Assistant Social Worker Temporary Position

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Elderly Care Authority's Authority Office is seeking

Assistant Social Worker Temporary Position

The Authority Office is the part of the Elderly Care Authority's overall operations that performs authority exercises based on the Social Services Act and the Housing Adaptation Act. We are responsible for assistance assessments for residents over 65, making decisions on housing adaptations, and handling investigations and fee processing for residents of all ages. Our work is characterized by the principle that people should be met with respect and be able to live an active and secure life with maintained independence.

The Authority Office in the Elderly Care Authority is undergoing an exciting development process to meet the demographic changes where the proportion of elderly people is increasing, and we are moving towards a welfare system with technological development.

Assignment

Working as an assistant social worker at the Authority Office means that you are responsible for investigating the need for assistance, making assessments, and making decisions according to the Social Services Act by delegation for individuals over 65 years. The role also includes participating in the planning/coordinating of interventions and collaborating both internally and externally with providers and other partners. Work and documentation are carried out in the operational systems Life Care and Prator. We base our assessments on the IBIC model. The work is focused on quality and legal security with the user in focus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in Social Work or another qualification that the employer deems equivalent. Advanced training in law, such as administrative law or the Social Services Act, is meritorious. Experience working with elderly care is desirable.

The role of assistant social worker requires good knowledge of legislation and application within the social services area (SoL), and knowledge and experience of LSS legislation is meritorious.

Since the role requires effective collaboration between different authorities, providers, and users/relatives, you need to have good collaborative skills and be structured. You should be able to work independently but also easily function in a team. We see that you are creative, flexible, and positively inclined to contribute to the development of new working methods based on new requirements and current research.

As a caseworker, you need to have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, as well as good computer skills since high demands are placed on communication and documentation.

A valid driver's license (B) is required.

OTHER

In Karlskrona municipality, you as an employee have several benefits. Some of these benefits include extra vacation days when you reach a certain age, wellness grants, the opportunity to swim for free in any of the municipality's swimming halls, and a really good occupational pension agreement.