A social worker is sought for Meeqqerivik Tikiusaaq, an institution with a capacity for 96 children in nursery and kindergarten departments. We are looking for a trained social worker who is attentive to children's needs, has a supportive approach, and is stable and cheerful. The institution prioritizes safety and well-being for both children and adults.
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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, distributed in 3 rooms, and 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 enjoy being together, whether they are children or adults.
We expect:
·That you are trained as a social worker 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 employees
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 both personally and professionally.
The institution is open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The institution is normed 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 head, 4 educators, 6 child/social workers, 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 once 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 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.
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 appointment 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 Leader Elisabeth Sikemsen for further information about the position and related tasks at tel. +299 36 67 20 or email: elsi@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Applications marked with Job no. 335-26, and accompanied by 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: April 20, 2026
Employer Details
Meeqqerivik Tikiusaaq
Email: Elsi@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Social Worker
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Apr 20, 2026
Contact Person
Elisabeth Sikemsen
Elsi@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 67 20
Job category
Social and health /
Care and support
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