Welcome to the land of islands and lakes!
Here in Oskarshamn you can experience tranquility and security, and find your energy in community and togetherness. We are proud to be the country's fourth richest municipality, with over 6,000 islands in our archipelago and in our 500 lakes. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Oskarshamn has something to offer. With the sea as a backdrop and the scent of pine around the corner, it's easy to fall in love and settle down.
In Oskarshamn you can grow and develop. With major employers in industry and technology, driven entrepreneurs and small business owners, Oskarshamn offers a thriving business environment and exciting opportunities. The proximity between countryside, city, sea and forest provides all the conditions to live safely and comfortably, with time left over to pursue passions and dreams.
Welcome to drop anchor in Oskarshamn Municipality.
In the Economics and Support unit we work with financial assistance and budget and debt counseling. We are a team of 15 people: 11 social secretaries working with financial assistance, 2 unit assistants, 2 Budget & Debt Counselors, and 1 unit manager. As one of our colleagues has retired, we are now seeking a new team member.
We look forward to your application!
1 position(s).
DUTIES
As a social secretary with us, you will work with:
• Investigation, handling and assessment of eligibility for financial assistance according to the Social Services Act
• Collaboration internally and externally
• Environmental monitoring and development of operations
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for you..
• Who are a social worker or have equivalent education, preferably with experience working with financial assistance, the Social Insurance Agency or the Public Employment Service.
• Who can work independently but have good ability to collaborate and build good relationships in both internal and external cooperation.
• Who have a flexible approach, are calm, and can handle rapid changes.
• Who are structured and organized with a good sense for administration.
The position requires a category B driving license.
Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-10-01.
We use continuous recruitment, welcome to apply today!
To be eligible for employment, you must be able to provide the following extract from the criminal record: Work in a leading position within municipalities.
To quality assure the recruitment process and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to apply via the application link and not via email or paper format.
We have smoke-free working hours.
We offer a flexible wellness agreement.
We decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position.
Read more at https://oskarshamn.com/
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