Social Worker for the Business Area of Financial Support

Do you enjoy meeting people in different life situations? Would you like to support and motivate individuals towards change and the possibility of self-sufficiency? Then this position might be for you! As a social worker at our Support Services Department, we offer you a meaningful job where you have the opportunity to make a difference for others every day. About the Position Welcome to our Support Services Department! We're excited that you're interested in our amazing workplace! We support our citizens in finding, obtaining, and maintaining employment and achieving self-sufficiency. This involves investigating, assessing, deciding, and implementing decisions based on current legislation and guidelines. We offer a varied workday with a mix of office work and client-facing meetings. Together with the individual, you'll create a plan with appropriate measures towards economic self-sufficiency. We are motivated by change work, and our goal is for everyone who can work to be employed. With our support, we equip our citizens for the future and ensure that the future is for everyone. You'll be welcomed by friendly colleagues who all have strong faith in each person's ability to grow by their own power, and our vision is that everyone will succeed. Here, you'll have a secure position with managers who care about your well-being and professional development. As a new employee, you'll receive an introduction and support from a senior case worker to help you feel comfortable in your new role. In addition to ongoing supervision, you'll continue to give and receive support from colleagues and your manager. You'll also have opportunities for specialization and deepening your knowledge in various areas. There may also be the possibility of working from home to some extent. Example of Work Tasks: • Investigate, assess, decide, and implement decisions according to the Social Services Act • Create and maintain client contacts to assess assistance rights, motivate, and strengthen client's own resources to become self-sufficient • Document according to current guidelines • Collaborate with internal and external actors and authorities • Motivate and guide individuals towards labor market initiatives and education About the Workplace The Support Services Department is located at Ribbingsgatan 1-3 and is part of the Education and Labor Market Administration. The operation consists of several units with different focuses: Administration and Service, Adults, Youth and Reception, and Settlement and Integration. Over 100 employees work in our large organization, and currently, there are several open positions in the Adult Units, Youth and Reception, and Integration. We have digitized the application process to free up time for social work by reducing administrative tasks. We operate on four cornerstones to maintain a good workplace climate: Brighten Someone's Day, Choose Your Attitude, Presence, and Playfulness. Qualifications Your personal qualities are crucial for success and job satisfaction. As a person, you need to be calm, self-assured, persistent, and motivated in your task of helping others. You take responsibility for your assignment and can drive your commitments forward. You can switch between different tasks and have the ability to find quick, legally secure solutions. Being a team player with your colleagues is natural for you, while also taking responsibility and driving your own work tasks. In the role, it's important that you are attentive in contact with others and can understand different perspectives and situations without losing your professional integrity. You can see the bigger picture around clients and the organization, and take the broader perspective into account in your decisions and actions. Furthermore, you can express yourself in Swedish verbally and in writing and have a good ability to communicate with all clients and others you encounter in the role. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Requirements: • Social Work degree, 210 credits Meriting: • Documented experience working in support services • Experience with official authority work • Experience in social work • Experience with ProCapita/LifeCare system • B driver's license Scope and Commencement Employment type: Permanent position Work degree: 100% Number of positions: 7 Working hours: Daytime with flex agreement Commencement: As soon as possible/by agreement Additional Information Interviews may be conducted digitally. More information available at orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer Application Last application date is November 19th. We apply ongoing selection and interviews, so submit your application today! Protected personal information? Read more at orebro.se/jobb/skyddadepersonuppgifter