Social Services Specialist

Valmieras novada pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Lāčplēša iela 2, Valmiera, Valmieras nov., Valmieras nov., Lotyšsko

Join our team! Valmieras novada pašvaldība (hereinafter – the Municipality) invites applications for a specialist position in social services in the Social Services Department, a structural unit of the Social Affairs Administration (permanent position). If you have the desire to: • provide and administer social services to all population groups; • administer state-funded services; • work in a team with colleagues - social workers and service providers; and if you have: • at least first-level higher education; • ability to apply regulatory acts that govern the provision of social services and social assistance; • ability to prepare letters, decisions, and contracts; • proficiency in the state language in accordance with the requirements of the State Language Law; • competencies: strong communication, empathy, and listening skills; ability to work in a team; • Category B driver's license; • preference given to candidates with knowledge and experience in office management; we offer: • dynamic, interesting, and responsible work with opportunities to implement ideas in a development-oriented Municipality; • base salary during probation period 1052 EUR before tax, after probation period 1105 EUR before tax; • opportunity to receive vacation benefits for work-life balance in recognition of good performance; • employer co-financed health insurance after the end of the probation period, as well as other social guarantees/benefits in accordance with work results and regulatory requirements; • opportunities for professional development and growth in a team of knowledgeable and responsive colleagues. Please submit your professional profile (CV), motivation letter, and a copy of your education documents electronically to [email protected], or in person at the Valmieras novada pašvaldība Document Management and Customer Service Center, address: Lāčplēša iela 2, Valmiera, Valmieras novads, with the notation "Application for Social Services Specialist position" by October 9, 2026. Phone for additional information: 29372138. We inform you that personal data provided in the application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this recruitment competition in accordance with the requirements of personal data protection regulations.