Substitute Assistance Officer

Uppsala kommun · plný úvazek

STADSHUSGATAN 2, UPPSALA, Švédsko

Welcome to the Care and Social Services Administration. We provide support and care for the elderly and for people with disabilities. Our goal is to help them live as active and independent lives as possible. The Care and Social Services Administration is one of Sweden's largest employers in municipal care and social services. About 7,500 employees work here based on our core values – making a difference, working together, and welcoming innovation. With us, there are great opportunities to take personal responsibility, develop professionally, and contribute your expertise. We strive toward an organizational culture built on trust in one another and pride in our work. For more information about working in Uppsala Municipality, visit https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/vard-halsa-omsorg/ Within the Care and Social Services Administration, full-time employment is the norm. This means that all permanent employees are fundamentally employed on a full-time basis. More information about what this means for this specific position will be provided at any interview. Personal assistants are exempt from the full-time norm. 3 position(s). Would you like to contribute to ensuring elderly people receive the right support based on their needs? As an Assistance Officer in elder care, you will perform qualified public authority functions in an operation characterized by collaboration, development, and high quality. Description of Duties As an Assistance Officer, you are responsible for the entire handling process, from application to decision and follow-up. You assess the individual's support needs, make evaluations according to the Social Services Act, and make decisions about services. In this role, you maintain ongoing contact with service users, relatives, and other people in the individual's network. You also collaborate with, for example, care providers, service providers, and authorities to create favorable conditions for the individual. An important part of your duties is to inform people about their rights and available services, as well as to document and follow up on cases in a legally secure manner. The work is varied and requires that you independently can plan, prioritize, and advance your cases. Our Offer We offer a modern work environment in central Uppsala with opportunities for flexibility and some remote work. As an employee of Uppsala Municipality, you become part of an organization that stands for democracy, openness, equal treatment, and respect, with a focus on quality, legal security, and professional conduct. The Elder Board's authority is responsible for assistance assessment and public authority functions for people over 65 years of age. You will become part of a unit with 12-13 Assistance Officers who work closely with a team leader and unit manager. As a new employee, you will receive introduction and mentoring support. The workplace is centrally located in Uppsala and is characterized by collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high quality in public authority functions. Qualifications We are looking for someone who: has a degree in social work or from a social care program has experience using computers and digital systems as a natural part of daily work can communicate independently and fluently in Swedish, both verbally and in writing It is advantageous if you have experience in case handling. To succeed in this role, you need to be flexible and able to adapt when circumstances change. You work well with others and build good relationships through attentive and respectful conduct. You communicate clearly and ensure that information and decisions are understandable to those you meet. Furthermore, you work in a structured manner by planning, prioritizing, and advancing your cases efficiently. Information This recruitment includes a work trial as part of the selection process to provide a fair picture of your competence for the role. If you have questions about the position, contact: Elisabeth Karlsson, Unit Manager, 018-726 33 06. Trade Union Representative: Akademikerförbundet SSR/saco, Camilla Ahlsén Hoff, 018-727 24 34 If you have questions about the registration of your application or the recruitment process, contact the recruitment unit: 018-726 37 73. We will request an extract from the criminal record register before employment can be offered. Uppsala Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with current collective agreements. In your application, you must indicate your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to provide proof of a valid work permit or be exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after verification of a work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance. An employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve civil contingency placement. Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 3-6 months, start date: By agreement.