Vacant job

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a social worker to join our team, focusing on young adults aged 18-24. Our responsibilities include all authority functions, investigations according to SoL, LVU, and LVM, as well as follow-up of interventions, processing of financial assistance, and a focus on becoming self-sufficient.

Our working method is solution-focused, utilizing Signs of Safety, and we actively work with parallel interventions, close collaboration, and a belief in individuals' ability to create change. We believe in transparency and that we, as authority figures, are a tool for people on their journey towards self-sufficiency and a better life.

Social workers independently drive processes to support individuals towards a better life and economic self-sufficiency, while receiving substantial support from experienced colleagues, case supervisors, and unit managers.

If you join us, you will be part of a workplace with ambitious, experienced, and dedicated colleagues who support each other in daily tasks. You will also receive a personal mentor and an introduction to help you gradually acclimate to the work. External supervision and continuous professional development are also offered. We provide one hour of wellness time per week during work hours and wellness benefits. If this sounds like an exciting and enjoyable opportunity, we warmly welcome your application.

To learn more about us, please visit the link below:

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Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work and experience in authority functions within social services. You should have a strong ability to gather, analyze, assess, and communicate information, as well as be comfortable collaborating with community members, colleagues, and partners.

Some form of solution-focused training is desirable, along with good knowledge of how our community partners operate. You need to be open to working in an environment where priorities may shift based on changing circumstances. In addition to competence and experience, special consideration will be given to personal qualities that complement the team.

A valid driver's license (B) for manual transmission is required.

Experience is required.

Do not delay your application as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

About Karlstad Municipality

The Labor Market and Social Administration provides support to vulnerable children, families, and individuals with mental disabilities. Our approximately 700 employees work with addiction treatment, financial assistance, budget and debt counseling, and family law issues. Our mission also includes combating unemployment and managing permits and supervision for alcohol and tobacco.

Do you want to help create the future of Karlstad? With us at Karlstad Municipality, you can make a real difference. Here, every employee is an important part of the whole, and together we help realize our vision of "A better life in the City of the Sun." Come grow with us!

Additional Information

To ensure a quality recruitment process and simplify communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application via our recruitment system and not via email or paper format. We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

If you have protected personal information, do not register your application documents in our recruitment system or send them via email. Instead, please contact the municipality's switchboard at 054-540 00 00 for further handling.