Administrative Assistant for the Social Services Department in the City of Stockholm

Stockholm – our capital with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we are looking for someone who wants to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

The Social Services Department in the City of Stockholm has an overarching and coordinating role for social services' individual and family care and the disability area. Here, good conditions are created to meet residents in need of social services support. In close cooperation with the district administrations, we contribute to a modern, digital, legally secure, equal, and knowledge-based social services, and we have a strong focus on development. The department offers a wide range of support services to the city's residents, and the range changes based on the needs of Stockholm residents and the district administrations' requests. The work is often done in close collaboration with other authorities, civil society, and the business community. The Social Services Department is also responsible for the city's catering and tobacco permits and conducts inspections.

Welcome to Us

The City of Stockholm's social emergency unit consists of five sections, one of which is Outreach and Counseling. In addition, there are sections for social emergency services, reinforcement teams and special assignments, the section for human trafficking and prostitution, and the youth emergency section. In total, over 100 people work within the unit.

At Outreach and Counseling, a total of 20 social workers work with various types of outreach and counseling assignments, all without exercising authority. In addition, there is a group leader and a unit manager. Some of the staff work during the day from Monday to Friday, but most are scheduled and also work evenings and Saturdays. The work as an administrative assistant is largely independent but always in close consultation with the unit manager and group leader.

The work mainly involves personnel and payroll administration, scheduling, and staffing. The position as an administrative assistant is on weekdays, during the day. You will work closely with other administrative assistants in the unit and have regular meetings to cover for each other when needed.

We are looking for someone who enjoys varied work and tasks in a changing environment where no two days are the same!

We Offer

We offer you a workplace where active employee participation and clear leadership are the foundation for providing the best service to the people of Stockholm. We also offer wellness benefits and other perks within the city. As an employee with us, you will work on exciting, diverse assignments and develop. Are you curious about working with us and feel that the described position would suit you? Warmly welcome with your application!

The City of Stockholm uses competence-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's skills and thus preventing discrimination.