Social Welfare Officer Needed in Hallsberg Municipality

In Hallsberg municipality, everyone is welcome, regardless of who they are, where they come from, and where they are headed. Hallsberg has good communication links, nature-close housing, quality preschools, primary schools, and high schools. Hallsberg is in an expansive phase with new housing developments and the establishment of new businesses. The municipality has about 16,000 residents. We are now looking for a Social Welfare Officer for the summer!

About the Organization

The Social and Labor Market Administration's Individual and Family Care is divided into two units: the Child and Family Unit and the Adult Unit. The units are led by unit managers and team leaders. We have over 50 employees at IFO in Hallsberg.

The Social Welfare Officers belong to the Adult Unit. The group is led by a team leader, and the workgroup also handles cases related to substance abuse, domestic violence, and housing issues. The unit also includes assistance officers and outpatient care for substance abusers.

The Child and Family Unit works with case management regarding children and youth, family law, foster homes, and outpatient care.

Job Responsibilities

As a Social Welfare Officer in the Adult Unit, you will work with a variety of tasks where you will make good use of your ability to meet people with different backgrounds who may sometimes be in difficult situations. The work involves investigating, documenting, making decisions, and following up on interventions according to the Social Services Act (SoL).

We use the operational system LifeCare.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a university degree in social work, social care, or equivalent education. You who have completed the fifth semester of the social work program are also welcome to apply.

You have good knowledge of legislation, and experience in case management is an advantage. You have good proficiency in the Swedish language, both spoken and written, and the ability to adapt information to the individuals you meet in your work. You also have good computer skills, the ability to work independently, structured, and can prioritize tasks. As a caseworker, a good attitude, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances are required. You are someone who enjoys problem-solving and taking initiative.

A driver's license is required.

Employee Engagement in Hallsberg Municipality

As an employee in Hallsberg municipality, you are expected to actively work together with others to achieve the municipality's goals.

Important pillars of employee engagement in Hallsberg municipality are taking responsibility and contributing to the whole, being helpful and solution-oriented, respecting competence and different perspectives, and having open and clear communication.

Other Information

The employment is a temporary position from June 9, 2025, to August 15, 2025.

Employment rate 100%.

Application

The application deadline is April 4, 2025.

We warmly welcome your application!

Before an offer of employment within the Social and Labor Market Administration is made, an acceptable extract from the police criminal record must be presented. You can order an extract from the police's website, "Check your own information in the criminal record".

We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this advertisement.

Union representatives can be reached via the municipality's contact center Hallsberg Municipality, 0582-685000.