Vacant job

We are now looking for two social secretaries for the area of elderly assistance. With us, you fit in if you are secure, engaged, and genuinely interested in meeting people – and if you want to help create independence, security, and strengthen the self-reliance of the elderly. Welcome with your application!

The Workplace

The Individual and Family Care in Nordmaling Municipality consists of 35 employees and has been responsible for operations in Bjurholm Municipality since January 2024. The operations are divided into five operational areas (VO): Children, Youth & Family, Adults, Open Care, Support & Care, and Management & Support.

We work based on our quality and management system "The House," which is built on science and proven experience. Our operations are characterized by a strengths-based approach where we focus on people's inherent resources and abilities. Through shared decision-making, we create conditions for clients to be active co-creators in their own change process.

We are now looking for two social secretaries within the Support & Care area. The area currently consists of 7 social secretaries – 4 working with elderly assistance, 2 working with LSS case management, and 1 housing adapter. The group is led with close support from a group leader and a operations manager.

The Role and Responsibilities

As a social secretary within Elderly Assistance in Nordmaling and Bjurholm, you will play a crucial role in supporting our elderly citizens and ensuring they receive the help and services they need to live a dignified and independent life.

Your responsibilities include investigating, assessing, and making decisions on interventions according to the Social Services Act. You will primarily be a social secretary for the elderly and will investigate the individual's need for, for example, home care and special housing. The work also includes following up and reviewing previously made decisions. The work involves cooperation both within the group and with other professional roles and collaborating partners. You work from a holistic view of the person and meet the individual with the starting point of strengthening their own ability.

Your Profile

The requirements for you to work as a Social Secretary are that you have a social work degree or other equivalent higher education, as well as a B-driver's license since travel is part of the job. You should also have good knowledge of the Swedish language, both in speech and writing.

Meritorious is if you have experience in authority practice.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. To qualify for the position of social secretary within elderly assistance in Nordmaling and Bjurholm, you should possess the following qualities:

• Personal maturity: You should have a high degree of personal insight and empathy, which is crucial for building trust and creating positive relationships.
• Self-initiative: The work requires that you can work independently and take your own initiatives to solve complex situations that may arise.
• Flexible: You need to adapt to changed circumstances and vary your working method based on needs.
• Stable: Maintaining calm and a stable handling of stressful situations is an important part of the role.
• Cooperative: You value cooperation and creating good relationships with those you meet. You listen, communicate, and solve conflicts in a constructive way.
• Structured: You should be able to organize and plan your work in an effective and clear manner to achieve the best results.

With these qualifications, you will be able to contribute to high-quality help and support for our elderly residents, and ensure that their needs are met in the best possible way.

We Offer

• A meaningful and developing assignment
• Experienced and engaged colleagues
• Good opportunities to influence and develop operations
• Regular supervision and competence development
• Time for reflection and learning
• Good employment conditions with a competitive salary
• Possibility of remote work, as well as physical offices in Nordmaling and Bjurholm

As an employee in Nordmaling Municipality, you also have several benefits and offers. Read more about them on our website; Our Benefits (#).

Application

Interviews take place continuously during the application period, welcome with your application today!

About Nordmaling Municipality

Nordmaling Municipality has approximately 700 employees who do important work to offer welfare, service, and high-quality services to those who live and work in Nordmaling. Approximately 6,900 inhabitants as well as entrepreneurs and property owners depend on our work. We are responsible for childcare, school, and elderly care, but also for urban planning, streets/parks, individual and family care, environment, culture, leisure, and much more.

Nordmaling has an attractive location on the coast, between Umeå and Örnsköldsvik. The proximity to the sea, forest, river, fine sports facilities, and a rich association life gives great opportunities for an active leisure time – for both young and old. Arenas, shopping centers, and cultural houses are found in Örnsköldsvik in the south and Umeå in the north, both less than 30 minutes away by the Botnia Line. We are simply the center between the cities! Thinking about moving to or curious about Nordmaling? Read more at My Nordmaling (#).

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