Social Worker for Work with Youth and Families

Description:

Talsu novada Sociālais dienests (registration number: 90009113532) announces an open competition for the position of social worker in the Family Support Department of Talsu novada Sociālais dienests for work with youth (two positions available) (profession code according to classifier 2635 03) Talsu novada Sociālais dienests invites social workers to join our team who will perform social work with youth. Requirements for applicants: first or second cycle higher education in social work or charitable social work; currently pursuing second cycle higher education in social work or charitable social work (social worker qualification); experience in social work (evaluated based on experience from the last three years); completion of additional training or courses relevant to the position duties (within the last three years). Key job responsibilities: conduct social work with youth, provide information about opportunities to improve a person's social situation; provide individual consultations to youth and their parents on social, pedagogical, legal and other matters within the competence of the position; facilitate youth integration into society by involving them in various social projects or programs; manage social cases by engaging necessary resources, document the course of the process; organize client access to social services at their place of residence, in social rehabilitation institutions; when necessary, establish and engage an inter-professional team in the social case management process; work with the municipal social assistance and social services administration application (SOPA); make decisions and be responsible for their legality. Documents to submit: curriculum vitae (CV); motivation letter (no more than one A4 page, typed); copy of second level higher education diploma meeting the requirements of the regulations; copy of category B vehicle driver's license. We offer: full-time employment; responsible and interesting work in a dynamic work environment; advancement of professional knowledge, skills and competencies; salary from €1290.00 per month, before tax, according to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience; social benefits. https://www.talsunovads.lv/lv/vakance/socialais-darbinieks-ce-darbam-ar-jauniesiem-7 Applications can be sent by mail, indicating the recipient – Talsu novada Sociālais dienests, address: Kareivju iela 7, Talsi, LV-3201, sent by email to [email protected] or submitted in person in a sealed envelope placed in the mailbox located at the municipality's external door (Kareivju iela 7, Building 2) with the inscription "Talsu novada Sociālais dienests". On the envelope write "Application for the position of social worker in the Family Support Department of Talsu novada Sociālais dienests for work with youth". Applications sent by mail or submitted in person must be personally signed; applications sent by email must be signed with a secure electronic signature. Applications must be submitted or sent by mail (postmarked) or email by August 31, 2026 at 17:00. Applications received after this deadline will not be evaluated. The competition commission will contact only those applicants who are invited to participate in the second round of the competition. Personal data indicated in the application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition in accordance with applicable regulations in the field of employment. The personal data controller is Talsu novada pašvaldība, Kareivju iela 7, Talsi, Talsu novads, LV-3201, phone number +37163232110.Talsu novada Sociālais dienests (registration number: 90009113532) announces an open competition for the position of social worker in the Family Support Department of Talsu novada Sociālais dienests for work with youth (two positions available) (profession code according to classifier 2635 03) Talsu novada Sociālais dienests invites social workers to join our team who will perform social work with youth. Requirements for applicants: first or second cycle higher education in social work or charitable social work; currently pursuing second cycle higher education in social work or charitable…

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Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

Price

1 290 € /month

City

Talsu nov.

Address

LATVIJA, Kareivju iela 7, Talsi, Talsu nov.

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Published

10. 8. 2026

Edited

12. 8. 2026

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