Social Worker in Elderly Care

Do you want to help create an elderly care system where individual needs are at the center and where collaboration and quality go hand in hand? We are now looking for a dedicated social worker in elderly care (formerly known as assistance officer) to join our authority department.

The authority department for individual and family care consists of about 35 employees and is responsible for authority exercise in the areas of children and youth, LSS, social psychiatry, financial assistance, harmful use and addiction, domestic violence, elderly care, and service providers.

The unit is organized into three groups: Children and Youth/Foster Homes, Care/LSS, and Adults. Each group has a lead social worker who provides close support in daily work.

We are a competent and cohesive group that collaborates closely both internally and with our external partners. We work to create good conditions for our residents to live independently, with the right support at the right time.

In Svenljunga municipality, we have the advantages of a small municipality: short decision-making paths, proximity to colleagues, and a great opportunity to influence your work.

We take pride in our municipality and our work. Svenljunga municipality - we offer the best life!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a social worker in elderly care, you will investigate, assess, make decisions, and follow up on interventions according to the Social Services Act (SoL). At the center of your work is always the individual's needs, with the goal of creating security, participation, and the right support at the right time.

You will work both independently and together with colleagues in a team, where collaboration is a central part of the assignment. You will have regular contact and collaboration with both internal providers and external actors such as healthcare, relatives, and other areas of operation.

An important part of the role is to be a support and guide for users and their relatives, where you meet people in different life situations with respect, attentiveness, and a professional approach.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in social work or another equivalent higher education that is deemed relevant.
• Has a good knowledge of SoL and preferably experience in handling elderly care or another area within the authority exercise of social services.
• Is confident in making decisions, structuring your work, and documenting in a legally secure manner.
• Has good collaboration skills and is attentive in meeting people.

You are used to working in a fast-changing environment and maintain a professional approach even in challenging situations. It is an advantage if you have training in IBIC and previous experience with the operational system Combine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Your personal data will be used within Svenljunga municipality and by individuals involved in recruitment. The committee responsible for recruitment is the data controller and is responsible for the processing of personal data. If you want to know who is the data controller for your information, you can contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 0325-180 00.

The purpose of processing personal data is for recruitment purposes. The legal basis is consent to administer and document the recruitment process. The information that will be stored and saved due to the appeal process includes the information you provided, your CV, your cover letter, and any other information you provide to us. We will delete your information after 2 years.

If you have comments on how we handle your personal data or believe that it is contrary to data protection regulations, you should inform us as soon as possible. You can do this by contacting us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 0325-180 00 or our data protection officer. You can also file a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected])).

By law, it is required to request a criminal record extract when hiring for schools/preschools and disabilities. Before employment, we are obliged to request a current extract from the criminal record.

If you want to read more about your rights or how we handle your personal data, you can read it on our website. https://svenljunga.se/ovrigt/om-personuppgifter (https://svenljunga.se/ovrigt/om-personuppgifter)

Warm welcome with your application!