Income Support Secretary

Description:

Do you want to help strengthen people toward self-sufficiency – and make a real difference in their lives? Maria Nova Adult Resource Center, located in central Mariestad, is a collaborative meeting place where the employment office, LSS, social services, and Vara Folk High School's branch work side by side. Together we create opportunities for people to move toward the labor market and build a sustainable path to independence. We value the power of social work and meet each individual with respect, commitment, and a holistic perspective. We are now seeking a social secretary for income support who wants to be part of our important work and contribute to creating positive change – both in the short and long term. This is a newly established position due to the new activity requirement in income support. Are you trained as a social worker? Do you have an interest in law combined with genuine commitment to people? Then you might be exactly who we're looking for! 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Your main duties consist of: • Investigate the individual's resources and barriers to self-sufficiency • Process and document applications for financial assistance • Make decisions according to the Social Services Act based on applicable delegation rules • Work in a coaching and supportive manner with the individual where the goal is self-sufficiency through work, studies, or other compensation • Through motivational work, focus on supporting individuals in change processes • Collaborate internally and externally • Convene SIP meetings and other network meetings. As a small municipality with short distances to and between our partners, we have room for flexible solutions. As support in your work, you will have colleagues and supervision from the Senior Social Secretary and Unit Manager. Your workplace is based in central Mariestad and working hours are Monday-Friday 08-17. Start date is as soon as possible by agreement. QUALIFICATIONS We are primarily looking for someone with a degree in social work. Alternatively, you have other education that the employer considers relevant. Previous experience in social services is a merit. Your role involves close collaboration with other actors both internally and externally, which is why we require that you are a positive person with good collaboration skills, that you are service-oriented, and that you are values-driven. For a position in income support, you must demonstrate professional conduct by being supportive toward our clients while also being clear and informative. When you apply, we want a CV that shows your previous qualifications. You can skip the personal letter; instead, you will answer some selection questions. We place great importance on personal qualities and good references. Before an offer of employment, we will ask you to provide a certificate from the criminal record registry. Recruitment is ongoing, so don't delay your application. A trial period may be applied. Warmly welcome to Maria Nova! Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment type: Permanent employment. Working hours: Daytime. Mariestad is the municipality of the future with a clear direction – we are going to grow! We are at the starting line for a very exciting journey with planned major initiatives in several areas. These establishments will create great opportunities for the place and organization to grow and develop. Do you want to be part of creating the perfect location together? Welcome with your application and become part of our team as we shape the future of Mariestad! Wondering what there is to do and see when you're not working with us? Visit www.livetiskaraborg.se and discover all the possibilities Skaraborg has to offer. In this recruitment, we have made a decision about where and how the current position should be visible. We therefore firmly decline contact from external recruitment assistance.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Mariestad

Address

Kyrkogatan 2

GPS

58.7034025, 13.8033055copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

0501-75 63 78

Views

6

Published

1. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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