Social Worker

Join our team! Valmiera Municipality invites applications for the position of Social Worker in the Social Affairs Department's Social Services Division (permanent position). If you have the desire to: provide social services to all population groups; administer state-funded services; conduct functional and care capacity assessments for individuals; perform service quality evaluations; work in a team with colleagues - social workers and service providers; and if you have: second-level higher education in social work, charitable social work (or are a final-year student); command of the state language in accordance with the State Language Law requirements; ability to apply regulatory acts governing social service and social assistance provision; ability to prepare letters, assessments, decisions, and contracts; competencies: strong communication, empathy, and listening skills; ability to work in a team; ability to make quick and independent decisions in non-standard situations; category B driver's license; preference given to candidates with knowledge and experience in social work; we offer: dynamic, interesting, and responsible work and opportunities for idea implementation in a development-oriented Municipality; base salary during probation period 1258 EUR before taxes, after probation period 1310 EUR before taxes; opportunity to receive vacation allowance for work-life balance and good work performance; employer co-financed health insurance after probation period ends, as well as other social guarantees/benefits in accordance with work results and regulatory requirements; professional development and growth opportunities in a team of knowledgeable and responsive colleagues. Please submit your professional activity description (CV), motivation letter, and a copy of your higher education diploma electronically to [email protected], or in person at Valmiera Municipality's Document Management and Customer Service Center, address: Lāčplēša iela 2, Valmiera, Valmiera Municipality, with the notation "Social Worker vacancy (work with social services)" by September 4, 2026. Phone for additional information: 29372138. Please note that personal data provided in your application documents will be processed to ensure the proper conduct of this selection competition in accordance with personal data protection regulations.

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