Social Worker with Focus on Support and Change for Financial Assistance

Do you want to work in a small team with close collaboration, commitment, and focus on development and support? With us, you get the opportunity to make a real difference for people while developing together with experienced and supportive colleagues. We are now seeking a social worker for financial assistance in Nynäshamn. As a social worker, you work closely with people in transition and support them on the path toward self-sufficiency. Together, we work for a safe, sustainable, and inclusive Nynäshamn where every individual is given the opportunity to develop based on their circumstances. With us, you will meet an open work environment with close collaboration, great responsibility, and a strong focus on the individual's best interests. We are a small work team where community, participation, and professional pride characterize the day-to-day work. Welcome to join us! Work Tasks As a social worker in financial assistance, you have a central role in supporting and guiding people toward self-sufficiency. The work is varied and involves both administrative authority and change work. You meet people in different life situations and work together with them to create sustainable paths toward self-sufficiency. You will, among other things: investigate, assess, and make decisions regarding financial assistance according to the Social Services Act establish and follow up individual action plans together with the client collaborate with internal and external actors, such as Försäkringskassan, Arbetsförmedlingen, and health and medical care work in a motivating and change-oriented manner with a focus on long-term independence use structured working methods and approaches, such as MI (motivational interviewing) and Instrument X. About the Workplace Since January 1, 2025, financial assistance and adult services are brought together in a common unit within the department for needs-based support. The work team for financial assistance consists of ten social workers, a team manager, and a unit manager. We are a small work team where it is close to both the manager and colleagues. Here we help each other, share knowledge, and believe in an open climate where it is natural to ask for help and contribute to each other's development. We know that good collaboration creates better conditions, both for employees and for those we meet. You will receive structured introduction with a mentor, regular supervision, and continuous support from both the manager and colleagues. We also offer good opportunities for skills development through training and knowledge exchange. What We Are Looking For in You To succeed in this role, you have: a degree in social work or another relevant academic degree that the employer deems equivalent experience with administrative authority within social work experience working with people in complex life situations experience working with collaborating actors, such as Försäkringskassan, Arbetsförmedlingen, or health care experience working with financial assistance good knowledge of the Social Services Act and the social insurance system good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. It is meritorious if you have: experience with LifeCare training in MI a B-category driver's license. We are looking for someone who is confident in their professional role, has good communication skills, and enjoys collaborating. You work in a structured manner, make well-founded decisions, and have the ability to create trusting relationships. You see possibilities in change and want to contribute to both the organization's and the individual's development. What We Offer You With us, you get meaningful work where you combine administrative authority with active change work. You will be part of a work team where it is close to both the manager and colleagues, and where your expertise is valued. Here there is room to influence, develop, and make a real difference. We aim for a caseload of approximately 35 cases per case worker and offer external supervision to support your daily work. Nynäshamn is a calm and safe municipality. Safety also exists in our teams – we are unpretentious, encourage, and back each other up when needed. Nynäshamn Municipality is part of Sweden's strongest growth region. Our journey gives you the opportunity for challenges and varying tasks. We offer free gym access. You also receive wellness hours or a wellness allowance. You have the opportunity for vacation and pension exchange. We have an active employee association where you can rent cabins in the mountains and archipelago. You can also participate in various activities such as padel, kayaking, and horseback riding. Here we have flexible hours and shorter working hours during the summer. There is also the possibility of remote work. Our Recruitment Process We use continuous selection and apply a competence-based recruitment method for fair and objective assessment. Diversity is an asset, and we welcome all applicants. The position requires a criminal record check. If you are ready to take the step and become part of our fantastic team, do not hesitate to submit your application today! We look forward to hearing from you, and perhaps you will be our new colleague in financial assistance. Welcome with your application to Nynäshamn Municipality - together we make a difference! Job Information Start date: by agreement Type of employment: Permanent employment Employment level: Full-time Number of open positions: 1 Ref. no.: SON/2026/0253/023

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