Social Worker for Family and Child Support

Talsu novada pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Kareivju iela 7, Talsi, Talsu nov., Talsu nov., Lettland

Talsu novada Sociālais dienests (registration No. 90009113532) announces an open competition for a social worker position in the Family Support Department of Talsu novada Sociālais dienests for work with families and children in Laidzes, Vandzenes, and Virbu parishes (profession code according to classifier 2635 03) Talsu novada Sociālais dienests invites a social worker to join our team to provide social work services to families and children. Requirements for candidates: first or second cycle higher education in social work or charitable social work; currently pursuing second cycle higher education in social work or charitable social work (social worker qualification); experience in social work (experience from the last three years will be evaluated); attendance at supplementary training or courses relevant to the position duties (within the last three years). Main job duties: conduct social work with families and children; manage social cases by engaging necessary resources and documenting the process; organize clients' receipt of social services at their place of residence or in social rehabilitation institutions; establish and engage multidisciplinary teams in social case management when necessary; work with the municipal social assistance and social services administration application (SOPA); make decisions and bear responsibility for their legality. Documents to submit: curriculum vitae (CV); motivation letter (no more than one A4 page typed); copy of first or second cycle higher education diploma meeting the regulations; copy of category B vehicle driver's license. We offer: full-time position; responsible and interesting work in a dynamic work environment; enhancement of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities; salary from 1290 EUR per month before taxes in accordance with candidate's qualifications and professional experience; social guarantees. https://www.talsunovads.lv/lv/vakance/socialais-darbinieks-ce-darbam-ar-gimeni-un-berniem-laidzes-vandzenes-un-virbu-pagasta-4 Applications may be sent by mail to Talsu novada Sociālais dienests, address: Kareivju iela 7, Talsi, LV-3201, sent by email to [email protected], or submitted in person in a sealed envelope placed in the mailbox located at the municipal entrance (Kareivju iela 7, Building 2) marked with Talsu novada Sociālais dienests. The envelope must be marked "Application for the Social Worker position in the Family Support Department for work with families and children." Applications sent by mail or submitted in person must be personally signed; applications sent by email must be signed with a secure electronic signature. Applications must be submitted or ensured to be sent by mail (postmark) or email by September 30, 2026 at 17:00. Applications received after this deadline will not be evaluated. The competition commission will contact only those candidates invited to participate in the second round of the competition. Personal data provided in application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition in accordance with applicable regulations in the employment field. The personal data controller is Talsu novada pašvaldība, Kareivju iela 7, Talsi, Talsu novads, LV-3201, phone number +37163232110.