Vacant job

Nature-rich Arvidsjaur is located in the heart of the Lapland region, approximately 900 miles north of Stockholm and 11 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Here, everything is close at hand, both within the municipality and globally thanks to our airport. With a wide range of leisure activities, a welcoming attitude, and nature right at your doorstep, Arvidsjaur is a place where it is easy to feel comfortable. The local business landscape is characterized by tourism and trade, wood processing, vehicle testing operations, reindeer herding, and the public sector.

In Arvidsjaur, we offer both security and simplicity in everyday life – everything is nearby. Regardless of where in the municipality you choose to settle, Arvidsjaur can offer good living conditions and excellent opportunities for attractive housing. Want to know more about what it is like to live and work in Arvidsjaur? Visit flyttatillarvidsjaur.se (https://flyttatillarvidsjaur.se)!

As an employer, Arvidsjaur Municipality offers a stimulating work environment. Working with us means working according to the municipality's shared value system, with the key words being: Joy, respect, and professionalism.

Since Árviesjávrrie belongs to the Sami administrative area, we welcome applicants with knowledge of the Sami language and culture. We have a need for Sami-speaking staff in certain sectors, and Sami skills may therefore be meritorious for certain appointments.

As an employee of Arvidsjaur Municipality, you may need to use your private phone for, for example, logging into operational systems.

We welcome your application! We have actively chosen the placement of our advertisements, and contact from recruitment and staffing agencies is declined.

1 Position

We welcome you to our team, characterized by close teamwork where we support and develop each other, with an experienced team leader who is available in your daily work life. In addition, we offer process guidance and flexibility regarding the workplace, offering remote work according to the municipality's current agreements.

The Individual and Family Care unit consists of the working groups: Children and Youth, Family Law, Economic Assistance, Harmful Use and Addiction, and Administration. The organization also includes personal representatives and assistance handlers. The unit is relatively small, and all working groups work closely together.

On-call duties and longer business trips occur, with compensation according to current agreements. A day off after on-call duty is covered by the employer. With current staffing, this means you will receive 7 extra days off per year.

The assignment to investigate children and young people is our most complex assignment within IFO (Individual and Family Care). We apply individual salary setting based on market-driven wages as well as the complexity of the assignment. This means we guarantee you a significantly higher salary than what is normally offered for similar assignments, based on your experience and competence. Salary range from 43,000 SEK for newly graduated professionals to significantly more for those with experience. We want to work together with you and are prepared to pay a market-competitive salary that stands out. We welcome applicants both within and outside the municipality. For the right person, we are open to dialogue regarding individual solutions.

Area of Work and Responsibilities

As a Social Secretary in the Children and Youth department at Arvidsjaur Municipality, your work will be crucial in strengthening and protecting our young citizens. Your main responsibilities will include investigating and assessing the needs of children and young people for support, planning and implementing interventions, and collaborating with other professional groups and authorities to ensure the well-being of children.

Qualifications and Competence

You, the applicant, have:

• A degree in Social Work or another relevant higher education degree that the employer deems equivalent.
• Good knowledge of legislation and guidelines within social work.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and the ability to express yourself clearly and structuredly in speech and writing.
• The ability to build relationships, flexibility, willingness to collaborate, and good communication skills.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Category B driver's license
• Documentation and computer skills
• Experience in authority exercises (public administration)
• Experience with BBIC (Barns Behov i Centrum / Children's Needs in Focus)
• Experience with the system Pulsen Combine
• Experience working with children and young people

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

As an employee within the municipality's social services, you must be able to provide a police certificate as part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

As part of Arvidsjaur Municipality, you are offered among other things the following benefits:

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Health allowance and health hour.
• A secure and inclusive work environment based on our shared values.
• Variety in tasks and opportunities to influence and make a difference.
• Pension and other favorable employment conditions.
• Flexible working hours.

The position is permanent, 100%, starting as agreed. Probationary period may apply for a maximum of 6 months.

We use continuous recruitment, and the position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. We warmly welcome your application!

Employment Type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent.