Substitute Social Worker - Economic Assistance

Smedjebackens kommun · Vollzeit

Vasagatan 17, Smedjebacken, Schweden

Welcome to Smedjebacken Municipality! We are a municipality that, with solid and stable finances as our foundation and with our residents in focus, actively works on development with the goal of delivering the best possible services. As an employer, our strengths are pragmatism, dialogue, and short decision-making processes. We are convinced that together we can live up to our values where welcoming, commitment, security, and confidence in the future are our guiding principles. IFO Adult Unit The Adult Group in our Individual and Family Services (IFO) department consists of three social workers handling economic assistance, one social worker managing substance abuse/other adult issues, and one position working with the new activity requirement reform. One of our social workers will now be on parental leave, which is why we are seeking a substitute social worker for economic assistance. The substitute position is for a minimum of one year, starting October 1, 2026, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Work Tasks As a social worker in economic assistance, your main responsibilities will be to investigate and assess eligibility for assistance under the Social Services Act, and to work actively with the individual to achieve changes in their life situation leading to self-sufficiency. We view the handling of economic assistance as qualified social change work aimed at strengthening the individual's ability to live an independent life. The role also includes assessing individuals' ability to participate in activities under the new activity requirement reform. As a social worker, you will also maintain regular contact with applicants assigned to your position. We work for close collaboration with the municipality's Employment and Integration Unit (AMI). The work involves extensive contact and cooperation with other parties and authorities. Therefore, good knowledge of how society functions is essential. Other tasks may also occur. The content and conditions of the work may change over time. Qualifications Requirements Sociology degree or other academic education that the employer considers equivalent. You are well versed in the handling requirements and legislation governing the activity. Training in MI, FREDA, and solution-focused working methods. Ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing. Computer proficiency. Driver's license. Meritorious Experience with authority work in economic assistance is desirable. Experience with the LifeCare case management system is a plus. Personal Qualities To thrive in the role of social worker, we believe you have strong commitment and an interest in social work. You have the courage to make a difference for vulnerable people in society, and one of your strengths is building relationships and collaborating. As the work involves many contact points, it is important that you have the ability to care for and build good relationships. Skills such as communication, accountability, and pragmatic collaboration are important to us, as is good conduct. You are clear, communicative, and well-organized with a high degree of personal maturity and self-awareness. You are attentive and can contain anxiety and provide support even in complex situations. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. What We Offer We offer a workplace in a welcoming municipality with commitment, security, and confidence in the future. We believe in dialogue as a tool for development and value short decision-making processes and a pragmatic approach. Workplace environment efforts are a focus, with the goal of making working life sustainable, healthy, and secure for all employees. On Smedjebacken Municipality's website (https://www.smedjebacken.se/arbete-och-naringsliv/formaner.html) you can read more about the benefits we offer. We warmly welcome your application! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Upon a job offer, the selected candidate will need to verify their citizenship. This can be done with a passport or a certificate of citizenship together with an ID document. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must provide proof of a valid work permit or exemption from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only commence after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance. We politely but firmly decline all contact from recruiters and staffing agencies during the recruitment process, as the selection of recruitment channels has already been determined for this recruitment. Read more on Smedjebacken Municipality's website (https://www.smedjebacken.se/kommun-och-politik/politik-och-demokrati/insyn-och-rattigheter/gdpr.html) about how we handle your personal data according to GDPR. All recruitment is conducted digitally via our external link to the recruitment system Webcruiter. If you have problems registering your CV, please contact Webcruiter Support (https://talentech-support.freshdesk.com/sv-SE/support/login/new). If you have protected personal data, contact the HR department through the municipality's main line and you will receive assistance with your application. Contact Information Camilla Eriksson, Unit Manager IFO, 0240-66 02 91, [email protected] Maria Högstedt, Vision, 0240-66 00 91, maria.hö[email protected] Work Location Vasagatan 14 777 81 Smedjebacken Important Information: Employer: Smedjebackens kommun Ref.nr: 5165045159 Position Full-time: 100% Substitute Start Date: 2026-10-01 Application Deadline: 2026-08-30