Job Advertisement: Assistant Handlers

Lekeberg is situated between the offerings of the city and the idyll of the countryside! We want to be an attractive employer where employee participation and leadership are characterized by involvement and opportunities for influence. We strive to be an efficient, sustainable, and safe municipality for our residents and employees. Positive development and future investments characterize Lekeberg, and we are steering towards new and exciting challenges! Do you want to be part of the journey? Read more about our municipality at www.lekeberg.se (http://www.lekeberg.se)

The Social Administration conducts a broad range of activities within elderly care, disability services, health care, and individual and family care. We currently have about 250 employees.

If you want to work within our administration, you will be in an organization where we put people's need for support at the center. A good response and a professional approach to our users are key principles for quality in our work. We operate from a perspective where we focus on utilizing the resources and abilities of each individual. We encourage participation and always strive for a good response with respect for personal integrity.

The individual and family care in Lekeberg Municipality consists of a total of 23 employees distributed across the child and family unit, the adult unit including assistance handling, and open care. The organization is led by an IFO manager and three team leaders: one for the child and family unit, one for open care for both children and adults, and one for the adult unit.

We are now looking for two assistant handlers to our team within individual and family care, as two of our employees are going on parental leave. With us, you will be an important part of an operation characterized by commitment, professionalism, and a clear focus on the individual's needs.

Job Responsibilities

With us, you will have the opportunity to work broadly within all areas of responsibility that come with the role of an assistant handler, providing a varied and developing everyday life. You will be responsible for authority exercise according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Support and Service for Certain Disabled Persons (LSS), conducting investigations and following up on granted services. An important part of the work is to collaborate with colleagues, other operations, and external actors to find sustainable solutions for the individual. You will establish, document, and follow up on individual plans and ensure that the handling maintains high quality and is legally secure.

With us, you will work in a development-oriented context where cooperation, participation, and a professional response are central.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has a degree in social work or another relevant higher education of at least 180 higher education credits that is deemed equivalent. You have a B driver's license and preferably experience working within social services, preferably in the role of an assistant handler. We see that you have good knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing social services.

To thrive and succeed in the role, you need to be able to work both independently and in close collaboration with others. You have good communication skills, are attentive, and find it easy to build trusting relationships. Collaboration skills, structure, and a professional attitude are important qualities in daily work.

Personal Qualities

As an assistant handler, you meet people in different life situations and therefore need to have a respectful, empathetic, and professional approach. You have a good response, can create trusting relationships, and at the same time stand firm in your authority role.

We are looking for someone who is structured, independent, and has the ability to make decisions based on current regulations. You can organize and prioritize your work effectively and find it easy to adapt to changes. Good collaboration skills are a prerequisite, as the work involves close cooperation with both colleagues and external actors. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

We Offer:

We offer you a workplace with engaged colleagues and a good community as well as close and accessible leadership. With us, you will receive a wellness allowance of 3,000 kronor per year and opportunities for professional development tailored to your experiences and needs. We also offer the possibility of remote work, free parking, and free coffee as part of our everyday life.

If you want to be part of an engaged and development-oriented organization where each individual is important, then Lekeberg Municipality is the right place for you. Visit our website at www.lekeberg.se (http://www.lekeberg.se) to learn more about our municipality and how you can become part of our team within individual and family care.

A criminal record extract must be presented before employment.

We look forward to your application! Selection and interviews are ongoing.