Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to development and quality in social services?

At Halmstad Municipality, we work to create a secure and knowledge-based social service.

Our current planning secretary is moving on to another position within the administration. We are now looking for a planning secretary who wants to contribute to development and quality in our housing and short-term stay operations.

We implement housing with special services and short-term stays according to the LSS (Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) for adults within the target group referred to in LSS § 1:1 and 1:2. Our operations are based on values from the Social Services Act (SoL), the LSS, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The goal is individually adapted support for a dignified life, participation, and equality, with quality ensured through continuous development.

Are you structured, analytical, and enjoy working closely with management and operations? Then this temporary position is for you!

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will be part of the department's staff and work on behalf of the department head. You will serve as a qualified administrative and practical support to the department head, the management group, and all operations within the department. You will prepare materials for decisions, structure, and compile information at both departmental and unit levels.

You will work on strategic issues and coordinate the department's work with operational plans and planning analysis. You will identify areas for development and collaborate internally and externally. You will provide process support during organizational changes, reviews, follow-ups, implementation, project management, and planning.

An important part of the assignment is to work on quality and development work together with the administration's corresponding functions to optimize the cross-administrative quality work – all to create an evidence-based practice and quality-assured social service.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) in a relevant field.
• Experience with documentation and working with the Office package, especially Excel.
• The ability to structure and analyze information as well as develop strategies.
• Good communication skills – you can express yourself pedagogically in speech and writing, adapted to the recipient.

We place great importance on personal suitability, and the following competencies are central:

• Networking – You build and maintain relationships to create collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Transparent communication – You communicate openly and clearly, share relevant information, and create trust.
• Problem-solving – You analyze complex issues, identify solutions, and act for the best results.
• Planning and structuring – You organize your work, prioritize correctly, and ensure that tasks are completed on time and with quality.

You are creative, innovative, and can drive issues related to legislation, evidence-based practice, and political ambitions. You adapt easily to new circumstances and build good relationships with colleagues, partners, and management.

What We Offer

A meaningful job where you contribute to social benefit and development. With us, you get:

• Wellness allowance and smoke-free working hours.
• Competence development and support in your professional role.
• A workplace where collaboration, quality, and innovation are key words.

Additional Information

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, we ask you to submit your application digitally. Recruitment is ongoing, so do not wait to submit your application.

Before employment, you must show that you have the right to work in Sweden according to the Aliens Act. The position is filled on the condition that it is not taken by surplus staff.

We value diversity and welcome applicants who contribute to an even gender and age distribution as well as ethnic and cultural variation.

We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Warmly welcome with your application!

The Social Services Administration works to provide support and help children, young people, families, and persons with disabilities or dependency problems. We also work with outreach and preventive measures. Fundamental to us is that we treat each other with respect – both our users and among our employees.

When you work in Halmstad Municipality, you create meaning by shaping, strengthening, and enriching others' daily lives – whoever you are. With us, collaboration, balance, and the opportunity to develop are important, both as a professional and as a human being – we are the workplace where you get more out of life! Read more about us here.

Open to all
We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.