The Income Support Unit works with families and individuals who apply for financial assistance to help meet their basic needs, known as income support. We provide information about rights and obligations and assess eligibility for financial assistance for those who apply. We work to help individuals through various support measures designed to enable them to become self-sufficient as soon as possible. The goal is for every person to be able to support themselves and thus live an independent life. The unit also handles estate matters.

We are now seeking several social workers for permanent and temporary positions!

Your Responsibilities

As a social worker in the income support program, you will investigate and make decisions regarding financial assistance; this may also include handling estate matters. You will provide information and advice to the public and address individual inquiries regarding eligibility for income support and other forms of assistance. The role involves regular contact with both individuals and internal and external stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for someone with a genuine commitment to people and an interest in how society functions as a whole. To be able to take a holistic approach to your cases, it is important that you have a good understanding of the roles and regulations of other government agencies and stakeholders. You are skilled at establishing and maintaining relationships, and in your work, you are solution-oriented, responsive, meticulous, and take responsibility. You communicate fluently in Swedish, both verbally and in writing.

As a person, you are self-motivated and proactive, while also valuing collaboration and seeing it as natural to contribute where needed to achieve common goals. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in processing income support cases
• Exercising public authority within social services

We warmly welcome your application!

Additional Information

• Two positions are for permanent, full-time employment, starting January 11, 2027.
• Two positions are temporary, full-time, starting January 11, 2027, through March 31, 2028.
• We accept applications through our recruitment system—not via email or mail. Click “Apply for the job” to submit your application.
• Identification documents will be verified for candidates invited to an interview.
• Before an offer of employment is made, we ask that you provide an extract from the police criminal records registry. This is done as the final step in the recruitment process. Please request the extract now so that you can present it upon request: Extract for working with children in settings other than schools and childcare

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 valued employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrative departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows thoughtfully. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.

Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality

Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.