Social Secretary for Individual and Family Services in Pajala

Pajala Municipality is the large (by area) small municipality located in the land of the northern lights and the midnight sun – Torne Valley, in eastern Norrbotten. Day and night, year-round, we work in the service of society on behalf of the municipal citizens. With Pajala Municipality's core values "I exist for Pajala's citizens", "I am professional" and "I meet all people with openness and respect", we work to make a difference. Do you also want to make a difference? Then you should work with us!

1 position(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Social Secretary at the Individual and Family Services (IFO) in Pajala, you work with a wonderful team that values the municipal citizens' right to adequate support. The main responsibilities of the Social Secretary are to initiate, investigate, make assessments, make decisions, and follow up on cases concerning children, adults, financial assistance, family law, contractors, and LSS (Support and Service Act for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). Case handling is conducted according to current legislation, guidelines, and other regulatory documents.

Applicants are not expected to be proficient in all areas within IFO; there is an opportunity to undergo training to increase competence in areas where one has not previously worked. As a Social Secretary with us, you will primarily focus on two or more areas but should have a basic understanding of each area within IFO, given that we are a small group.

With us, you will be part of a developing operation. You will have the opportunity to influence and think new thoughts with colleagues who wish to collaborate, support, and develop together.

We are developing working methods that:

• reach residents early and lower the thresholds for support
• strengthen collaboration with schools, healthcare, and other actors
• create a more accessible and present social services

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for you who want a meaningful job. As a person, you are relationship-building, flexible, and structured. You contribute with a positive attitude, can easily adapt to new situations, and have a commitment to social work and lawful authority exercise.

• Social work degree or education that the employer deems equivalent
• Swedish B driving license
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

There is an opportunity for 50% remote work.

Previous experience within authority exercise, work within municipal operations, and knowledge of current legislation are meritorious.

Recruitment is ongoing, which means you may be called for an interview and the positions may be filled before the application deadline. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.

We only accept digital applications.

For some positions in Pajala Municipality, it is required by law to present a valid extract from the criminal record and/or suspicion register before employment.

Pajala Municipality is part of the administrative area for Meänkieli and Finnish, so it is meritorious if you have knowledge in one or both of these languages.

We work actively for equality and diversity in our workplaces. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this.

Pajala Municipality has taken a stand on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact with media sellers, advertising, and recruitment agencies.

For more information about us and our municipality, visit https://www.pajala.se (https://www.pajala.se)