Social Worker in Elderly Care

In Lycksele municipality, we are convinced that a welcoming approach and shared values strengthen the municipality and its attractiveness. The municipality aims to develop into a welcoming community with high attractiveness, where talents are nurtured and developed, and where citizens, customers, suppliers, and others who interact with the municipality receive professional treatment and good service. Lycksele municipality has a belief in the future, drive, and commitment that propels us forward. Our values are based on Compassion, Togetherness, and Drive.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are now looking for a social worker for handling cases within elderly care (assistance handling) as a colleague moves on within the organization.

In the authority of care, everyone works together in a team, where we support and help each other with various cases. Our goal is to assist the elderly and people with disabilities in meeting their needs and rights. We value a good collaborative climate and a healthy work environment, and we are now looking for a colleague who shares the same approach as us.

As a social worker (previously assistance handler), you will investigate and decide on interventions based on applicable legislation. With us, you will work with cases within elderly care. You will base your work on current guidelines and routines and be responsible for investigating, making decisions, and sending orders to providers in a legally secure manner. The work also includes follow-up and reassessment of previously decided interventions.

YOUR PROFILE

We believe in the right competence in the right place.

We primarily seek someone who is a trained social worker or behavioral scientist, but you who are at the end of your education are also welcome to apply. We believe that experience in authority exercise is an advantage, but not a requirement. If you have previous work experience in elderly care in any form, we see it as meritorious. A valid driver's license (B) and driving experience are required for the position.

As a person, you share our vision that together we achieve results. You see the workgroup as an asset for competence and experience exchange, while also being able to take responsibility for and drive your cases forward. With us, we support each other where needed, which requires you to be adaptable in your work and prioritize according to current conditions. You have a positive attitude that influences your surroundings, and you see opportunities in people's potential to develop. To be successful in the role of social worker, we believe you enjoy administrative tasks and have the ability to understand and engage with digital systems. Experience with the operational system LifeCare is meritorious. We are a values-driven organization and want your treatment and actions to align with our values - Compassion, Togetherness, and Drive. Therefore, great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

WE OFFER YOU

In Lycksele municipality, people are the primary resource. It is the human resources that generate value, quality, and content in our operations. We strive to be an attractive employer where each employee's abilities can be expressed and developed through a work climate based on openness, trust, and dialogue. Employees in Lycksele municipality should have the opportunity for balance in their work life, be involved, and have the chance to strengthen and develop in their professional roles.

As an employee in Lycksele municipality, you will enjoy various employee benefits. For more information about employee benefits, see link: www.lycksele.se/kommun/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/lycksele-kommun-som-arbetsgivare/vart-erbjudande/ (www.lycksele.se/kommun/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/lycksele-kommun-som-arbetsgivare/vart-erbjudande/)

For more information about living, working, and residing in Lycksele, see link: www.lycksele.se/levailycksele (www.lycksele.se/levailycksele)

ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT

Duration: Permanent employment, probationary employment may be relevant.
Scope: 100%
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.
Salary: We apply individual salaries, please state your salary expectations in your application.
If you are interested in knowing the salary range for the position, you can contact our payroll administrators at tel. 0950-162 00.

In Lycksele municipality, everyone works together, and the diversity represented by the municipality is a driving force in our development forward. We actively work for a work environment with equal conditions and value the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

Since Lycksele municipality is a Sámi administrative area, knowledge of Sámi may be meritorious in some cases.

In Lycksele municipality, you can work with our values as a host within the framework of your regular position. For more information, talk to the recruiting manager.

In Lycksele, you can combine your regular job with a part-time position as a firefighter. Contact the rescue service at 0950-162 06 if you are interested in working as a part-time firefighter.

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Do you feel, based on what you have read about us, that you would fit in as a social worker in Lycksele municipality? Warmly welcome your application marked with ref no 1283, no later than 2026-03-29. Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously, so do not wait to send in your application. You can apply via the button below or by mail to Lycksele municipality, Municipal Executive Board, 921 81 Lycksele.