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Kungälv Municipality is a place where we create value together in people's everyday lives. Our vision shows the way forward, and our core values – courage, respect, and co-creation – guide how we work every day. A good workplace culture and support for your personal development are important to us. Your contribution counts!

Description

Are you an empathetic and relationship-building person who thrives in a dynamic work environment? Then the role of Social Secretary (Social Worker) for the Adult Unit in Kungälv Municipality might be just what you are looking for! In this significant position, you will work with adults who, for various reasons, need support and assistance to improve their life situation.

Our unit consists of a unit manager, two senior social secretaries, a total of 11 social secretaries, one social administrator, and three counselors at our social medical clinic. The unit's target groups include individuals with harmful substance use and addiction, criminality, and young adults.

Together with the rest of the social services, we work in an activity-based flexible office. Employees can work remotely 1–2 days per week.

We work systematically with ASI (Alcohol, Smoking, and Illicit Drugs) and several other structured assessment instruments.

We are looking for you who possess personal maturity and can take initiative, while also being flexible and having strong collaborative skills. Your ability to build relationships and show empathy can make a big difference in people's lives. You need to have good judgment and a holistic view to assess and plan interventions that truly work for the individual.

You will be part of an engaged team where we prioritize a positive workplace culture and where your personal development is in focus. Together, we create value in people's everyday lives by providing support and guidance to those who need it most. If you are structured and have a calling to help others, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As a Social Secretary in the Adult Unit in Kungälv Municipality, you will play a central role in supporting and guiding individuals in need of help and support in their daily lives. Your work will include:

• Conducting investigations and assessments of clients' needs.
• Offering conversations and supportive interventions, which requires an empathetic ability and a holistic view of each individual.
• Collaborating with other actors such as health centers, psychiatry, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated and effective support.
• Follow-up of interventions and results to continuously improve and adapt work methods based on clients' needs.
• Working in a structured and independent manner, while being open to taking initiative and developing new solutions.

We are looking for you who are flexible and have a strong ability to build relationships, which is crucial for building trust with the clients you will work with. Your personal maturity and judgment will be important tools in your daily work. Together, we create value in people's lives!

Qualifications

• You have a degree in Social Work and preferably have worked with this target group for a few years.
• You should be trained in ASI and have previous experience working in Treserva.
• You have a high level of personal maturity and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and respect.
• You take initiative and show responsibility in your work, which helps you proactively support those we are here for.
• As a flexible person, you adapt quickly to changed circumstances and show a positive attitude.
• You value collaboration and build relationships with both colleagues and clients, contributing to a harmonious work environment.
• Your empathetic ability allows you to put yourself in other people's situations and needs.
• You have good judgment and can make well-founded decisions based on a holistic view of each individual's support needs.
• A structured work methodology allows you to plan and carry out your tasks with clarity and focus.

If you recognize yourself in these qualities and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we welcome your application to Kungälv Municipality!

Other Information

• Applications are only accepted digitally via kungalv.varbi.com
• Grades/certificates are provided upon request or during a potential interview.
• Appointment is subject to the condition that the position does not need to be taken by existing staff due to redundancy or other reasons.
• The selection process takes place continuously during the application period.
• We use digital tools, and you may need to use an electronic ID (e-legitimation) in your work.
• Before any potential employment, we require a valid ID card showing citizenship and a valid work permit to be presented.
• Probation may be applied according to the collective agreement.
• Register checks are conducted for positions where this is required by law.
• If you have protected personal data, you should NOT apply via the system but contact the recruitment manager for handling your application.
• We kindly but firmly decline all direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
• Kungälv Municipality has procured agreements.
• Testing may occur in the recruitment process.