Case Officer for the Senior Citizens Authority

Division of Social Care has the ultimate responsibility for children, youth, adults, and elderly persons who need support. The entire elderly care in Nyköping Municipality is part of the same operational area. The Authority Office for Elderly Persons, which is part of the Social Care Division, consists of over 25 employees working as care managers, housing adaptation administrators, and administrative staff. We focus on high-quality work and offering a good work environment with stimulating tasks and close collegial collaboration. We practice close leadership where you can always receive support from group leaders in your daily work. Here, you will have an important and meaningful job where you are a key person in our organization. WORK TASKS We are now seeking a care manager who will work based on the Social Services Act (SoL). The care manager assignment involves ensuring equal and legally secure case management. Tasks include receiving notifications, applications, following up on existing interventions, documentation, investigation, decision-making, and guiding individuals based on their needs. You will meet people in need of help and support, conduct home visits, and participate in various collaboration meetings. In your work, you will collaborate and coordinate at individual, group, and organizational levels to ensure individual needs are met. You will have extensive contact with individuals, relatives/representatives, and other actors within the operational area. At the workplace, we work in teams and have weekly team meetings for coordination and work support. Support in official duties is provided by colleagues, group leaders, and managers. If needed, there is also the possibility of receiving support from the municipality's legal counsel. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should have a degree in social work or another equivalent higher education that the employer deems suitable. You should have good knowledge of current legislation and documentation. Previous work experience in official duties is meritorious. You have good computer skills and are articulate both verbally and in writing. You take responsibility for your tasks and have the ability to plan and prioritize work efficiently. We prefer candidates who are self-confident and have a professional and positive approach. As a person, you have a good human perspective and an interest in social issues. A driver's license is required. We place significant emphasis on personal suitability. Nyköping Municipality offers flexible working hours and subsidized wellness activities. There is some opportunity for remote work. If this sounds interesting, do not hesitate to apply! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Located on the coast one hour from Stockholm, Nyköping is a rapidly growing municipality with a focus on sustainability and good service. Here, distances are shorter, nature is closer, and life is somewhat simpler. Working in Nyköping Municipality means becoming part of an ambitious organization in an exciting growth phase. Among other developments, Ostlänken is being built - a 16-kilometer double-track railway between Järna and Linköping. New transit centers are also being constructed: one in central Nyköping and another at Stockholm Skavsta Airport. This development will positively impact our region for many years, both in terms of job market and citizen services. Approximately 4,300 people work in Nyköping Municipality, and our broad organization with many professional groups offers excellent development opportunities. Many of society's most important jobs are here. Those who choose to work with us can be certain of engaging in meaningful tasks. Here, you make a difference, both for individual people and for the municipality as a whole. Welcome to a workplace where opportunities grow. • Probationary employment may be applied. • This position may be war-placed in the municipality's war organization, ensuring service during heightened readiness. • A security review may be conducted for this position according to the Security Protection Act. • Early selection tests may be used in this recruitment. • When applying, please use our e-recruitment system for efficient, fast, and secure application handling. • We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement. • The position will be filled subject to not being required for already employed personnel. #LI-Onsite