Do you want to contribute to the development and quality of social services?

At Halmstad Municipality, we work to create a safe and knowledge-based social service.

Our current planning secretary is moving on to a role where she will have the opportunity to try another position. In the meantime, we are looking for a temporary planning secretary who wants to contribute to the development and quality of our services in housing and short-term care. We implement services for housing with special support and short-term stays according to LSS for adults within the target groups as per LSS § 1:1 and 1:2. Our services are based on values from SoL, LSS, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The goal is to provide individualized support for a dignified life, participation, and equality, with quality ensured through continuous development.

Are you structured, analytical, and enjoy working closely with management and operations? Then this temporary position is for you!

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will be part of the department's staff and work on behalf of the department head. You will provide qualified administrative and practical support to the department head, management team, and all operations within the department. You will prepare decision-making materials, structure, and compile information at both departmental and unit levels.

You will work with strategic issues and coordinate the department's work with operational plans and planning analysis. You will identify areas for development and collaborate internally and externally. You will provide process support during organizational changes, reviews, follow-ups, implementation, project management, and planning.

An important part of the assignment is to work with quality and development efforts together with the corresponding functions of the administration to optimize the overall quality work – all to create evidence-based practice and quality-assured social services.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor's degree (180 credits) in a relevant field.
• Meritorious with 30 credits in social law.
• Experience in documentation and working with the Office suite, especially Excel.
• The ability to structure and analyze information and develop strategies.
• Good communication skills – you can express yourself pedagogically in speech and writing, adapted to the audience.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability, and the following competencies are central:

• Networking – You build and maintain relationships to create collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Transparent communication – You communicate openly and clearly, share relevant information, and build trust.
• Problem-solving – You analyze complex issues, identify solutions, and act for the best results.
• Planning and structuring – You organize your work, prioritize correctly, and ensure that tasks are completed on time and with quality.

You are creative, innovative, and can drive issues related to legislation, evidence-based practice, and political ambitions. You easily adapt to new circumstances and create good relationships with colleagues, partners, and management.

We Offer You

A meaningful job where you contribute to societal benefit and development. With us, you will receive:

• Wellness allowance and smoke-free working hours.
• Professional development and support in your role.
• A workplace where collaboration, quality, and innovation are key principles.

Additional Information

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, we ask you to submit your application digitally. Recruitment is ongoing, so do not wait to submit your application.

Before employment, you need to demonstrate that you have the right to work in Sweden according to the Aliens Ordinance. The position will be filled provided it is not claimed by surplus staff.

We value diversity and welcome applicants who contribute to a balanced gender and age distribution as well as ethnic and cultural variation.

We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Interviews are expected to be held on the afternoon of February 11, 2026, and the start date is anticipated to be at the beginning of May 2026.

Warm welcome with your application!

The Social Administration works to provide support and help to children, young people, families, and individuals with disabilities or dependency issues. We also work with outreach and preventive measures. Fundamental to us is that we meet each other in a respectful manner – both our users and among ourselves as colleagues.

When you work at Halmstad Municipality, you create meaning by shaping, strengthening, and enriching the everyday lives of others - whoever you are. With us, collaboration, balance, and the opportunity to develop, both as a professional and as a person, are important - we are the workplace where you get more out of life! Read more about us here (https://www.halmstad.se/intro).