Social Worker at Sävsjö Municipality

Sävsjö Municipality is a small municipality with great opportunities for growth. In this small community, there is a close connection between people – between you and your colleagues, and between employees and managers. Together, we work to provide our residents with the best possible service, and in our teams, you will have the chance to take your place, develop, and contribute.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a social worker in the Authority Function for elderly people and people with disabilities, you will work to ensure legal security and participation according to the IBIC (Individual's Needs in Center) investigation method. As a caseworker, you are responsible for investigating and assessing needs, making decisions, and following up on interventions according to the Social Services Act. The role also includes informing and guiding the municipality's citizens to the right support and assistance through meetings with individuals, relatives, other authorities, and care providers.

Your assignment also involves following up on and ensuring quality in individual cases and being responsible for outreach activities for the target group. To thrive in this role, you need to easily adapt to changing circumstances and choose to see opportunities and solutions. In your interactions with others, you are trustworthy and respectful. Working for high quality with satisfied users and a good work climate is an important part of the assignment and something we believe motivates you. In the unit, we continuously work to improve our working methods and practices.

We offer you a fun and stimulating job with good opportunities for personal development. To ensure you feel secure in your role as a social worker with us, you will have access to a mentor to support you in your new job.

The position is a temporary contract until March 20, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for the position, you must have a degree in social work or another equivalent education, with good knowledge of the application of current legislation and preferably experience in authority exercise according to the Social Services Act.

The work requires independence but also demands close collaboration with other professionals around the user. For this, you need to be able to create good working relationships, have strong communication skills, and a professional approach.

Furthermore, we are looking for someone with good organizational skills, knowledge in administration and documentation. You possess social competence, empathetic ability, and are attentive in your contact with applicants. It is important that you work with the individual's needs at the center.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

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Welcome with your application! Selection may occur on an ongoing basis.