainly consist of legally secure investigations, assessments, decisions on interventions, and follow-up in accordance with applicable legislation. An important part of fulfilling the above is to be familiar with applicable laws and regulations and to document well based on the role's tasks.

The work is based on a holistic perspective where the individual and their needs are at the center. As a caseworker, you may meet the applicant, their representatives, relatives, and other professionals.

A good, dignified, and respectful approach is important in all contacts, both internally and externally.

You can work independently while collaborating well with those you meet. In your work, you have access to various support functions such as supervision, professional development, and support from the lead caseworker in daily work.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or another equivalent higher education. You have updated professional experience in investigative work and authority exercise within LSS and SoL, as well as good knowledge of the target groups, applicable legislation, and case law.

You also have good computer skills and a well-developed linguistic ability in the Swedish language, both spoken and written. A B driver's license is required.

Meritorious professional experience includes:

• The operational system Life Care
• The working method IBIC

In addition to formal qualifications, great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who wants to meet people, has a positive view of humanity, good collaboration skills, and a strong self-motivation. To thrive and succeed in the role of caseworker within functional support, you need to have a well-developed social ability, responsiveness, and an interest in creating good relationships. A dignified and respectful approach is important in our work. You plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively. Set and adhere to deadlines. You are responsible, meticulous, and work with quality awareness. You can collaborate solution-focused with internal and external contacts from a holistic perspective.

If it becomes relevant for you to work within any of our operations, you will need to:

• Valid extract from the criminal record. Read more and obtain the form at Police (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/)
• Show a valid work permit

Contact

Unit Manager Maria Lovèn Gärling phone 0410-73 43 83

Union contacts:

Please note that we have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with qualification and selection questions. This is for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.