Employment Consultant in Halmstad

Welcome to a job that actively improves Sweden's labor market! Our mission is to create social value by connecting job seekers and employers. At the same time, we are committed to providing legally secure and equal service to our citizens. Together, we get Sweden to work! Do you want to join us?

Our Workplace

We work together in an environment where collaboration and mutual support are fundamental to creating an inspiring work atmosphere. At our unit in Halmstad and Varberg, approximately 130 employees work. Together, we work towards common goals and can always rely on each other's support in our work. Our leadership style involves leading with a close and coaching approach that encourages participation, motivation, and responsibility.

We strive to create a work environment where balance between work and leisure is of the highest priority.

Job Description

As an Employment Consultant, you will focus on both job seekers and employers. A central part of the job is to inform and communicate about the Swedish Public Employment Service's mission, services, as well as rights and obligations. The work requires curiosity and the ability to make difficult things simple.

Through conversations, you map out competencies, needs for support, and propose concrete measures. This can include guidance, educational initiatives, or the development of job search strategies. You are expected to stay updated on the labor market and employers' recruitment needs.

To succeed as an employment consultant, we see that you are confident in:

• Interpreting and applying laws and regulations
• Documenting information in a legally secure and structured manner
• Meeting and working with people in different situations
• Navigating and working in several systems in parallel
• Working to achieve set goals

Some of our new employment consultants will work with the SIUS focus:

SIUS Focus (Special Introduction and Follow-up Support): is a program for job seekers with disabilities who need individual support to find, get, or keep a job. The job involves close collaboration with employers in both the private and public sectors, as well as proactive employer outreach to find jobs for the job seekers.

Your employment begins with an introduction where you will be well-equipped with the necessary skills to handle your upcoming tasks as a civil servant. If you are ready to make a difference in this important social mission, then the Swedish Public Employment Service is the place for you!

Our Offer

The position is a permanent full-time employment that may begin with a six-month probationary period. The location is Halmstad.

We offer you the opportunity to work at a workplace where we value the balance between work and private life. You will have access to a generous holiday agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely for part of your working time when the business allows. We also include health care during working hours and a favorable health allowance.

After a number of months, when you have learned the job and if the business allows, there is an opportunity to sign an agreement for remote work of up to 49%.

As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to competence development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you get the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society as a whole.

Basic Requirements for the Position

• University/college education of at least 180 higher education credits (120 credits according to the previous system)

Alternatively

• You have been employed as an employment consultant at the Swedish Public Employment Service and are assessed to have good prerequisites to meet today's requirements for employment consultants

And

• At least 2 years of work experience, combined work of at least 50 percent over a total of 2 years
• Good knowledge of Swedish, meaning good ability to communicate orally and in writing, as well as high reading comprehension
• Category B driver's license

Other Merits for the Position

• Experience working with individuals with various disabilities
• Experience working in public administration
• Experience and knowledge of collaboration with other actors, such as authorities, municipalities, complementary actors, and healthcare providers
• Experience of business contacts and collaboration with employers

The state values guide us in our daily work. As an employee here, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our agency.

In addition to these qualifications, you have personal ability and aptitude to work in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's employee ethos:

Employees at the Swedish Public Employment Service:

• Responsible – take responsibility for your work, collaborate, and contribute to a good work environment.
• Proactive – take initiative, contribute to improvements, and handle changes.
• Result-oriented – plan, follow up, and contribute to operational benefit and results.

Application

Does this sound like a job for you? Welcome to send your application by 2026-08-05.

Attach your CV where you specify year, month, and tasks for each employment, as well as certificates proving the requirements for education and/or work experience in your application. You do not need to send a cover letter.

Selection tests may occur during the recruitment process.

If you have protected personal data, contact the recruitment partner named in the ad, and you will get help submitting your application.

We work actively to be an agency free from discrimination. It is important to us that all competence is utilized, and we welcome all applicants. We view positively if you have knowledge in any of our national minority languages.