Support Services Caseworker (Social Services & Disability Services)

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Do you want to make a concrete difference in people's daily lives – and at the same time work in a municipality where creativity, curiosity, and faith in the future are more than just nice words? As a Support Services Caseworker (Social Services & Disability Services) with us in Härnösand Municipality, you're part of creating a society where more people can feel community, security, and hope for the future. Here we work close to residents, with a focus on finding solutions that actually work in their lives. You'll become part of a department that combines independence in daily work with strong collegial support. We're a group with different backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy discussing difficult cases, celebrating progress, and sharing knowledge. Leadership is engaged and present, and you'll have good opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. With us, you'll work in a municipality in the midst of an exciting societal transformation, where sustainability and welfare go hand in hand. We offer flexible working hours, hybrid work, wellness benefits, and the opportunity to exercise during work time, vacation exchanges, and access to health and benefits portals. In short – we want you to feel good at work and have energy left when you go home. Work Tasks In your role as a Support Services Caseworker (Social Services & Disability Services), you work with regulatory authority and make independent assessments of individuals' needs and rights. You have an important role in ensuring that people with various disabilities and other support needs receive the right services according to applicable legislation. Your work is both legally precise and deeply human, where you meet people in different life situations. • Handle cases according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Support and Services for Persons with Certain Disabilities (LSS) • Investigate needs through conversations with service users, relatives, and other professionals • Conduct structured assessments and make decisions about services in a legally secure manner • Document cases in our activity systems with high quality and accuracy • Collaborate with internal and external actors to create holistic solutions around the individual • Contribute to development work, routines, and working methods within the disability and mental health areas Qualifications We're looking for someone with an academic foundation who wants to use your competence to make a real difference. You thrive when you can combine structure with humanity and believe it's self-evident to meet every person with respect, regardless of their life situation. You have a clear sense of legal security and enjoy having order in both regulations and documentation, while keeping the individual in focus. We're looking for someone who has: • A social work degree or equivalent higher education deemed relevant for work within social services • 3 years of experience with regulatory authority within social services or similar area • Good computer skills and confidence in working with various digital systems • Deep understanding of and practical experience applying the Social Services Act, Disability Services Act, and other relevant legislation • Ability to make independent assessments of needs and rights • B-category driver's license Meriting qualifications include: • Experience working in mental health and disability services • Experience in municipal operations or work in a politically governed organization • Experience with collaboration work with regional health services, healthcare providers, and other actors • Participation in development projects or quality work within the welfare sector As a person, you are: • Confident, attentive, and clear in your communication, both verbally and in writing • Organized and responsible with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize in a day with many cases • Solution-oriented and curious, with a willingness to contribute to the bigger picture and development in the operation • Unpretentious with good collaboration skills who enjoy sharing knowledge with others and has an easy time building trust • Stable even when things are busy, with a sustainable approach to work and recovery Other Information We strive for everyone working at Härnösand Municipality to thrive and feel good, both at and outside work. We want to create a sustainable work life with balance between work and leisure. To give you the best conditions to thrive with us, we offer you, among other things, wellness benefits and wellness hours. The position is a permanent employment with start date by agreement. Individual salary setting applies. Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period. Contact Persons: Lena Gradin Department Manager 0611-348154 Josefin Bilander Support Services Caseworker 0611-348267 Union representatives can be reached via the municipality's switchboard 0611-34 80 00. Welcome with Your Application You apply for the position via the municipality's digital application system where you attach your CV and a short personal letter describing why you're interested in the role of Support Services Caseworker (Social Services & Disability Services) and what you can contribute to us. If you have relevant certificates or diplomas, feel free to include them in your application. To be considered for employment, you must be able to show at the interview: • Valid ID • If necessary, a copy of grades or diplomas • Proof that you have the right to work in Sweden by presenting a valid work permit • If necessary, a valid driver's license • If necessary, a valid professional license Background Check For certain positions, you need to provide an extract from the criminal record before employment can be considered. You can read more about which activities are covered on the Police Authority's website. Security Clearance For certain positions, a security clearance is conducted according to security protection legislation. If you become relevant for such a position, you must: • Undergo and be approved at security clearance For certain positions, Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. Application To quality assure the recruitment process, we ask you to submit your application via this announcement. We do not accept applications in other ways. If you have a protected identity, please contact the responsible recruiter.Do you want to make a concrete difference in people's daily lives – and at the same time work in a municipality where creativity, curiosity, and faith in the future are more than just nice words? As a Support Services Caseworker (Social Services & Disability Services) with us in Härnösand Municipality, you're part of creating a society where more people can feel community, security, and hope for the future. Here we work close to residents, with a focus on finding solutions that actually work in their lives. You'll become part of a department that combines independence in daily work with…

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HÄRNÖSAND

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Published

1. 7. 2026

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30. 7. 2026

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