Welcome to us

We are now looking for a social welfare officer for a temporary position in the elderly care unit.

Currently, we have 14 dedicated officers, a team leader, and a unit manager who together create a supportive and developing work environment. Every employee is an important part of our team, where we support each other in daily tasks and drive the unit's development forward.

We process applications according to SoL, LSS, and the national transport service law. Our administrative department assists with invoice review and fee management, allowing us to focus on social work and the core of social welfare case management.

Our office is located in Skärholmen center, close to shopping and a wide range of lunch options. We share an open office landscape with other units within social services.

We offer

• Individualized introduction
• Engaged colleagues and good collaboration within the unit
• Access to close and available leadership
• Opportunity to specialize in specific areas that interest you and are relevant to our operations
• Wellness allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work from home 1-2 days/week if the work allows

Your role

As a social welfare officer with us, you will meet people over 65 years old with varying backgrounds and needs, including those with substance abuse, mental health issues, dementia, or physical care needs. You will be responsible for assessing needs, making decisions about interventions, and collaborating with both internal and external actors to find the best solutions for our elderly.

Your main tasks will include:

• Conducting home visits, office visits, and discharge planning from inpatient care
• Working in the city's social systems, such as Paraplyet and Lifecare
• Assessing and deciding on interventions such as home care, day activities, and special housing forms according to the Social Services Act
• Written documentation and case management

With us, you will have wonderful colleagues who help each other and care about the good work environment. We continuously develop our operations with a focus on our target group, and you will contribute to this development through your engagement in change work.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or another higher education that we consider equivalent. It is desirable if you have knowledge of relevant legislation. Experience in authority work within elderly care and familiarity with the city's documentation systems Paraplyet and Lifecare is also an advantage.

To succeed and thrive in this role, we see that you are self-driven and communicative. You find it easy to build good relationships and adapt your communication based on whom you meet. You act professionally and show an engagement that spreads to others. We also see you as someone who takes the initiative for improvements that benefit our operations and our target group. You are persistent, which means you work efficiently to achieve results. Furthermore, you are flexible and can adjust your tasks based on changing priorities.

As a person, you need to be comfortable driving various development projects within the unit that align with our operational goals and be solution-focused. You should also feel secure in being in the spotlight and sharing your knowledge with your colleagues as part of our operational development. We place great importance on your personal skills and your commitment to the position.

Other

This position is a temporary role from February to August 2026, with the possibility of extension.

In this recruitment, we may invite candidates for interviews before the application deadline.

To work in Stockholm City with the elderly and individuals with disabilities, a criminal record extract must be presented. The extract should not be older than 6 months from the date of issue.

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