Social Worker

Committed and dedicated Social Worker sought for Puiaq, a children's institution in Nuuk. Focus on children's development and well-being, using nature as a pedagogical tool. The workplace offers influence on daily activities and values employee well-being highly. Applicants must be trained social workers, responsible, and collaborative.

ENGAGED AND DEDICATED SOCIAL WORKER WHO CAN WORK IN Puiaq

Would you like to be part of the management team to build, maintain, and develop a childcare institution where close relationships are highly valued and where there is a focus on the individual child's and the group's development and well-being? Then we have the job for you.

Curious children who are mentally resilient, and healthy and happy children that the municipality wants to realize, we will pave the way for through our discussions on how we will work to achieve these.

Our hallmark for the institution is:

Work according to our values, of these:

Using nature as an educational tool

Secure attachment

Seven pedagogical principles in effective pedagogy

What can we offer as an employer:

It is important for us that the children experience a coherent and safe everyday life with positive relationships. We expect you to help create the framework and support the institution's objectives.

Can offer a workplace with ample opportunity to influence daily activities.

Is an institution that focuses on employee well-being, work environment, good colleague relationships, and a work environment where the opportunity for professional development is highly valued.

To participate in courses and education.

We expect that you:

Trained social worker

Take responsibility and work independently

Willing to collaborate with colleagues and parents, and you are open to engaging in pedagogical discussions about our work.

Adaptable

Plan developing activities for children

About the institution:

Is an integrated daycare institution located in scenic surroundings by the mountains and the sea and is situated in Nuuk, and was opened in 2005.

Is normed for 64 children. 2 nurseries with 12 children, 2 kindergartens with 20 children.

It is a multi-story house with 4 rooms. 2 nursery rooms with 12 children, 2 kindergartens with 20 children. There are 15 staff members.

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. 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 collective 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 staff 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:

Deputy Chief Maja Marie Nielsen, phone +299 36 67 80 or email: mmni@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 322-26, and accompanied by a diploma 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 send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: April 16, 2026

Employer Details

Puiaq

Email: Mmni@sermersooq.gl

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Job Title

Social Worker

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Contact Person

Maja Marie Nielsen
Mmni@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 67 80

Job category

Teaching /
Pedagogue

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