Budget and Debt Advisor/Estate Administrator for the Service Administration

Description:

Are you looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference? We are now seeking several engaged employees who want to be part of shaping the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with people at the center and create a workday that is valuable, both for you and for our citizens. Description As a budget and debt advisor, you work closely with people who are facing financial difficulties and need support to get their finances in order. The position of budget and debt advisor/estate administrator is located in Värnamo within the administration unit and covers the entire GGVV area (Gislaved, Gnosjö, Vaggeryd, and Värnamo). The unit consists of five employees and is led by a team leader. The workplace is characterized by good atmosphere, participation, and an open climate where employees are expected to contribute to the development of the operations. Duties In this role, you provide guidance in personal finance and create structure and overview together with the individual over their financial situation, guiding them toward sustainable long-term solutions. You map income, expenses, and debts, help establish budgets and payment plans, and guide and support in the debt settlement process. The work takes place through physical meetings as well as by phone, email, and digital channels. An important part of the assignment is preventive work, which may include giving lectures and training on personal finance to schools, associations, and other target groups. You collaborate with various actors such as the Swedish Enforcement Authority, the Social Insurance Agency, the Tax Agency, banks, and collection agencies, as well as the municipality's own operations. The work requires a coaching and guiding approach focused on strengthening the individual's own ability and contributing to sustainable long-term financial solutions. The position also includes estate administration, where you have contact with relatives in connection with estate notifications in situations where the assets in the estate do not cover a probate inventory. Estate administration consists of the following case types: Estate Notification - prepared if the deceased's assets cover only funeral costs and other expenses related to the death. Estate Administration - if there are no estate heirs, social services are responsible for the temporary administration of the estate until the heirs have been located and notified and have taken over management of the estate. International Estates - if there is property in Sweden after someone who did not have their residence in Sweden at the time of death, notification of the death shall be made to social services. Funeral - if the deceased lacks relatives who arrange the funeral, social services have an obligation to ensure that a funeral takes place. The social services' task is to determine the funeral arrangement and order it from a funeral home. Qualifications The position requires relevant education or equivalent experience, for example as a social worker, economist, or behavioral scientist, as well as knowledge of relevant legislation. You need to be able to work independently, plan and organize your work, and have a good ability to meet people in different life situations in a respectful manner. You should also be outgoing, collaboration-oriented, and have good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing. Experience working with people in financial hardship or preventive work is meritorious. As a budget and debt advisor/estate administrator, you have an important role where you make a difference for people in difficult situations and for society at large. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability, and background checks are conducted prior to employment. Meritorious qualifications include: Experience in budget and debt counseling Knowledge of the BOSS+ system Knowledge of the Pulsen Combine system The application should include a CV and a cover letter. Terms We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Service Administration. Together we work to provide our citizens and employees with good service. We are responsible for meal services for schools and elderly care, IT and digitalization, facility management, contact center, internal services, logistics and printing, vehicle unit, and interpretation services. Learn more about us at: Service Administration - Värnamo Municipality Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the heart of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here there is a spirit of constant movement and grand visions for the future. We highlight both major and minor successes, which strengthens pride and community for everyone who lives here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow. Learn more about us at: Värnamo Municipality Open to All We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Värnamo

Address

Kyrktorget 1

GPS

57.18322, 13.9916664copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

0370-377535

Views

6

Published

20. 5. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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