Social Worker for the Adult Unit in Lekeberg Municipality

Lekeberg is situated between the offerings of the big city and the idyllic countryside! We aim to be an attractive employer where employee participation and leadership are characterized by involvement and opportunities for influence. We strive to be an efficient, sustainable, and safe municipality for our residents and employees. Positive development and future investments characterize Lekeberg as we steer towards new and exciting challenges! Would you like to join us on this journey? Read more about our municipality at www.lekeberg.se (http://www.lekeberg.se)

The Social Administration runs a broad operation within elderly care, disability services, health and medical care, as well as individual and family care. We currently have about 250 employees. If you want to work within our administration, you will be part of an organization that puts people's need for support at the center. A good approach and a professional attitude towards our users are guiding principles for quality in our work. We work from a perspective where we focus on utilizing the resources and abilities of each individual. We encourage participation and always strive for a good approach with respect for personal integrity.

The individual and family care in Lekeberg Municipality consists of a total of 20 employees in child, adult, and outpatient care. There is a team leader for the child and family unit, a team leader for the adult unit, and an IFO manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are now expanding with a position in the Adult Unit and are looking for a social worker to handle cases, primarily focusing on financial assistance, but also working with substance abuse and domestic violence is included in the role. In Lekeberg Municipality, we support individuals' paths to work and self-sufficiency according to the employment line. By working with step transitions in cases, we increase individuals' opportunities for self-sufficiency.

In the role of social worker, you will investigate, assess, make decisions, and conduct follow-ups, primarily according to the Social Services Act, but also LVM. The individual and family care has a holistic view of both people and operations. We are looking for someone who is engaged in social work and is open and curious about change work.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has:

• completed a degree in social work or another education that the employer deems equivalent
• good ability to express oneself in speech and writing
• driver's license (B) and can/may drive a car
• good computer skills.
• experience in authority exercise within the adult unit's areas of work.

It is advantageous if you have previous experience working in the Lifecare operational system. As a person, you show interest and understanding for those you meet in your professional role. You work for good communication and have a pleasant approach. Furthermore, you have an independent working style, are structured with a good ability to organize and prioritize your work effectively. You are flexible, can make decisions, adapt to changing conditions, and drive processes in a goal-oriented manner. Since the work involves contacts with multiple people, you should have very good collaboration skills. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We work together for the transition to the new Social Services Act.

A criminal record extract and diploma must be presented at the interview.

Do not wait with your application as interviews are conducted continuously during the recruitment process! We look forward to your application!

OTHER

Lekeberg Municipality consists of, among other things, the central locality of Fjugesta and the localities of Mullhyttan and Hidinge/Lanna. With short distances, good communications, and the municipality's strategic location, it is easy to enjoy both countryside and city. Here you will find attractive housing, a rich cultural and leisure life, and a good business climate.

You submit your application via our electronic recruitment tool. It is therefore important that you fill in all steps carefully so that we can make a proper assessment of your application. Some positions are security classified, so a security protection interview may also be relevant in the recruitment process.

We offer:

• healthcare allowance of 2000 SEK/year
• opportunity for a company car and benefit bicycle
• close leadership
• professional development
• opportunity for remote work
• opportunity for vacation exchange
• external supervision
• competitive salary
• a job where it is close to engaged colleagues and management
• a pleasant workplace with a sense of community.

We have actively chosen our recruitment channels and therefore decline direct contact with recruitment and staffing companies as well as advertisement sellers in connection with this recruitment.