Social Worker

Angerlarsimaffik is looking for 2 social workers.

employment date: September 1, 2026, or by agreement.

About Qasapermiut

Qasapermiut is located in Sisimiut, Greenland and is under the Department of Social Affairs, Family and Justice for neglected children and young people between the ages of 13 and 17.

The placed children have had a childhood marked by neglect and come from all over Greenland.

The pedagogy at Qasapermiut is based on a cognitive, resource-oriented, and appreciative approach in a structured environment that also includes hunting life.

We emphasize that they have a stable everyday life with schooling, leisure interests, and a social life outside the institution.

On weekends and holidays, children are offered great experiences in nature in the form of cabin trips, hunting and skiing trips, as well as participating in various events in the city.

• We expect: That you know yourself well and are engaged in your work.
• That you can work in a structured way and be a clear adult.
• That you have experience working with foster children, especially in guiding daily activities.
• That you have relevant experience in working with placed children and young people.
• That you can plan and create meaningful activities for the children and young people together with the other staff.
• That you are willing to go on colony and project trips in the villages or in nature.
• That you can work varying hours, e.g. mornings, evenings, and night shifts; here we must clarify that night shifts do not sleep at night with regard to safety.

• We can offer: An exciting and versatile job in an environment that focuses on professionalism.
• Professional development through teaching and supervision.
• A workplace where you have the opportunity to contribute and realize ideas related to the children and young people, together with the educators and other staff.
• Recognizing colleagues who are ready to provide peer support and supervision.

The working hours are 40 hours per week.

Application: The positions are applied for via www.naalakkersuit.gl

Application deadline: 9/7-26

Criminal record/Child certificate:

This position is subject to the law requiring the procurement of a criminal record/child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin once Qasapermiut has obtained a criminal record/child certificate.

The criminal record/child certificate will be part of Qasapermiut's assessment of who should be hired for the position.

Further information; If you would like to know more about the positions, you are welcome to contact Director Ânâ-Grethe Klein, phone +299 382095 email. anag@nanoq.gl

Application: The positions are applied for via www.naalakkersuit.gl

 

Salary and employment conditions

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

For an applicant with the right documentable competencies, employment as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor can occur in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

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

We do not accept applications via email.