Social Worker for Work with Families and Children

Bauskas novada pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Rīgas iela 29A, Vecumnieki, Vecumnieku pag., Bauskas nov., Bauskas nov., Lotyšsko

Bauskas novada pašvaldības iestāde "Bauskas novada Sociālais dienests" registration No. 90009403791 announces a competition for a SOCIAL WORKER FOR WORK WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN position in Vecumniekos for a fixed-term appointment. Main job responsibilities: - conduct social work with families with children; - assess families' social situations, identify needs, resources and social problems, inspect living conditions; - create client files, work in the information system SOPA; - conduct risk assessments in families with children where conditions are unfavorable for child development; - prepare intervention plans; - prepare reports for guardianship courts and other institutions upon request; - prepare draft decisions; - inform clients about decisions made; - work with the Minors Support Information System (NPAIS); - develop inter-professional and inter-institutional cooperation. Requirements for candidates: - second-cycle higher education in social work or charitable social work (Social Services and Social Assistance Law, Article 41); - knowledge of Latvian Republic and European Union legislation related to work, ability to apply internal regulatory documents; - understanding of basic principles of social service and social assistance provision in Latvia; - skills in working with MS Office applications, internet and e-mail. Experience with SOPA software will be considered an advantage; - ability to work independently and in a team; - good communication skills, empathy; - high sense of responsibility, professional conduct and accuracy; - understanding of social needs of families, individuals and various social groups; - understanding of resource creation and engagement in solving social problems; - ability to identify and analyze clients' social problems, their causes and consequences; - experience in social work or social work practice will be considered an advantage; - state language proficiency at the highest level. We offer: - employment for a fixed term; - monthly salary before tax payment: 1331 EUR; - social guarantees; - health insurance policy after probation period; - responsible and interesting work in a dynamic work environment; - professional knowledge, skills and ability development; - workplace in well-equipped premises; - responsive and knowledgeable team. Candidates must submit: - a motivated cover letter; - curriculum vitae (CV); - copies of documents confirming education, as well as copy of certificate confirming which Latvian academic degree or diploma corresponds to the education document if obtained abroad; - references/recommendations (if available); - copies of other documents (certificates, certifications) which the candidate considers necessary (significant). Applications indicating "Application for SOCIAL WORKER FOR WORK WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN position" can be submitted by sending documents to email: [email protected]. Phone for inquiries: 27843112 Applications must be submitted by September 11, 2026 at 16:00; applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed. Please note: we will review applications from candidates who have submitted all indicated documents. By applying for the announced position, you entrust your personal data to Bauskas novada pašvaldība. Detailed information about personal data processing aspects for this purpose can be found on the Bauskas novada pašvaldība website: