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

We are now expanding our staffing! 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 strategies on: collaborate, prevent, provide competence, and digitize.

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 handle 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 stakeholders

You will 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 B driver's license

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; contact details can be found below. We warmly welcome your application!

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Before an employment offer, we ask you to present 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 largest employer in the region 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 in 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 array of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural city 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 expand our team, and perhaps you are just the person we need? 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 living and working here. We look forward to hearing from you.