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The Disability Care services in Umeå Municipality aim to be a resource in close cooperation with individuals, freeing and strengthening people's ability to live independent lives. Within the Investigation unit of Disability Care, we meet people who, due to disabilities, need support and assistance. We receive applications, investigate, and make decisions according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). We follow up on decisions to ensure that users' needs are met.

We are now looking for a Social Secretary within LSS to join our team!

Your Responsibilities

In this role as a Social Secretary within LSS, you will meet people who, due to disabilities, need support and help to have a good daily life. The work involves exercising public authority in accordance with current legislation, current legal status, and established goals. You will be responsible for receiving applications, investigating, assessing, making decisions, and following up on measures within LSS.

We can offer you an exciting job where you, together with your colleagues, contribute to the right intervention at the right time for the citizens of Umeå Municipality, on behalf of the Individual and Family Board. The position involves exercising public authority within LSS, the area of functional impairment, for all age groups.

About You

We are looking for you with a social work degree and experience in exercising public authority; primarily, we need an experienced case worker within LSS. If you have further education within LSS, preferably personal assistance, it is an advantage.

In the role of Social Secretary within LSS, you will meet people in difficult life situations, which is why it is important that you as a person are secure and stable. You have good collaboration skills and can express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing. Furthermore, we desire that you have a forward-thinking mindset that can be put into practice and lead to results. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

The position requires a B driver's license.

Before an employment offer is made, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal record. This is done as a final step in the recruitment process.

Apply today!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Together with us, you will work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå remaining safe, secure, and enjoyable.

Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden with a rich offering of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here you can learn what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Move to - Umeå Municipality

We are growing, and therefore we might be looking for you? Want even more? We offer fair conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important for everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.