Vacant job

Ref: 20261631

Job Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a Social Secretary (Social Worker) for the IFO Investigation Adults 30+ department and the Economic Assistance unit. The main task as a Social Secretary within economic assistance is to support, motivate, and investigate individuals' prerequisites on their path to self-sufficiency. During this process, you will handle cases regarding the right to economic assistance according to the Social Services Act. The role involves recurring contact with both individual clients and internal and external collaborative partners. You will have a very client-oriented job and will meet your clients regularly every month.

Our goal is qualified investigative work characterized by good treatment, well-founded decisions, and high legal security. It is an enjoyable job with great variety, different assignments, and many contacts that provide a large variation of tasks every day. The work requires a relatively high degree of independence when it comes to, for example, interpreting current legislation, guidelines, and practice, as well as a good ability to handle acute situations. There are also senior social secretaries on the unit who, together with your manager, mentor and support you in your daily work.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a Social Worker (Socionom).

It is meritorious if you have:

• At least 1 year of experience in social work
• Current experience in public administration/authority work
• Experience working within economic assistance
• Experience working in Lifecare

The job requires good computer skills, a well-developed administrative ability, and the ability to express yourself well both orally and in writing in Swedish.

We are looking for you who have a strong commitment to social work and a genuine interest in societal issues. You value the meeting with clients and see it as a central part of successful social work. Your treatment is professional, you have good cooperation skills, and show both understanding and interest in other people. You find it easy to create and maintain good relationships and always work with the client's best interest in focus.

We would like you to be a responsible and initiative-taking person who can work independently, make decisions, and ensure that tasks are carried out within set timeframes. You are confident in yourself and have the ability to handle demands and setbacks, while maintaining calm in pressured situations.

Furthermore, you are structured and have a good ability to plan, organize, and prioritize your work. You use your time efficiently, set clear goals, and ensure deadlines are met. With a strong client focus and a results-oriented approach, you always strive to create positive changes.

About the Workplace

The positions are located at Eriksfältsgatan 28A.

We work to have a good atmosphere at the workplace, good laughter, challenges, close leadership, and supportive colleagues; that which gives positive energy at work. We are very proud of our operations and what we achieve. As an employee with us, you are offered introduction, internal and external mentoring, method development, fitness allowance, flexible working hours, and the possibility of holiday exchange.

At Sweden's largest labor market and social administration, 2,900 employees work every day to strengthen the people of Malmö. Together with the people of Malmö, we want to increase opportunities for self-support, reduce homelessness, contribute to children and young people having good upbringing conditions, and work for newly arrived immigrants to have good prerequisites. It is an important and enjoyable job, but far from simple. Apply for a job with us, you will make a difference.

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the people of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here http://www.malmo.se/jobb (http://www.malmo.se/jobb)

Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent positions and temporary assignments from 3 months to 1 year.

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: Several

Start date: September 1st or according to agreement.

Interviews are planned to be held during weeks 29 and 30.

Other

Please note that we in Malmö City have removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you who are applying for a job with us. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

Malmö City strives for the employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of the people of Malmö.