Vacant job

Nature-rich Arvidsjaur is located in the heart of the Lapland region, approximately 90 miles north of Stockholm and 11 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Here, everything is close by, both within the municipality and globally thanks to our airport. With a wide range of leisure activities, a welcoming attitude, and nature at your doorstep, Arvidsjaur is a place where it is easy to feel at home. 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. No matter where in the municipality you choose to settle, Arvidsjaur offers good living conditions and excellent opportunities for attractive housing. Want to know more about living and working in Arvidsjaur? Visit flyttatillarvidsjaur.se!

As an employer, Arvidsjaur Municipality offers a stimulating work environment. Working with us means working according to the municipality's shared values, with the key words being: Joy, respect, and professionalism. Since Árviesjávrrie belongs to the Sami administrative area, we welcome applicants with knowledge of Sami language and culture. We have a need for Sami-speaking staff in certain sectors, and Sami skills can therefore be meritorious for certain positions.

As an employee of Arvidsjaur Municipality, you may need to use your private phone for, for example, logging into operational systems. We look forward to receiving your application! We have actively chosen the placement of our advertisements, and contact from recruitment and staffing agencies is declined.

About the 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 accessible in your daily work life. In addition, we offer process guidance and flexibility regarding the workplace, where we offer remote work according to the municipality's current agreement.

The Individual and Family Care department consists of the working groups for Children and Young People, 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 the current agreement. A day off after on-call duty is paid for 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. 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 and significantly more for you 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 Children and Young People 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 who apply have:

• A Social Work degree or other relevant higher education 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 structured in speech and writing.
• You easily build relationships, are flexible, cooperative, and have good communication skills.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Category B driver's license
• Documentation and computer skills
• Experience in authority practice
• Experience with BBIC
• 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 record extract 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.
• Wellness allowance and wellness 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% with a start date according to agreement. Probationary period may be applied for a maximum of 6 months. We apply continuous recruitment, and the position may therefore be filled before the last application date. We warmly welcome your application!

Employment Type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent.