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Do you want to work with people, security, and hope for the future – while making a concrete difference in your municipality every day? As a Social Secretary for Support to Subsistence, you help create welfare, strengthen quality of life, and give more residents better conditions for becoming independent. This is the role for you if you like combining structure with empathy and thrive in a public sector environment where legal certainty and quality are central.

Responsibilities

As a Social Secretary, you work in close collaboration with your colleagues in a varied and developmental assignment, with the goal of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency.

• Process applications, investigate, and make decisions in cases according to current legislation
• Plan the change process that leads to self-sufficiency
• Follow up and evaluate the planning
• Document in the business system Combine
• Work legally secure with good quality
• Collaborate with internal and external actors

Who we are looking for

To thrive in the role, we see that you are flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, structured, and able to plan and prioritize your work.

You need to be team-oriented and contribute to a good work climate, and you are confident in your approach, meeting people with respect and professionalism.

Qualifications

A degree in Social Work or other relevant higher education that the employer considers equivalent.

Good knowledge of the Social Services Act.

You express yourself fluently in Swedish, both orally and in writing.

Merits

Experience of authority practice within support for subsistence.

About the position

The position is a temporary vacancy until 2027-08-31.

Start date 2026-10-01 or by agreement.

Last application date: 2026-08-09

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About the workplace

The Social Services is one of the municipality's seven administrations. Our joint mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the people of Piteå, businesses, and associations, we are developing Piteå into an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

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