Vacant job

The position is located within the Social Administration, which is one of eight administrations in Linköping Municipality. The Social Administration is responsible for authority exercise, ordering services, and self-management in the areas of individual and family care, LSS, and social psychiatry. We ensure that all residents receive the support they are entitled to. Do you want to enhance everyday life and improve the quality of life for the people of Linköping? With us, you can make a significant difference and contribute to making Linköping a better place. Welcome to us!

Imagine a future where social services are a force for positive change, where every individual feels seen and receives the support they need. A future where we together create a more inclusive and equal municipality to live in. To get there, we need to develop our social services – and that’s where you come in!

We strive to be a flexible administration with the ability to adapt based on the situation of the municipal residents but also changes in our environment. We are moving towards a more team-oriented working method and are now expanding the group to ensure equal and uniform support in the municipality.

Here is a unique opportunity for you to actively contribute to shaping the future of social services, focusing on smart collaboration and effective solutions. Are you responsible, flexible, and service-oriented, with good collaboration skills and the ability to meet others with attentiveness and a calm demeanor? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

Your Responsibilities

The positions we are recruiting for are as assistance assessors with a focus on Social Psychiatry in the Adult Department of the Social Administration.

With us, you will become part of an engaged, development-oriented, and supportive workgroup consisting of assistance assessors, senior social workers, and unit managers. Currently, we have two teams in the group. The teams meet daily to support each other and prioritize the team’s tasks for the day.

The entire group works targeted towards adults in need of psychosocial support or urgent need of shelter due to psychiatric issues, and in our new assignment, we will also handle applications for individuals who belong to the target group according to LSS and who only apply for psychosocial support under the Social Services Act.

The group’s tasks include handling cases according to the Social Services Act, which involves investigating applications, following up on services, and documentation work. The work also includes motivational interviewing (MI) as well as providing information and advice to users and partners. Important aspects include collaboration internally within the administration and externally with other relevant actors such as providers and health care.

Within the unit and department, there are also groups that work with authority exercise in addiction, crime, LSS, and housing issues, which is a significant asset in cases requiring cross-professional collaboration.

With us, you will meet adults in vulnerable situations, where one day is not like the other. It is a challenging, fun, and important job where you get the chance to contribute and develop the future of social services together with our group!

Your Workplace

The unit you will join is part of the Adult Department within the Social Administration. The unit consists of two groups, focused on social psychiatry and individual and family care, respectively. The unit includes unit managers, senior social workers, and employees with various roles such as assistance assessors, case handlers, and social workers.

We work closely with the unit that handles authority exercise according to LSS and the Housing Unit, which is also part of the Adult Department. The department also includes several operations that work with the execution of various support measures that have been granted. The working hours are currently scheduled on weekdays from 07:50 to 17:00, and we have flexible working hours agreements. Possibility for remote work exists after agreement, when deemed appropriate based on the needs of the operation and personal conditions. The workplace is located at Drottninggatan 45.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or behavioral science. You need to have completed courses in social work, social law, and administrative law, as well as have experience in social authority work and work within investigation and follow-up. If you have also completed a course in psychology, or have experience working in social psychiatry or addiction and dependency issues, that is considered an advantage. We prefer that you have undergone training in MI and have knowledge of the new Social Services Act 2025. A B driver's license is a requirement as travel is involved in the position. We expect you to have good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form as the position involves both internal and external contacts with accompanying documentation. Previous knowledge and experience of working in the operational system Treserva and with the IBIC working method is a plus.

To thrive and succeed in the role, it is important that you are flexible and can adapt to changing circumstances. You are curious and have a driving and engaging approach. Collaboration with colleagues occurs in a responsive and constructive manner, where active listening and conflict management are included. Calmness and stability permeate your way of handling pressured situations. You express yourself clearly and correctly in writing, have good analytical skills, and are skilled at prioritizing, planning, and taking responsibility for your tasks.

In this recruitment, we will use tests as part of our assessment; the tests provide us with information about personality and problem-solving ability. Selection will occur on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

When you apply for a position in Linköping Municipality, you register your application by logging in via e-identification (such as BankID or FrejaID) instead of an email address. Do you lack e-identification? Please contact the responsible HR consultant or manager, and they will help you register your application.

Start date: By agreement

Employment form: Permanent employment

Employment rate: 100%

Number of vacancies: 4

Ref. no: 16421

In this application, you do not attach a personal letter.

Together we shape the future city

Linköping is one of Europe’s most innovative cities and a municipality of opportunities. With energy, courage, and heart, we make our city even better. We are driven by curiosity and the desire to find new solutions. And by enhancing everyday life and improving the quality of life for our residents.