Social Worker

Committed and dedicated Social Worker who can work in Puiaq

Would you like to be involved in the management of building, maintaining, and developing a childcare institution where close relationships are highly valued and where there is a focus on the individual child's and group's development and well-being? Then we have the job for you.

Curious children who are mentally resilient, and healthy and happy children that the municipality wants to realize, we will pave the way for through our discussions on how we will work to achieve these.

Our hallmark for the institution is: working according to our values, of which:

Use nature as an educational tool

Secure attachment

Seven pedagogical principles in effective pedagogy

What can we offer as a workplace:

It is important for us that the children experience a coherent and safe everyday life with positive relationships. We expect you to help create the framework and support the institution's objectives.

Can offer a workplace with ample opportunity to influence daily activities.

Is an institution that focuses on employee well-being, working environment, good colleague relationships, and a work environment where the opportunity for professional development is highly valued.

To participate in courses and training.

We expect that you:

Trained social worker

Take responsibility and work independently

Willing to collaborate with colleagues and parents, and you are open to engaging in pedagogical discussions about our work.

Adaptable

Plan developing activities for children

About the institution:

Is an integrated daycare institution located in scenic surroundings by mountains and sea, situated in Nuuk, and was opened in 2005.

Is designated for 64 children. 2 nurseries with 12 children, 2 kindergartens with 20 children.

It is a multi-story house with 4 rooms. 2 nursery rooms with 12 children, 2 kindergartens with 20 children. There are 15 staff members.

Further information can be obtained from:

If you are interested in the position, you are welcome to contact Leader Lydia Mathiassen for further information about the position and associated tasks at phone +299 36 67 80 or email: lydm@sermersooq.gl

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police as well as the criminal record from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the Police.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We would therefore like to point out that the starting date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland or another relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 50-26, and attached with educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please submit your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: February 6, 2026

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