Unskilled Workers Wanted for Angerlarsimaffik Pilutaq

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Employment: May 1, 2026, or by agreement

Would you like 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 various 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 an everyday 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 varying shifts – morning, evening, and night shifts

• Has experience with or interest in working with foster children and young people.
• Is stable, robust, and responsible
• Can create structure and clarity, while also meeting 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.

• 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 strengthen the daily lives of the girls.

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

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

Practical

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Reference: Department Manager at 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 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 this – 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.