Do you want an exciting and varied job where you make a difference every day?

We offer a meaningful job where you meet people in different life situations and contribute to safety and quality in elderly care.

The work is varied and gives you the opportunity to develop while making a difference for those you meet.

Our vision

Together for a better life – throughout life. Elderly care works for independence at home and safe care and support. We base our work on the strategies: collaborate, prevent, ensure competence, and digitalize.

About us

The Elderly Investigation Unit consists of about 40 employees and has its office centrally located in Umeå. We meet people aged 65 and older who need support and assistance due to the consequences of aging. We process applications, investigate, and make decisions according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and follow up on interventions to ensure that needs are met.

Your tasks

As a social worker, you will work with:

• Receiving applications and reports
• Investigating and making decisions according to SoL, supported by the IBIC model (Individual Needs in Center)
• Documenting and following up on interventions
• Collaborating with colleagues, relatives, and other actors

You meet people in different life situations and provide support and guidance. The role requires independence, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize, but also offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of future elderly care.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in social work
• Several years of experience in public authority work where you have conducted investigations and made decisions based on the Social Services Act (SoL)
• Good communication skills in Swedish, both spoken and written
• A valid driver's license (B)

Additionally, it is an advantage if you have experience in public authority work according to SoL with a focus on elderly care, as well as knowledge of Sami or Finnish.

As a person, you are secure, stable, and flexible. You have a good ability to prioritize and collaborate with internal and external parties. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns; you can find contact details below. We warmly welcome your application!

Other

Before an employment offer, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal record. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process.

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Together with us, you will work on socially important tasks where you contribute to making Umeå a safe, secure, and enjoyable place.

Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside of work. Here you can learn about what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta (https://www.umea.se/flytta)

We are looking to grow, and perhaps we are looking for you? Do you want more too? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.