Social Secretary, Elder Care

Marks kommun · Vollzeit

KINNA, Schweden

Are you someone who values development, commitment, and compassion in your work life? Then we might be a great match – because we do too. By working with us, you contribute to a better everyday life for thousands of people in Marks Municipality. Not least your own. With us, you have the opportunity to grow – both as a person and in your professional role, while the work you do helps an entire community flourish. Regardless of your specific tasks, you'll make life a little easier for everyone who lives and works here. And that's something we value highly. Our vision is to be a close-knit municipality with people at the center. Close to each other, our surroundings, and the future. We want to be a present society that with calm and warmth stands behind and welcomes our 35,000 residents, 3,600 employees, and thousands of entrepreneurs. That makes every single employee with us meaningful. Together, we ensure that an entire community functions. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a Social Secretary in elder care administration, you are part of important and meaningful work. Here also work a unit manager, senior social secretary, fee administrator, transportation service administrator, and housing coordinator. Together with your colleagues, as a social secretary you will investigate, assess, and make decisions regarding services under the Social Services Act and follow up on approved services. You work from a holistic perspective with the user at the center. The work includes contact and cooperation with other authorities, organizations, service providers, and other relevant partners, both internally and externally. QUALIFICATIONS Education We are looking for someone who is educated as a social worker or has another academic education that the employer considers appropriate. You must have good knowledge of current legislation, and if you have an education other than social work, you should have studied social law. A driver's license (Category B) is required for this position. Competencies Do you enjoy working with people, have a sense of responsibility, and focus on the individual needs of users? Then this could be the job for you. We are looking for someone who is communicative, has good analytical skills, and is always professional in interactions. Otherwise, you are flexible and collaborate easily both within and outside the organization. If you are also someone who enjoys sharing your knowledge and experience while remaining open to learning from others, we believe you will thrive with us. As a person, you are structured, thorough, and efficient in your work. You are good at prioritizing and expressing yourself well in speech and writing. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. It is an advantage if you have experience with administrative authority work. You work according to a clear process. You organize and plan your work well, complete what you start, and meet deadlines. You take active initiative in social situations, step forward, and easily build new relationships. You adapt and find win-win solutions through a pragmatic focus on the common goal. Employment type: Fixed-term employment. Duration: Start date: By agreement/as soon as possible, End date: 2027-12-31. We who work within Marks Municipality jointly develop our culture of togetherness by being engaged, compassionate, and developmental, for the long-term benefit of individuals and society. In our positions, we place great emphasis on your personal suitability. For certain positions within Marks Municipality, special requirements apply based on legislation and the needs of the operation. This may mean that a security vetting is conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585), that Swedish citizenship is required, and/or that a criminal record check is conducted in accordance with applicable legislation on record checks. Information about what applies to the specific position will be provided in connection with the recruitment process. As an employer, we promote equal rights, obligations, and opportunities for all employees and value the qualities that diversity and gender balance can bring to our operation. Marks Municipality offers various employee benefits such as an attractive wellness allowance, discounted annual pass on Västtrafik, pension and vacation exchange, and the possibility of remote work and flexible hours based on the needs and design of the operation. It is also easy to commute from, for example, Gothenburg, Borås, and Varberg. We kindly but firmly decline contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job advertisements.