Vacant job

No workday is the same at Växjö Municipality. Sometimes we take care of the small things and sometimes the really big ones. Regardless, it means a workday that truly matters. We are over 7,000 employees working together to create a good day, every day.

With us, you have the opportunity to make a difference while growing and developing. There is a wide range of professions and career opportunities, all of which build and create our future Växjö. Do you want to share our workday?

Work for a good day. Every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Economic Assistance unit handles applications for economic assistance, mediation funds, estate management, and investigates and makes decisions regarding urgent housing interventions, etc. As a caseworker in Economic Assistance, you will work with authority to support economically vulnerable individuals in Växjö Municipality. Primarily, you will work with individuals who have an ongoing need for assistance and also an ongoing planning/intervention within the department's units or other external actors. Main tasks include calculations, assessments, and decisions according to the Social Services Act. You will receive a mentor for training in the area.

The work is carried out in close collaboration with a coordinator and requires broad cooperation with other units, departments, and authorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is studying to become a social worker or has a degree in social work and has knowledge of applicable social legislation. Previous experience in handling economic assistance and experience in exercising authority according to the Social Services Act (SoL) is highly meritorious.

You have experience and interest in meeting people in difficult situations. Meeting individuals in financial crisis also requires the ability to combine sensitivity and empathy with clear consequences and requirements based on the Social Services Act.

As a person, you are self-assured and articulate in both speech and writing. You have excellent digital skills and problem-solving abilities. You need to have strong collaboration skills, ease of communication, and a professional demeanor.

To thrive in this role, you need to be structured and self-driven. You will work somewhat independently but contribute to common goal fulfillment in collaboration with others.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

OTHER

Employees of Växjö Municipality should reflect the diversity present in the municipality. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity.

As a permanent employee, you will typically be assigned to a position in our organization.