Social Secretary, Reception - Adult and Domestic Violence Team

Ludvika kommun · Full-time

Ludvika, Sweden

Individual and Family Services is part of the Social and Education Administration in Ludvika Municipality. We have approximately 120 employees and, as of September 1, 2026, are organized into four units: the Support and Provision Unit, the Open Care Unit, the Children and Young People Unit, and the Employment and Integration Unit. Within IFO, both experienced and newly trained employees work together. We value a climate where we can learn from each other, share experiences, and jointly develop our work. As a new employee, you will receive an individually tailored introduction and access to mentors, which provides you with a secure start and support in your professional development. The Workplace As of September 1, 2026, the Support and Provision Unit consists of 26 dedicated and knowledgeable employees. The unit has a broad mandate and works with, among other things, financial assistance, intimate partner violence and honor-related violence and oppression, housing social contracts, management of private funds, social internships, incorrect payments, management of estate reports, and harmful use and addiction. The work environment is characterized by commitment, knowledge, and collaboration. We work closely together and make use of the expertise and experience present in the work group. Collaboration is an important part of our work and occurs both within the municipality and with external partners. This creates a dynamic workday with many points of contact and opportunities to develop together with others. Work Tasks As a social secretary in the reception at the Support and Provision Unit, you will have meaningful and varied work where you make a difference for people in different life situations. The position includes both reception work and work with investigation and follow-up of measures regarding intimate partner violence. In your role as social secretary, you will, among other things: Receive and register reports and applications regarding adults. Provide counseling and schedule appointments for new visits. Investigate, make decisions, and follow up on measures regarding intimate partner violence and in certain cases financial assistance. Qualifications Requirements We are looking for someone who has: A degree in social work or other education that the employer deems equivalent. Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. A B-level driver's license, as travel is part of the position. Meritorious It is meritorious if you have: Experience with authority authority in financial assistance Experience with authority authority in harmful use and addiction Experience with authority authority in intimate partner violence Experience with reception work within IFO Training and experience with FREDA or other assessment instruments regarding intimate partner violence Personal Qualities The work tasks place high demands on personal responsibility, flexibility, and initiative. You need to be able to work in a structured and independent manner while having good collaboration skills and seeing the value of seeking support from and contributing to your colleagues. You have a professional and respectful demeanor and are comfortable meeting people in different and sometimes vulnerable life situations. You have the ability to build trust, work motivatingly, and together with the individual find ways forward. We place great emphasis on personal suitability for the profession. What You Get From Us With us, you will work with exciting and socially important matters in a varied workday. You will become part of an organization that maintains important societal functions for the residents of Ludvika Municipality and have the opportunity to contribute to the municipality's development. As an employee with us, you have access to wellness benefits, good opportunities for professional development, and the opportunity to exchange vacation day bonuses. Please read more at ludvika.se under the heading Work with Us. In Ludvika Municipality, we work according to our core values Team Spirit, which consists of four principles: Relationships, Joy, Learning, and Drive. It is built on collaboration and cooperation, a sense of unity, and a desire to continue developing. It is with Team Spirit that we tackle our mission and strive toward our vision of being the municipality of the future, growth, and possibilities. Terms of Employment Employment Type: Permanent Scope: Full-time Work Hours: Daytime Start Date: By agreement Number of Positions: 2 Information Kajsa Tengström, Unit Manager, [email protected], 0240-869 55 Sara Spinks, Social Secretary, [email protected], 0240-868 49 Linda Pettersson, Social Secretary, [email protected], 0240-862 19 Elin Karlsson, Social Secretary, [email protected], 0240-863 90 Worker Organization: Akademikerförbundet SSR and Vision can be reached through the municipality's switchboard at 0240-860 00. Application Welcome to submit your application by September 20, 2026. Interviews will be held during week 40. We only accept applications through our recruitment system. If you have a protected identity, you should not apply for the job here on the web. Contact us instead.