Social or Health Assistant Helper

Social or health care assistant sought for Angerlarsimaffik Pilutaq Employment: May 1, 2026, or by agreement

Do you want to help make a difference for young girls who need safe adults around them?

At Angerlarsimaffik Pilutaq in Sisimiut, we are looking for skilled and unskilled employees who are passionate about relationship work and who want to create stability, presence, and good experiences in everyday life for our girls aged 11 to 17.

About us

Pilutaq is a nationwide residential institution under the Department of Social Affairs, Family, and Justice.

Our girls come from all over Greenland and have experienced different forms of neglect. Therefore, they need adults who can provide both structure, care, and warmth – and who dare to stand firm, even when it is difficult.

Our pedagogical approach is cognitive, resource-oriented, and appreciative, and we work in an environment where both professionalism and humanity are at the center.

We emphasize that the girls have a daily life that resembles a home – with schooling, leisure interests, and a social life in the city.

On weekends and holidays, we go on cabin trips, hunting and skiing trips, or colonies in the villages, where community and nature play an important role in working with the girls.

• Your tasks To create a daily life characterized by safety, structure, and care
• To support the girls in developing confidence, responsibility, and independence.
• To plan and participate in activities and trips together with colleagues and residents.
• To engage in close interdisciplinary collaboration with educators, management, and other staff.
• To act as a contact person for one of the residents.
• To work in shifting hours – morning, evening, and night shifts
• We imagine that you Are trained as a social worker assistant, health assistant helper, or have another relevant background
• Has experience with or interest in working with foster children and youth.
• Is stable, robust, and responsible.
• Can create structure and clarity, but at the same time meet the girls with warmth and humor.
• Thrives in an environment where community, collaboration, and professional reflection are part of everyday life.
• Is open to participating in colonies, trips, and projects in nature.
• We offer A meaningful and versatile job where you make a real difference
• A workplace where you are seen, heard, and valued.
• Professional sparring, supervision, and teaching
• Acknowledging and engaged colleague community that supports each other.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and initiatives that enhance the daily lives of the girls.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving and relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in effect at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

An unfurnished staff housing can be assigned to the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be assigned to individuals who already have staff housing or another property owned by the municipality or the Government of Greenland. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the assigned housing. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the allocation of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller co-housing communities or hotel apartments, for which taxation applies. It is not possible to keep larger pets, such as dogs or cats, in staff or temporary housing.

• Practical Working hours: 40 hours per week
• Reference: Department Manager in Pilutaq
• Criminal and child certificate: Must be obtained before employment according to the legislation.
• Application deadline: April 30, 2026
• Contact person: Miacecilia Munch Ingemann 📧 Email: forst@pilutaq.gl
• Phone: +299 58 03 32

We conduct interviews continuously and will conclude the process once we have found the right candidate.

We believe that all children and young people can develop when they are met by adults who dare to show both clarity and heart. If you can see yourself in that – we look forward to hearing from you.

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Submit application."

We do not accept applications via email.