Social Worker, Adult Social Services Kangasniemi - Etelä-Savon hyvinvointialue - Kangasniemi, Finland

South Savo Wellbeing Services Eloisa is seeking a Social Worker for a permanent position in adult social services starting from 22 June 2026 or as agreed. The closest work community is the adult social services team in Kangasniemi and social workers from the Mikkeli surrounding municipalities. The social worker's duties include assessing the service needs of clients requiring special support and organizing services. Client groups include working-age adults as well as mental health and substance abuse clients. Tasks involve making official decisions, client work, and participating in organizing and developing client services. Additionally, the role includes stakeholder work, participation in various workgroups, and developing cooperation with other responsible areas and networks. The social worker has also been responsible for granting social loans. Eloisa offers employees a benefit worth 200 euros for use in sports, culture, or wellbeing services. We want you to enjoy working with us and to be well. The qualification requirement is a social worker qualification and licensure according to the Act on Social Welfare Professionals (817/2015) Section 7. If qualified applicants are unavailable, the position can be temporarily filled for up to one year with a person studying social work who has successfully completed basic and intermediate studies in social work and related practical training. Proficiency in Finnish, both spoken and written, is required. Before confirming the appointment, the selected candidate must provide a health status report. A six (6) month probationary period applies. Applications must be received by the deadline. Applications should be submitted through the Kuntarekry system.