Do you want to help shape the future of assistance handling?

We are looking for someone who wants a meaningful role focused on fair processing and professional interaction.

The position of assistance officer is part of the assistance unit, which consists of 11 employees who handle cases regarding LSS, home care, nursing and care homes, and housing support. The unit is led by a unit manager and group leader, both of whom have many years of experience in the unit's area.

My name is Eleonore Kanervisto, and I will be your closest manager. Since 2010, I have worked with both authority enforcement and the provision of assistance and support measures for the elderly and people with various types of disabilities. Working for fair authority enforcement with a good approach to our citizens drives me in my work. I have a fantastic team of 11 people where there is a good atmosphere and we help and support each other. We develop and improve our operations together, both in large and small ways. Kumla municipality has a forward-looking spirit and visions, making it fun and rewarding to work here! Do you want to be part of our team?

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an assistance officer, your task will be to investigate, assess, and make decisions about measures according to the Social Services Act, as well as follow up and reconsider granted decisions. You will have close collaboration and contacts with other officers in the unit, with providers, relatives, healthcare, and other actors. You should independently conduct environmental monitoring for your professional area and participate in the administration's development work.

We want you to thrive, develop, and succeed in your role. Therefore, we invest in close support from colleagues, group leaders, and managers. We also invest in professional development to create conditions for you and your colleagues to succeed in achieving our goals. This involves both internal and external professional development to keep us updated on current legal conditions and processing according to the method Individual Needs in Focus (IBIC). In recent years, we have focused on enhancing competence within IBIC to ensure that all individuals we meet are involved in the investigation of measures. We also offer good opportunities for wellness to promote healthy workplaces.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is a trained social worker and has experience in handling cases under the Social Services Act. Training and experience in IBIC, the operational system Life Care, and MI are advantageous.

You are good at meeting people in various situations in life. You are courageous and skilled at handling different situations that may arise in these meetings. You can also be flexible and find solutions with the individual at the center. Other qualities that we see as important are that you are responsible, can work independently and prioritize, and that you are confident in making decisions.

Warm welcome with your application!

OTHER

You apply for the position via the electronic application form of Public Jobs. The appointment to the position will be based on the information you provide, so it is of utmost importance that you are careful when filling out your application. In your application, you should state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

Do you have protected personal data? Contact the HR department directly at phone 019-588 000, and we will assist you with a secure application.

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Kumla municipality is a growing municipality located centrally in Örebro County and has just over 22,500 inhabitants. The municipality has successful companies, a rich cultural and leisure offering, good municipal services, and excellent communications. Kumla's Vision 2040 means that Kumla is a safe, family-friendly place where people feel a sense of belonging and connection. The flourishing and green small town has housing, but also the jobs, services, and offerings needed for a complete everyday life.

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