Social Secretary for Social Assistance – Tomelilla Municipality

In Österlen, we create the conditions for a high quality of life, where Tomelilla Municipality is a place for inspiration and development. The municipality has approximately 800 employees, and we offer you excellent opportunities for professional development, participation through trust, and the possibility to balance work and leisure.

We are currently on a development journey focused on streamlining and improving our services. Our ambition is to be leaders in leveraging the opportunities provided by digitalization. In short – we want to make things easy for everyone who lives in, works in, or visits Tomelilla Municipality.

In the 'Work and Livelihood' division, you will find both the Labor Market Unit and the Social Assistance Unit. We are now looking for a Social Secretary for the Social Assistance Unit, where you will have the opportunity to work with several areas of responsibility, such as Violence in Close Relationships, housing issues, newly arrived immigrants, and social assistance.

At the Economic Support Unit, five social secretaries and one administrator work, with the administrator directly linked to the work group. In our work group, we value team spirit and the importance of having fun at work! We support each other in our daily work and have regular supervision with the present manager.

From the Manager:

Hello!

If you start working with us, you and I will have a close collaboration. In my leadership style, I believe close dialogue and trust between us are important. You work with your own responsibility, but I am close by whenever you need support, supervision, or anything else. At our workplace, you will find a climate built on openness and trust. This forms the foundation for our future collaboration.

– Tina

From an Employee:

What I appreciate most about working here is the sense of community and the feeling that we truly have each other's backs. Whether in small or large matters, we support each other, and you never have to feel alone. It is a safe and pleasant workplace where you are encouraged to ask questions, learn, and grow together.

– Malin

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Job Responsibilities

As a case worker within social assistance, you will play a central role in supporting individuals toward self-sufficiency and increased security. Your work involves investigating and making decisions regarding the right to economic support according to the Social Services Act, with a large part of the case processing process taking place digitally.

You will become an important part of a team that, together with clients and partners, works to create sustainable solutions for our individuals. In addition to economic support, you will also have the opportunity to:

• Investigate cases concerning violence in close relationships
• Handle applications for social housing contracts
• Collaborate with the Labor Market Unit and other authorities to ensure individuals receive the right support

With us, you will have the chance to directly impact people's daily lives and contribute to real change every day.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, a degree in Social Work (Social Work) or another equivalent higher education qualification assessed by the employer as equivalent is required.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about social work and wants to support people in need of help and guidance. You have knowledge of social services legislation and preferably experience working with people in various life situations.

In this role, you will use your organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities every day. You collaborate with colleagues, clients, and partners to create sustainable solutions that truly make a difference.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are meticulous, structured, and see the details without losing sight of the big picture
• Have good teamwork skills and enjoy working in a team
• Communicate clearly and confidently in both speech and writing in Swedish

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with economic support, investigation, and public administration
• Previous collaboration with other authorities, for example, through internships or work
• Knowledge of the journal system Combine

With us, you will find meaningful and developmental work where you contribute every day to people receiving the support they need.

If you want to make a difference and grow in your profession, we want to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.

Tomelilla Municipality has a smoke-free workplace.

Employees are sought on the condition that the position does not need to be taken by already employed staff or persons with priority rights.

To ensure quality in the recruitment process and enable good communication with our applicants, applications must be submitted digitally via Visma Recruit and not via email or paper format. If you have protected personal data, you should not apply via Visma Recruit, but contact HR Recruitment via the switchboard at 0417-18 000.

In connection with the recruitment process, Tomelilla Municipality has taken a stance on desirable recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore expressly decline contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.