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Welcome to a job that actively improves Sweden's labor market!

Our mission is to create societal benefit by connecting job seekers and employers.

At the same time, we ensure that we provide fair and equitable service to our citizens. Together, we get Sweden to work! Do you want to be one of us?

Our workplace

We work together in an environment where collaboration and mutual support are fundamental to creating an inspiring work atmosphere. We work towards common goals and can always count on each other's support in our work. Our leadership means that we lead with a close and coaching approach that encourages participation, motivation, and responsibility.

We strive to create a work environment where the balance between work and leisure is of the highest priority.

Job Description

The Public Employment Service and the Social Insurance Agency collaborate to ensure that individuals who are on sick leave or receiving activity compensation and who need coordinated efforts have access to joint mapping and rehabilitation efforts. The goal for the individual participating in rehabilitation collaboration is to develop or regain their work ability.

As early as possible, the authorities conduct joint mappings, identify and assess needs, plan and follow up on the individual rehabilitation efforts that participants are involved in, to facilitate the transition to work or studies.

You will provide support and service to individuals in need of long-term and clear planning. A significant part of the tasks is to collaborate with the Social Insurance Agency and other partners, both internally and externally, to move the case forward. You will also collaborate with employers and other actors in various phases of the individual's rehabilitation efforts. You have a good ability to collaborate, strong communication skills both verbally and in writing, and can meet individuals in a safe and calm manner in various situations. You work based on the Public Employment Service's values and have a respectful and positive approach.

To succeed as an employment officer, we see that you enjoy:

  • Interpreting and applying laws and regulations
  • Documenting information in a legally secure and structured manner
  • Meeting and working with people in various situations
  • Navigating and working in multiple systems simultaneously
  • Working towards set goals

Your employment begins with an introduction to prepare you for handling your upcoming tasks as a civil servant. If you are ready to make a difference in this important societal mission, then the Public Employment Service is the place for you!

Our offer

The position is a permanent full-time employment that may start with a six-month probationary period. The location is Kristianstad.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a workplace where we value the balance between work and private life. You will have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely for part of your working time when the business allows. We also include wellness during working hours and a favorable wellness allowance.

As an employee of the Public Employment Service, you also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society at large.

Basic requirements for the position

  • University/higher education of at least 180 higher education credits (120 credits according to the previous system)
  • Alternatively, you have been employed as an employment officer at the Public Employment Service and are assessed to have good prospects of meeting today's requirements for employment officers
  • At least 2 years of work experience, collectively working at least 50 percent for a total of 2 years
  • Good knowledge of Swedish, i.e., a good ability to communicate in speech and writing, as well as high reading comprehension
  • Driving license B

Other merits for the position

  • Experience working with work-oriented rehabilitation and individuals with various disabilities.
  • Experience and knowledge of collaboration with other actors, such as authorities, municipalities, healthcare institutions, employers, and complementary actors.
  • Experience and interest in working with employers and in acquiring places for rehabilitation efforts.

The state value base guides us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our authority.

Application

Does this sound like a position for you? Welcome with your application by 2026-03-01.

Attach your CV specifying years, months, and tasks for each employment, as well as certificates that confirm the requirements for education and/or work experience in your application. You do not need to submit a personal letter.

During the recruitment process, selection tests may occur.

If you have protected personal information, please contact the recruitment partner named in the ad for assistance in submitting your application.

We actively work to be an authority free from discrimination. It is important to us that all competencies are utilized, and we welcome all applicants. We view positively if you have knowledge of any of our national minority languages.

Welcome to the job that gets Sweden to work! Here you work on the government's mission for a labor market that helps people move forward. We unlock opportunities so that job seekers find employment and employers find their next employee. To achieve the goal, we need to collaborate, both within the agency and with various external actors across the country. Together, we drive change, develop new working methods, and create solutions that enable Sweden to continue moving forward.

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