Social Secretary, Income Support

Description:

Ljusnarsberg Municipality, with its main town Kopparberg, is a small municipality in northern Örebro County where we are guided by the conviction that all people can and want to do good work. We meet people with respect and equality, and we show empathy and commitment in all interactions. Here you will find excellent conditions for good housing, work, and business opportunities. The nature surrounding the area offers opportunities for a rich outdoor life. Ljusnarsberg Municipality is located in the heart of Bergslagen, an area that for many hundreds of years has distinguished itself for mining and metal industry. The municipality has a diverse business sector with mostly small companies but also some larger ones. Within an hour by train you can easily travel to and from Örebro, and within half an hour to and from Ludvika. As an employee of Ljusnarsberg Municipality, you are part of building a welcoming society where differences are respected and where there is room for pride, determination, and action. Read more about Ljusnarsberg Municipality at ljusnarsberg.se and what you can experience and do here at visitkopparberg.se. Description Would you like to work close to both colleagues and citizens in an operation where there is an opportunity to influence work methods and make quick decisions? Then this could be the position for you. We are now looking for a social secretary for the adult and income support group in Ljusnarsberg. With us, you will have varied and independent work where social work, public administration, and collaboration go hand in hand. We work closely with the individual with a focus on strengthening people's opportunities for self-sufficiency and long-term income security. About the Operation IFO in Ljusnarsberg Municipality is responsible for adult and income support, children and families, assistance for the elderly and people with disabilities, and employment services. The adult and income support group consists of three social secretaries and is led by a senior social secretary and a unit manager. As a small municipality, we have short decision-making processes and close collaboration between operations and professions. We offer external supervision, opportunities for remote work, flexible working hours, and wellness allowances. Responsibilities In this role, you will work with both public administration and motivating social work. You will follow the individual through the process from first contact to increased independence and self-sufficiency. The responsibilities include, among other things: process applications for financial assistance according to the Social Services Act assess the individual's needs, resources, and conditions for self-sufficiency make decisions according to delegation procedures work in a motivating and supportive manner with the individual collaborate with internal and external actors convene and participate in SIP and network meetings provide advice, support, and information to citizens document and conduct qualified investigations The position also includes handling estate notifications and matters related to funeral costs, personal funds, and provisional estate administration. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or other education that the employer deems equivalent. You have experience with public administration within social services and good knowledge of relevant legislation, primarily the Social Services Act. It is an advantage if you have experience from multiple areas within individual and family care. The work requires you to work independently, make legally sound assessments, and handle varying cases. Since we are a small municipality, you also need to be flexible and appreciate collaboration with close colleagues and other operations. You express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. We Offer With us, you will have varied and meaningful work where you have the opportunity to influence both work methods and development. We believe in close leadership, collaboration, and professional discretion. We welcome your application. Terms The position is filled pending the required decisions being made. Other To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and simplify communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or paper format. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this job posting.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Kopparberg

Address

Gruvstugutorget

GPS

59.5928009, 15.2255325copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Views

8

Published

12. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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