Assistance Officer in Elderly Care

In Lycksele municipality, we are convinced that a welcoming approach and shared values strengthen the municipality and its attractiveness. The municipality aims to develop into a welcoming community with high attractiveness, where talents are nurtured and developed, and where citizens, customers, suppliers, and others that the municipality interacts with receive a professional response and good service. Lycksele municipality has a belief in the future, drive, and commitment that moves us forward. Our values are based on Compassion, Togetherness, and Drive.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are now looking for an assistance officer to handle cases within elderly care.

The social services in Lycksele municipality belong to the area of Individual and Family Care. In the Assistance Unit, we all work together in a team, where we support and help each other with various cases. Our goal is to help the elderly and people with disabilities to have their needs and rights met. We cherish a good collaborative climate and a good working environment, and we are now looking for a colleague who shares the same approach as us.

As an assistance officer, you will investigate and decide on services based on current legislation. With us, you will work on cases within elderly care. You will follow current guidelines and routines and are responsible for investigating, making decisions, and sending orders to providers in a legally secure manner. The work also includes follow-up and reassessment of previously decided services.

YOUR PROFILE

We believe in the right competence in the right place.

We are primarily looking for someone who is a trained social worker or behavioral scientist, but you who are at the end of your education are also welcome to apply. We believe that experience in public authority is an advantage, but not a requirement. If you have previous work experience in elderly care in any form, we see it as meritorious. A valid driver's license (B) and driving experience are required for the position.

As a person, you share our vision that together we achieve results. You see the workgroup as an asset for competence and experience exchange, while also having the ability to take responsibility for and drive your cases forward. With us, we support each other where needed, which requires you to be adaptable in your work and prioritize according to current conditions. You have a positive attitude that influences your surroundings, and you see opportunities in people's potential to develop. To be successful in the role of assistance officer, we believe you enjoy administrative tasks and have the ability to understand and navigate digital systems. Experience with the operational system LifeCare is meritorious. We are a value-driven organization and want your response and actions to align with our values – Compassion, Togetherness, and Drive. Therefore, great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

WE OFFER YOU

In Lycksele municipality, people are the most important resource. It is the human resources that generate value, quality, and content in our operations. We strive to be an attractive employer where each employee's abilities are expressed and developed through a working climate based on openness, trust, and dialogue. Employees in Lycksele municipality should have the opportunity for balance in work life, be involved, and have the chance to strengthen and develop in their professional roles.

As an employee of Lycksele municipality, a number of employee benefits follow. For more information about employee benefits, see link: www.lycksele.se/kommun/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/lycksele-kommun-som-arbetsgivare/vart-erbjudande/ (www.lycksele.se/kommun/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/lycksele-kommun-som-arbetsgivare/vart-erbjudande/)

For more information on how it is to live, work, and reside in Lycksele, see link: www.lycksele.se/levailycksele (www.lycksele.se/levailycksele)

ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT

Duration: Fixed-term employment for 1 year with a possibility of extension.
Scope: 100%
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.
Salary: We apply individual salaries, please state your salary expectations in your application.
If you are interested in knowing the salary range for the position, you can contact our payroll administrators at tel. 0950-162 00.

In Lycksele municipality, everyone works together, and the diversity that the municipality represents is a driving force in the development forward. We actively work for a working environment with equal conditions and value the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

Since Lycksele municipality is a Sámi administrative area, knowledge of Sámi may be meritorious in some cases.

In Lycksele municipality, you can work with our value base as a host within the framework of your regular position. For more information, talk to the recruiting manager.

In Lycksele, you can combine your regular work with a part-time position as a firefighter. Contact the rescue service at 0950-162 06 if you are interested in working as a part-time firefighter.

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Do you feel, based on what you have read about us – that you would fit in as an assistance officer in Lycksele municipality? You are warmly welcome to submit your application marked with reference number 1244, no later than 2025-12-18. Selection is ongoing, so do not wait to send in your application. You can apply via the button below or by mail to Lycksele municipality, Municipal Executive Office, 921 81 Lycksele.