2 Social Workers for Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik

2 Social Workers for Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik 2 Social Workers for Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik

Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik:

expected start date 1/9-26

Isikkivik is located in Sisimiut. There is space for 13 children/youth aged 8 to 17 years with the possibility of extension until they turn 23. Isikkivik is divided into three departments, a closed and an open department that are in the same building and work closely together, with children/youth aged 13 to 17 years, as well as a children's department for ages 8 to 13 years. Isikkivik falls under the Department of Social Affairs, Family, and Justice for neglected children and youth between 8 and 17 years, both girls and boys. The placed children have had a childhood marked by neglect and come from all over Greenland.

The pedagogy at Isikkivik is based on a cognitive, resource-oriented, and appreciative community-oriented approach in a structured environment.

We emphasize that they have a stable everyday life with schooling, internships, work training, leisure interests, and a social life outside the institution. On weekends and holidays, we try to offer the children good experiences in nature in the form of cabin trips, hunting and skiing trips, as well as participating in various events in the city. We also aim to get the young people out for internships/work training at workplaces in the city.

We expect:

- That you are stable and committed to your work.

- That you can work in a structured way and be a clear responsible adult.

- That you possibly have a relevant education as a pedagogical assistant or experience working with foster children and youth.

- That you can plan and create meaningful activities for the children and the youth.

- That you are willing to go on colony and project trips in the settlements.

- That you can work in varying shifts, e.g. morning, evening, and night shifts.

- That you participate in the development of educational and professional development plans in collaboration with the department leaders and the educational staff.

- That you are involved in the preparation of treatment plans, status reports, and status letters regarding children and young people as a contact person.

- That you are good at collaborating with colleagues in the workplace.

We can offer:

- An exciting and versatile job in an environment where there is a focus 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.

- Appreciative colleagues,

who are ready to provide collegial sparring and supervision.

The working hours are 40 hours per week.

Criminal record/Child certificate:

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

The criminal record/child certificate will be included in the assessment of who should be hired for the position.

If you would like to know more about the positions, feel free to contact us.

Principal: Ânâ-Grethe Klein

E-mail: Isikkivik@isikkivik.gl

Phone: +299 580333

Application deadline: 9/7-2026.

 

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 skills, 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 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 "Submit application."

We do not accept applications via email.