We are looking for driven and committed assistance officers to our unit!

Job Responsibilities

As an assistance officer with us, you will play an important role in investigating and assessing the need for services according to the Social Services Act (https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/socialtjanstlag-2025400_sfs-2025-400/) for the municipality's citizens. You will work closely with citizens and relatives to ensure they receive the support they need in their daily lives, such as home care, security alarms, or special housing.

Your mission:

• Receive applications for support according to the Social Services Act for the elderly and people with disabilities.
• Investigate needs and make decisions about services such as home care, security alarms, or escorting.
• Follow up and evaluate the services to ensure they meet the needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and providers to create the best solutions for our residents.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in social work or another relevant university education that the employer assesses as equivalent, as well as a valid driver's license with category B.

It is meritorious if you:

• Have experience working with investigations and authority exercises within social services.
• Have experience working according to BBIC or IBIC.
• Have experience working in Procapita or LifeCare.

In addition to formal qualifications, we will place great importance on personal suitability.

To succeed in your role, it is important that you as a person:

• Are engaged, empathetic, and have the ability to create good relationships with different people in various life situations.
• Can understand people's life situations, needs, and goals, and can translate them into concrete services.
• Are structured, organized, meticulous, responsible, and have a good ability to handle cases promptly and effectively.
• Have good communication skills in both speech and writing.

What you will get from us:

• A meaningful job where you truly contribute to society.
• The opportunity to develop within a dynamic field with good future prospects.
• A supportive, competent, and inclusive team that cares for each other.
• Mentorship and support from the unit's case supervisor.
• Opportunities for individual supervision and group supervision.

Apply now and become part of our fantastic team in Örnsköldsvik! Together we create a better everyday life for our residents.

Welcome with your application where you attach both CV and cover letter, interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.

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About 2500 employees work in the welfare administration. The administration is governed by the Welfare Committee based on the administration's operational idea - “Together we facilitate people's ability to live a meaningful life” - we work to achieve the municipality's vision: We build best together.

In connection with the interview, we will conduct an identity check and verify citizenship. Approved documents are Passport, International ID card, Driver's license + personal certificate from the tax agency, or other ID documents that strengthen citizenship.

We welcome language skills in Finnish and/or any of the Sámi varieties as Örnsköldsvik municipality is part of both Finnish and Sámi administrative areas.

In our municipality, a number of positions are placed in security class, so a security review may be conducted. These positions require Swedish citizenship.