Vacant job

Individual and Family Care (IFO) is part of the Social and Education Administration in Ludvika Municipality. We have approximately 120 employees and are organized into five units: The Investigation Unit, The Support and Social Assistance Unit, The Foster Care and Family Law Unit, The Open Care Unit, and the Employment and Integration Unit. Within IFO, both experienced and newly trained staff work together, and as a new employee, you are offered an individually tailored introduction and access to mentors.

Within the Support and Social Assistance Unit, 22 dedicated and skilled employees work with financial assistance, domestic violence, honor-based violence and oppression, housing social contracts, mediation of own funds, social practice, handling of estate notifications, and soon also harmful use/addiction.

DUTIES

Do you want a job where you have the opportunity to make a difference for others every day?

Working with financial assistance in Ludvika Municipality involves qualified social work where we, with curiosity and activity, want to help people stand on their own feet and achieve independence, both socially and economically. You work with mapping and motivation towards those you meet and collaborate with other actors, both internally and externally. You investigate and make decisions regarding the right to financial assistance based on current laws and legal practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

You have a degree in social work or other education that the employer considers equivalent. You have good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing. A B-driving license is required as travel occurs in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of authority exercise within financial assistance.
• Education and experience in MI (Reception and Intervention Unit).
• Experience working in the Lifecare system.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The duties place high demands on personal responsibility, flexibility, and initiative. We also want you to have good cooperation skills and the ability to meet and motivate people who are in vulnerable situations. We place great importance on personal suitability for the profession.

WHAT YOU GET FROM US

As an employee in Ludvika Municipality, you have access to wellness benefits, flexible working hours, holiday day exchange, and a subsidized annual pass with Dalatrafik.

In Ludvika Municipality, we work according to our value foundation "Lagandan" which consists of four principles: Relationships, Joy, Learning, and Drive. It is built on collaboration and cooperation, a sense of "we," and a desire to continue developing. It is with Lagandan that we take on our mission and strive towards our vision of being the municipality of the future, growth, and opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: Full-time

Working hours: Daytime

Start date: As agreed

Number of positions: 1

CONTACT PERSONS

Kajsa Tengström, Unit Manager, [email protected], +46 240-869 55

Sara Spinks, Senior Social Secretary, [email protected], +46 240-868 49

Linda Pettersson, Senior Social Secretary, [email protected], +46 240-862 19

UNION CONTACT

Academic Professionals SSR and Vision can be reached via the municipality's switchboard at +46 240-860 00.

APPLICATION

We welcome your application by July 8, 2026. We only accept applications through our recruitment system. If you have a protected identity, do not apply for the job here on the web; contact us instead.