Social Worker

Meeqqerivik Tikiusaaq is seeking a social worker for an institution with a capacity of 96 children divided into nursery and kindergarten departments. We prioritize safety and recognition, and offer a good working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development. Employment requires a satisfactory criminal and child certificate.

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Tikiusaaq has beautiful surroundings, located by the football field/Inussivik and close to nature.

The institution is normed for 96 children, divided into 2 departments: 36 children in the nursery department and distributed in 3 rooms, as well as 60 children in the kindergarten department, distributed in 3 rooms. And 22 staff norms.

We emphasize that the house is a safe place to be, and therefore it is prioritized. When we feel safe, we have the opportunity to be ourselves and thus happy to be together, whether they are children or adults.

We expect:

·That you are trained as a social helper or similar.

Is aware of the child's/children's needs

·Has a respectful approach to everyone

·Stable and happy

See opportunities instead of obstacles.

We offer:

Happy and open children and staff

Good communication among all users of the house

· Be involved in working purposefully to ensure the child has good well-being.

Opportunity to develop yourself personally as well as professionally.

The institution is open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The institution is regulated for 96 children, divided into 2 departments: 36 children in the nursery department, split into 3 rooms, and 60 children in the kindergarten department, divided into 3 rooms.

The staffing norm is 22; Leader, deputy manager, department manager, 4 educators, 6 child/social helpers, 6 assistants, 1 kitchen assistant, 1 cleaning assistant, 1 kitchen/cleaning assistant.

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record and child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received a satisfactory criminal record and child certificate. 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 and 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.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

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

Housing:

No housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:

Leader Elisabeth Sikemsen, phone +299 36 67 20 or email: elsi@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 417-26, and attached 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: May 12, 2026

Employer Details

Meeqqerivik Tikiusaaq

Email: Elsi@sermersooq.gl

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Job Title

Social Worker

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Contact Person

Elisabeth Sikemsen
Elsi@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 67 20

Job category

Social and health /
Care and support

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