Welcome to Lidköping!

You are looking for new challenges. We are looking for you! We hope you want to be part of a welcoming and sustainable municipality driven by engagement. In Lidköping, water is always close by with Vänern and the archipelago around the corner, and Lidan winding through the city. It is a place rich in history that we embrace as we aim to develop and plan for the future of Lidköping. With us, you will have the opportunity to try new things and develop while making a difference for residents, entrepreneurs, associations, and visitors in Lidköping every day. Welcome with your application to Lidköping Municipality!

Description

As one of our employees moves on to another position, we are looking for someone with a genuine interest in social work with adults who wants to be part of the Economic Assistance and Counseling Reception team.

The work with economic assistance is conducted according to a method focused on supporting individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through work or studies. This means that most people applying for economic assistance are referred to the Labor Market Unit, where a coach collaborates with the participant to create a plan with appropriate measures towards self-sufficiency.

Those working with economic assistance are divided into three teams: a rehabilitation team, a reception team, and a ongoing assistance team. The reception team handles cases where there is an acute need for assistance as well as new cases requiring economic assistance.

Economic Assistance and Counseling is responsible for processing economic assistance applications and coordinating parts of the Social Welfare Sector's work with housing issues. The unit also includes responsibility for the Social Welfare Sector's reception on Fiskaregatan and the municipality's budget and debt counseling, which also provides services to Götene, Skara, and Grästorp municipalities under contract.

We offer a developing and meaningful job in a competent workgroup, a good introduction, internal and external supervision, and a pleasant working environment.

Job Responsibilities

In the Reception, you are the face of the organization and the first contact for applicants. You meet them in an important transition where security, clarity, and structure are essential. The job responsibilities include assessing the need for economic assistance for new applicants and processing applications regarding acute assistance needs. You investigate, assess, decide, and implement in accordance with current legislation and guidelines.

Qualifications

A degree in social work or another higher education that the employer deems equivalent. Experience in working with economic assistance, experience in working with individuals in vulnerable situations, and experience in a reception function within social services are meritorious.

To succeed in this role, we see that you have:

• Good collaboration skills – You enjoy working flexibly and find it easy to build good relationships with colleagues, managers, and external actors.
• Flexibility and adaptability – You are comfortable quickly shifting focus and handling new situations as circumstances change.
• Structured – You have the ability to prioritize and organize your work even under time pressure.
• Attention to detail in handling documents and documentation.
• Initiative – You take responsibility, are self-driven, and see what needs to be done without waiting for instructions.
• Communication skills – You express yourself clearly in both speech and writing and have a respectful approach towards clients and colleagues.

A driving license (B) is required for the position.

Conditions

The position is a permanent employment starting 260119 or by agreement.

Lidköping Municipality asks you to submit your application via our recruitment tool Varbi. You will find a button at the bottom of the advertisement where you can log in and apply for the position. If for any reason you cannot apply this way (e.g., protected identity), please contact the contact person in the advertisement for an alternative application method. We kindly decline calls from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of job advertisements.

Wondering what there is to do and see when you are not working? Lidköping as a place promises a rich life; it is not about money but about the opportunities to live a good life. Here, there is plenty of what is essential in life: good schools, safe areas, a diverse business community, and an active sports and association life. And of course, a beautiful and lakeside location by Vänern.

Discover more and more opportunities at Lidköping Municipality (https://lidkoping.se/kommun-och-politik/jobba-hos-oss---lediga-jobb).