Unit for Social Services and Disability Policy, Ministry of Social Affairs

Do you thrive with qualified and varied tasks where legal expertise is combined with an understanding of the whole? We are now looking for a case officer for a temporary position at the Unit for Social Services and Disability Policy at the Ministry of Social Affairs. Here you will contribute to reforms that strengthen quality and competence within social child and youth care, thereby contributing to the development of Sweden's welfare.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The unit works with issues within social child and youth care, individual and family care, as well as care for the elderly and people with disabilities. The unit is also responsible for coordinating children's rights policy, disability policy, and certain social insurance benefits. The work encompasses central parts of social services, including placements of children and young people, both voluntary and involuntary care, measures against youth crime, and preventive social work against crime. Relevant legislation includes, for example, the Social Services Act and the Act with Special Provisions on the Care of Young People (LVU).

As a case officer with us, you will have a varied and developing job in an organization of great societal significance. The tasks include both ongoing issues and long-term development efforts. You will, among other things, prepare materials and organize meetings, handle parliamentary questions and interpellations, and participate in the coordination of cross-unit processes. The work may also involve drafting proposals for bills, government assignments, and committee directives, as well as following up and analyzing issues within social child and youth care.

The position includes collaboration with other parts of the Government Offices, authorities, and external actors. You may also represent Sweden in various national and international processes and contexts. The tasks may change over time depending on current priorities.

Your background

We are looking for someone with a law degree (jur.kand) from a university or college and extensive experience in qualified legal work.

You have a very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish, as well as a good ability to express yourself in English.

It is advantageous if you have experience in legislative work or work within the Government Offices, strategic investigation and analysis work in government operations, as well as experience as a court of appeal or administrative court assessor or another qualified lawyer. Knowledge of crime prevention work is also a plus. A good understanding of the demands of working in a politically governed organization is also meritorious.

Your qualities

The criteria for employees at the Government Offices are wholeness, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

To succeed in the role, you need to have a very good ability to independently plan, coordinate, and drive processes. You take initiative and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You work in a structured and quality-conscious manner and have good judgment.

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities and your ability to function well in our team and contribute to the development within the unit.

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We offer a temporary position for 1 year with immediate start. A security clearance will be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Jessica Löfvenholm, group manager at the Unit for Social Services and Disability Policy. You are also welcome to contact HR officer Isabella Granström. Union contacts are Pia Fagerström for Saco and Agnes Sörensen for ST. All can be reached via the Government Offices switchboard, 08–405 10 00.

Welcome to register your CV in our recruitment tool by March 5, 2026. We look forward to reading your application.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets and actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Social Affairs, one of ten ministries, is responsible for issues concerning the welfare of society, including public health and healthcare, social services including elderly care, care for and rights of people with disabilities, sickness and parental insurance, pensions and the premium pension system, as well as sports, civil society, youth policy, burial issues, and faith communities.