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Dals-Ed Municipality, located in the picturesque province of Dalsland – "Sweden in miniature" – has approximately 4,600 inhabitants, of which 3,000 live in the town of Ed. We are an attractive employer offering development opportunities for both individuals and the organization. We value trust, security, and care. Our ability to create a pleasant work environment and operate as a flexible organization determines our future success. We offer well-functioning services with good transportation links to cities such as Oslo and Gothenburg. Did you know that we also have excellent commuting options from Trollhättan, Vänersborg, and Uddevalla, with a commute time of 40–60 minutes? Many of our employees commute daily to our fantastic workplace. For more information about the municipality, visit www.dalsed.se (http://www.dalsed.se).

ABOUT THE JOB

Dals-Ed Municipality is now seeking a 1st Social Secretary within adult services, financial assistance, and elderly care. This recruitment is due to the current 1st Social Secretary moving to a different role within the organization. We are looking for you, who is a skilled, coaching investigator and leader who never loses focus on the individual's best interests. We believe in good relationships and a holistic approach in social work, as well as in a systematic and knowledge-based social services system. Here, you can expect to engage in high-quality and developmental work. The employer is positively inclined to listen to employees' ideas regarding the development of work and the organization. We expect open dialogue and, as an employer, we value a good physical and psychosocial work environment.

Dals-Ed Municipality offers its employees excellent opportunities for professional development, generous wellness benefits, a pleasant and secure work environment, and a reasonable workload.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the 1st Social Secretary, you will, together with the Unit Manager, be responsible for leading and distributing daily work, as well as providing support and guidance, both individually and in groups. Your duties include ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with current legislation and is based on up-to-date knowledge, proven experience, and high quality. You are also responsible for methodological guidance and development within the unit's area. You will introduce new employees to practical work, stay updated on legislation, and implement changes. Personal involvement in direct client work may occur if needed. The role also involves preparing cases for and presenting them in the committee and in court.

With us, you will have a varied and enjoyable job where development and quality are combined with exciting challenges. For us, courage, credibility, joy, and care are important for thriving in work and daily life. Our employees are accustomed to short decision-making paths and good development opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires that you are a social worker or have education that the employer assesses as equivalent. You have several years of experience in public administration and extensive knowledge of current legislation. You are clear in your communication and have the ability to assess which tasks should be prioritized. This requires a good ability to structure and organize your own and others' work. You use time efficiently and work systematically. Since the work involves a significant amount of documentation, it is a requirement that you can express yourself well both orally and in writing, and that you have a good ability to document and write various types of reports. You have very good computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new operational systems. You have the ability to drive processes forward and have a coaching approach. You have the ability to collaborate and build good relationships. Furthermore, you have the skill to make well-founded decisions and have economic awareness. Previous experience in a leadership role is meritorious. It is also meritorious if you have worked in Lifecare, and if you possess knowledge within the different orientations of individual and family care, such as adults, assistance, and children and youth.

In the overall assessment, great importance will be attached to personal qualities and suitability. A B-category driver's license is required.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

• Permanent employment, probationary period may apply.
• Start date by agreement.
• Full-time position (100%).
• Daytime hours.
• Individual and differentiated salary setting applies.
• Collective agreement: The Main Agreement of the agreement area, along with its General Provisions and appendices, applies.

OTHER

We apply continuous selection in this recruitment, which means that interviews may take place during the application period.

INFORMATION

See contact persons below. Union representatives can be reached via the municipality's switchboard at 0534-19000.

APPLICATION

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, we ask you to submit your application together with a curriculum vitae digitally, not via email or paper format. To protect your privacy, we ask you as an applicant to avoid including protected and sensitive personal data in the documents you send us. This includes, for example, personal identity numbers and information that can be linked to ethnic origin, family situation, religion, health, political or union involvement. You apply via the link *Apply* by 2026-08-16.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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