Grums Municipality is part of the Karlstad region and is located on the shores of Lake Vänern, a 20-minute drive from Karlstad. With us, you get all the benefits of working in a small municipality. Here we have jobs that matter. Together we make a difference every day, all in different ways but always with the municipality's residents in focus. By following our values, we create a welcoming municipality characterized by engagement, participation, professionalism, and workplace joy.
Individual and Family Services in Grums Municipality is organized into two units – one for adults/LSS and one for children and youth. We are now seeking two committed social secretaries within financial assistance for the adult/LSS unit. The work involves investigating, assessing, and making decisions in accordance with the Social Services Act. You meet residents in various situations and support them in creating the conditions for self-sufficiency and increased independence.
For us, the relationship with residents is central. You will become part of an engaged team where we help each other, share knowledge, and together find sustainable solutions for the individual.
With us, you make a difference!
2 position(s).
JOB DUTIES
In your role as a social secretary, you will, among other things:
• Handle applications for financial assistance.
• Investigate and make decisions in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Plan and follow up on measures together with the client.
• Motivate and support people to achieve self-sufficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues, municipal activities, and external actors such as the Swedish Public Employment Service and the Social Insurance Agency.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or other education that the employer deems equivalent. You should have good knowledge of the Social Services Act and a valid driver's license (Category B). You work in a structured and legally secure manner and are accustomed to documenting clearly and professionally. Experience with financial assistance work is advantageous.
As a person, you meet people with respect, warmth, and genuine commitment. You are confident and clear in your role and find it easy to build trusting relationships, both internally and externally. You enjoy working independently while recognizing the strength of collaboration and contributing to a good work environment. You have a solution-focused approach when meeting people in various difficult situations.
We place great importance on personal suitability.
Of course, you share our values: to be professional, welcoming, engaged, and participatory.
Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent, start date: By agreement.
Working hours: Daytime.
To ensure quality in the recruitment process and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not by post or email.
In Grums Municipality, we want diversity in the workplace and take advantage of the qualities that an equal gender and age distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity bring to our operations.
We warmly welcome your application!
By submitting your application, you consent to your personal data being used in accordance with applicable data protection legislation so that Grums Municipality can provide the support and service the municipality is responsible for. Read more at grums.se/personuppgifter.
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