Vacant job

Älmhult Municipality is located in southern Småland, close to good transport links and scenic areas. In Älmhult, you combine the advantages and charm of a smaller town with a unique international atmosphere. It is easy to live and reside here, and you have close access to most amenities. We are about 1800 proud and dedicated employees who provide high-quality service to the residents of Älmhult every day. Our work environment is characterized by collaboration, courage, and participation. Together we make a difference!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are now looking for an engaged social worker for our reception/investigation unit. The work involves, among other things, receiving and handling reports and applications, conducting risk assessments, and making initial assessments according to applicable legislation. You will also conduct some investigations. You provide advice, information, and consultation to both the municipality's residents and partners.

In this role, you will work both with experienced colleagues in the organization and independently, which requires you to be confident in your professional role and have the ability to make quick and well-founded decisions. The reception is the public face of social services. This may involve participating in meetings and conducting outreach efforts, such as visiting schools to inform about the work and responsibilities of social services. The work also includes developing and strengthening collaboration with other actors regarding children, such as schools, preschools, and healthcare.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and several years of experience in public authority operations. You should be well-versed in handling and documentation based on the legal frameworks that govern our operations. You are comfortable making decisions, prioritizing, and promptly handling tasks.

OTHER

Älmhult Municipality applies competence-based recruitment and does not accept personal letters. Selection is made based on CV, selection questions, and interviews related to the requirements of the position.

You can read more about what it is like to work at Älmhult Municipality: https://www.almhult.se/jobba-hos-oss (https://www.almhult.se/jobba-hos-oss)

Before employment, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work, in accordance with the Aliens Ordinance. This means that you need to prove your citizenship in the EU/EES or Switzerland by presenting a passport, national ID card, or personal certificate along with an identification document. If you cannot do this, you must instead present a valid work permit or otherwise prove that you are exempt from the work permit requirement.

We kindly but firmly decline offers of advertising and recruitment services in connection with this advertisement.