Social Welfare Case Worker

We Are Seeking a New Colleague Are you our new colleague? We are looking for a new team member who wants to join us in continuing to improve and develop our organization. This is a permanent full-time position with start date to be determined by mutual agreement. As a Care Management Officer with us, you'll have opportunities to develop professionally in a small workplace characterized by good atmosphere and work tranquility. Our work and collaboration are defined by trust and responsibility, which creates development for our employees. By becoming part of our committed and knowledgeable team, you'll contribute to improving quality in public service for elderly care. Work Responsibilities The Care Management Unit consists of four positions handling elderly care, one position managing social psychiatry, one for support and service according to LSS, and one dealing with housing adaptation grants and transportation permits. The unit also includes four caseworkers handling financial assistance, led by a unit manager and a senior social worker. We are now seeking a Care Management Officer for elderly care investigations. In this role, you will be responsible for public administration by investigating, assessing, and making decisions according to current legislation and regulations. You will serve as support for service users and their relatives, provide service and information, and collaborate with other care providers. The goal is to help elderly individuals receive appropriate support and service. The work involves qualified investigation and follow-up work, characterized by good interpersonal skills, well-founded decisions, and high legal certainty. Your assignment also includes participating in the systematic quality improvement work at the workplace. As we are a small group working closely together, cooperation is a crucial part of the job. We offer professional development through continuous training and a wellness allowance of 2,500 SEK per year. We provide a workplace with pleasant colleagues where humor, lack of prestige, and mutual care are important ingredients. Interviews and selection will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so submit your application today! Qualifications We are seeking candidates with a degree in Social Work, Social Care, Social Pedagogy, or another academic qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Previous experience with public administration is meritorious. We are looking for someone who is confident, stable, and has good self-awareness. You should have a balanced perspective on relationships and be able to distinguish between personal and professional interactions. In your work, you will be relationship-oriented and enjoy collaboration within your team and with other organizations and authorities. You will meet people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, so it is important to be attentive and receptive. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances with a solution-focused approach are crucial. You should be well-organized, able to plan your work independently, and communicate information clearly and simply, both verbally and in writing. Quality, interpersonal skills, and cooperation are key success factors in our shared value foundation. Requirements Social Work degree, Social Care specialization, or equivalent academic qualification as determined by the employer; Driving License B. Social Services require a criminal record check before employment. Welcome to apply! Welcome to Tanum Municipality - the extensive municipality by the sea! Tanum is Bohuslän's largest municipality, featuring small coastal communities like Grebbestad, Fjällbacka, and Hamburgsund. Located strategically about 1.5 hours by road from Gothenburg and Oslo, Tanum Municipality is the area's largest employer with over 1,300 employees across hundreds of different roles. Together, we provide good service and create positive experiences for Tanum residents. Here, you'll work on truly important matters. We are about quality of life. The municipality's core values - trust, responsibility, respect, and care - describe our approach and aim to create quality in every interaction. We conduct active health-promoting work with the goal of being an attractive employer and health-promoting organization. Employees are offered wellness allowances, employee support programs, professional development, and various health-promoting activities. We kindly but firmly decline contact with advertising and recruitment agencies for this position.