Job Advertisement: Social Welfare Officer

As an employee of Härnösand Municipality, your primary mission is to provide good service to residents and guests together with your colleagues. Our culture should be characterized by trust, curiosity, and learning, and we want you to have a long-term sustainable working life.

We are convinced that our approach to each other and our work has a direct connection to the residents' experience of our welfare services. We are also sure that equality and diversity develop and enhance the quality of our operations. We encourage lifelong learning and provide you with opportunities for development and career.

Härnösand is part of the High Coast with UNESCO World Heritage nature constantly present. Here we have the sea in the middle of the city. The pride for our place is great and the community is strong. The creative power gives rise to innovative companies and a vibrant association and cultural life. In Härnösand, there is time for shared experiences. Do you want to be part of an engaged team that makes a difference every day?

About the Organization

At the Assistance Unit, we work together to create security and support for people in various life situations. Here, there is an engaged team of social welfare officers who work according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Support and Service for Persons with Disabilities (LSS).

To provide the best possible support, there are also important functions such as coordinators, housing coordinators, and fee administrators. Together, we create a whole where each role contributes to making a difference.

The unit is characterized by commitment, collaboration, and a shared responsibility to develop the work and ensure a legally secure authority exercise.

Job Responsibilities

Your job responsibilities mainly consist of exercising authority according to the Social Services Act towards the target group of the elderly and persons with disabilities. The responsibilities include:

• Investigating, assessing, making decisions, and following up on interventions according to the Social Services Act
• Working preventively and in close collaboration with a cross-professional team
• Maintaining continuous contact with both internal and external collaboration partners
• Providing information, support, and service to municipal residents, relatives, and other collaboration actors

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is committed, attentive, and has good collaboration skills. You express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish and are clear in your way of conveying information in both smaller and larger contexts.

You thrive in a dynamic everyday life with varying tasks and easily adapt to new situations. You work independently and in a structured manner, take responsibility for your tasks, and are solution-oriented. Your approach is characterized by service, respect, and professionalism.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or other education deemed equivalent by the employer
• Good ability to express yourself in spoken and written Swedish
• Driving license (B)

Meritorious

• Education in social law
• Legal competence in the field of elderly care and disabilities
• Experience in case handling according to SoL
• Experience from work in home care

Other

The position is a summer temporary position and individual salary setting applies. Selection and interviews may take place continuously, which means you may be contacted before the application deadline.

To be considered for employment, you must be able to:

• Present valid ID
• If necessary, provide a copy of grades or diploma
• Prove that you have the right to work in Sweden by presenting a valid work permit
• If necessary, present a valid driver's license
• If necessary, present a valid professional license

Background Check

For certain positions, you need to present an extract from the criminal record before employment can be considered. You can read more about which operations are covered on the Swedish Police Authority's website.

Security Clearance

For certain positions, a security clearance is conducted according to security protection legislation. If you are considered for such a position, you must:

• Undergo and be approved in a security clearance

For certain positions, Swedish citizenship may be a requirement.

Application

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, we ask you to submit your application via this advertisement. We do not accept applications in any other way.

If you have a protected identity, please contact the responsible recruiter.