Social Welfare Case Worker

About Us Nordanstig Municipality is committed to continuous improvements to ensure high-quality work. We offer you an exciting, rewarding, and varied job in our small, tangible municipality. Here, decision-making paths are short, and the willingness to improve is strong. As a smaller municipality, we benefit from close collaboration with our colleagues in other areas of the organization. Working within Nordanstig Municipality provides the opportunity to engage closely with citizens and genuinely impact people's lives for the better. Responsiveness and accessibility are crucial in our work for achieving good results. Commitment, collaboration, and the equal value of all individuals should permeate our operations. You, as an applicant, should naturally share our common values. The Adult Support and Disability Unit is seeking employees for case management primarily according to the Social Services Act (SoL) targeting the elderly, but case management according to the Act on Support and Service for Certain Disabled Persons (LSS) may also become relevant in the future. The unit is part of the municipality's area of operations for Support and Care and is responsible for providing support to adults and children based on applicable legislation. Your Mission You will work in a close-knit team with colleagues, coordinators, and a manager who will support you in your work. The group consists of five assistance officers who handle cases for the target group, elderly, social psychiatry, and disabilities according to SoL and LSS, as well as three social workers who manage cases according to SoL and LVM. The unit also includes social services' outpatient care for adults with practitioners who implement decisions regarding internal interventions. As an assistance officer, you will primarily work with investigation, assessment, decision-making, and follow-up of interventions according to SoL and LSS. During case management, you will collaborate closely internally with various functions as well as externally with authorities and other stakeholders. We use the operational system Lifecare and manage cases according to IBIC (Individual Needs in Focus). The work also includes monitoring the external environment to stay informed about legal practices and updates within various legal frameworks. Qualifications We are primarily looking for candidates with a degree in social work or other education that the employer deems equivalent. We prefer candidates with previous experience as an assistance officer. We want you to have an interest in and good knowledge of SoL and LSS legislation and legal practices in the field, as well as experience in exercising authority. You must be proficient in the Swedish language, both spoken and written. Computer skills and a valid driver's license (B) are required. Personal Attributes The tasks require a high level of personal responsibility, flexibility, and initiative. We also expect you to have good collaboration skills and personal suitability for the profession. Position Scope The position is a permanent employment at 100%. Additional Information: Selection and contact may occur on an ongoing basis. We offer a wellness allowance of 2000 SEK and the possibility of vacation exchange. In dialogue with the manager, there may be an opportunity for remote work part of the time. We strive for a balanced gender distribution in our operations. Please refrain from including sensitive personal information or evaluative comments in your application. Your application will be a public document under the principle of public access to information. If you have protected personal information, we ask you to apply by contacting the recruitment officer listed in the advertisement. We warmly welcome your application! Nordanstig Naturally - Here you can realize your life dreams Nordanstig Municipality is located in northern Hälsingland, near the midpoint of Sweden between Hudiksvall and Sundsvall. The municipality stretches from the coast with sandy beaches and picturesque islands to the inland's vast forests, offering a sense of wilderness and opportunities for both fishing and alpine skiing. We have affordable housing both in rural areas and in our many small communities. Our rich cultural and community life engages many of our approximately 9,500 residents. In recruitment, Nordanstig Municipality makes a conscious choice regarding where we want to advertise our job postings. We do not wish to be contacted by advertising sellers or recruitment companies.