Social Welfare Officer at the Authority Office in Karlskrona

In Karlskrona, our ambitions are high, and we are passionate about developing the modern city by the sea. We are now looking for someone who wants to make a difference. Welcome to Blekinge's largest employer, where your opportunities for development are excellent.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Authority Office is part of the Elderly Administration's overall operations, performing authority functions based on the Social Services Act and the Housing Adaptation Act. We are responsible for assessing assistance needs for residents over 65, making decisions about housing adaptations, and handling investigations and fees. With the new Social Services Act, the focus on preventive work, accessibility, participation, and a more person-centered social service is strengthened. This means that the operations continuously need to develop methods, collaboration, and competence to meet future needs and the intentions of the legislation.

Working as a social welfare officer at the Authority Office means you are responsible for investigating assistance needs, making assessments, and making decisions according to the Social Services Act on behalf of individuals over 65. The role also includes participating in planning and coordinating efforts and collaborating both internally and externally with providers and other partners. Work and documentation take place in the operational systems Life Care and LINK. We base our assessments on the IBIC model. The work focuses on quality, legal security, and development, with the user in focus, as well as continuous efforts to adapt the operations to the requirements of the new Social Services Act and future welfare challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a degree in Social Work. Experience in elderly care is desirable. The role of a social welfare officer requires good knowledge of legislation and application within the social services area (SoL), and knowledge and experience of LSS legislation is an advantage.

As the role requires effective collaboration between various authorities, providers, and users/family members, you need to have good cooperation skills and be structured. You should be able to work independently but also easily function in a team. We see that you are creative, flexible, and positively inclined to contribute to the development of new working methods based on new requirements and current research.

As an officer, you need to have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, as well as good computer skills, as high demands are placed on communication and documentation.

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This is a permanent position with immediate start or as agreed. A probationary period may apply. Karlskrona Municipality works with full-time as the norm and therefore offers 100% employment rate.

To be considered for a position within the Elderly Administration in Karlskrona Municipality, a police record extract must be presented. It is important to order the correct extract; Register extract for work at HVB homes, and remember to order the extract in good time, as processing time can take a couple of weeks. Information about ordering can be found here Criminal Record - Request Extract | Police Authority (https://polisen.se/)

Karlskrona Municipality uses competency-based recruitment to be an employer free from discrimination. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

In Karlskrona Municipality, we have a smoke-free working time.

As an employee in Karlskrona Municipality, you have several benefits. Some of these benefits include extra vacation days when you reach a certain age, wellness grants, the opportunity to swim for free in one of the municipality's swimming pools, and a really good occupational pension agreement.

We have taken a stance on recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance during the application period.

The position is applied for via Karlskrona Municipality's e-recruitment system, see the link below.

Application

The deadline for applications is February 24, 2026. Please state your salary expectations in your application.

Selection and interviews may occur continuously during the application period.

The position is applied for via Karlskrona Municipality's e-recruitment system, see the link below.