Social Worker for Economic Assistance Unit

At Norrtälje Municipality, we take pride in being part of the democratic foundation of society and being a part of our residents' essential daily lives. In our broad operations with our knowledge and experience, we have a common drive – we want to enable people and opportunities to grow. We are proud of each other and how we together enrich the lives of our residents.

We offer you

In the Economic Assistance Unit, we work to investigate and assess the right to economic assistance in a legally secure manner, provide our residents with advice and support, and guide them towards self-sufficiency.

The Assignment

As a social worker in economic assistance, you are a significant link in the chain towards our common goal of supporting the municipality's residents towards their own sustainable livelihood. Some of the tasks include:

• Investigating and assessing the right to economic assistance and handling appeals.
• Mapping individual needs and matching them with appropriate interventions.
• Establishing individual plans together with the individual.
• Close collaboration with colleagues in other units and external partners to design the best support for the individual.

Challenges and Opportunities

We are society's ultimate safety net, which means you will encounter residents with various, and sometimes complex needs. The target group is not homogeneous, and the reasons for financial difficulties can vary. It can range from insufficient parental benefits, unemployment, being denied benefits from the Social Insurance Agency, or harmful use. The goal of our work is always to support the resident in achieving their own sustainable livelihood, but the path there can look very different from individual to individual.

We have high expectations of the residents and work towards encouraging them to take responsibility for their life situation while considering their unique needs. This involves a balanced approach between setting demands and motivational work. There will be a higher tempo during application periods that need to be handled with legal security.

What You Need to Bring

For this position, you are required to have a degree in social work or another higher education that the employer assesses as equivalent. Experience and knowledge of working with economic assistance and change processes are meritorious. Since parts of the job involve documentation, you need to express yourself well in both speech and writing. Experience with the Lifecare operational system is also meritorious.

You are aware that a holistic view of residents' situations is required to achieve sustainable livelihoods. You have a positive outlook and believe that all individuals have their own resources, but sometimes need help to see those resources. You possess empathetic abilities but can also distinguish between personal and professional matters.

As a person, you are creative, solution-oriented, and eager to try new ideas. You have a coaching and motivating approach as well as a good ability to collaborate and engage in dialogue. You are self-driven and take responsibility for your work in a structured manner that moves the work forward. You are stable and handle stressful situations constructively. You should have good analytical skills and not be afraid to make independent decisions based on your delegation. We place great importance on personal suitability.

Finally, like us, you find joy in going to work!

Welcome to Us

The Economic Assistance Unit is divided into two groups. In the Economic Assistance Unit, there is a unit manager, two group leaders, a specialist social worker, sixteen social workers, and two case officers. Additionally, we also handle estate investigations and FUT investigations.

Our workplace is centrally located in Norrtälje, close to public transport. We are looking for someone who has the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Today, we offer employees:

• Mentorship for new employees
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity for remote work
• Proximity to managers and group leaders
• Regular supervision and case forums
• Continuous training including learning breakfasts and legal care breakfasts
• Opportunity for vacation exchange if you are expected to work a full calendar year
• Professional development and wellness grants

Warm welcome with your application!

Employment Form, Scope, and Start

• Employment form: Permanent employment. A probationary period may be applied.
• Scope: Full-time
• Start: As soon as possible or by agreement

We interview continuously – so do not wait with your application!

About Us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where proximity to magnificent nature and urban pulse is within reach. Here, we are over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our more than 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving community. Here, we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy as we develop Norrtälje Municipality together. Please read more about our values: The resident first - Equal value for all - High expectations and Our vision: We want to be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

We offer smaller rental apartments during the first year of your new employment – so you can take your time to find your dream home. Proximity to Stockholm, Uppsala, Arlanda, and Kapellskär means that the rest of the world is always within reach.

Everyone who works with us is a member of Club Communalis – the staff association that adds a golden touch to everyday work with community, joy, and activities for all. We have a wide range of benefits related to activities, wellness, insurance, pensions, remote work, and vacation: Our benefits.

Norrtälje Municipality is part of the Finnish administrative area, and we welcome applicants who speak Finnish or any of the minority languages or other languages. Application documents for this position are considered public documents that we may disclose upon request. We have chosen our partners in this recruitment and therefore ask for no contact from salespeople of recruitment services.