The Valga Municipal Government is looking for a leading specialist for people with disabilities to join its team.

Do you care about people's well-being and want to contribute to community development? If you want to do work that has real meaning, then join our team! 

Your role is..

.As a leading specialist in dementia-friendly environments, to design a better living environment for the elderly and people with special needs.

Its main service duties include:

  • Organisation of social welfare for the elderly and people with special needs; 
  • Assessment of the person's needs and identification of their interests, offering and organising support measures for the person, and initiating case management where necessary.;
  • Organisation of home care services and coordination of the work of home care workers;
  • organisation and coordination of personal assistance services and general care services provided outside the home;
  • Assessment and organisation of the need to adapt homes for people with special needs.

We expect you to:

  • a university degree in social work or a related field (or the acquisition thereof); 
  • readiness to acquire the profession of social worker; 
  • knowledge of the principles of social welfare and administrative procedure; 
  • Knowledge of the Estonian language at a conversational level.; 
  • extensive analysis and communication skills; 
  • empathy, sense of responsibility and accuracy; 
  • Ability to work under pressure; 
  • co-operation and motivational skills; 
  • Category B driving licence.

You will benefit from:

  • Previous work experience in the given field;
  • ability to use computer programmes, including STAR and Amphora.

We offer you:

  • meaningful and responsible work for the benefit of the community 
  • a supportive and experienced team; 
  • career training and development opportunities; 
  • Gross salary EUR 1945 per month; 
  • 35 calendar days of annual leave; 
  • Opportunities to support health and sport;
  • if necessary, the employer's accommodation;
  • the possibility of using a company car for work tasks

If the offer appeals to you, apply now..

..submit your application, cover letter, curriculum vitae with work and/or service history, confirmation of compliance with the requirements of the Public Service Act; copies of educational documents; other documents that the candidate considers important for applying 19th April 2026 e-mail address .

Further information

Ülla Kimmel, Head of the Social Work Service
Tel: +372 5340 1331
E-mail: