Lead Social Worker

Qeqqata Municipality is seeking a senior social worker for the assistance department in Sisimiut.

Location/Area: The Welfare Area

Employment type: Full-time work

Employment date: June 1, 2026, or by agreement

Salary: According to the applicable agreement

Qeqqata Municipality is seeking a skilled and motivated senior social worker for the assistance department in Sisimiut.

The Welfare area consists of 28 employees distributed across the Children and Family Department, the Staff including the Secretariat and Assistance Department, and the Elderly, Disability, and Early Retirement Department.

There are a total of 5 caseworkers in the assistance department, including the chief social worker.

Work and areas of responsibility:

• The work must be carried out in accordance with the Inatsisartut Act on Public Assistance, according to the job and function description.
• To ensure the organization of staff in the department as well as to initiate the processing of inquiries, to ensure that the workflow is carried out in accordance with the law, and to delegate tasks to staff.
• Collection and planning of citizen inquiries regarding public assistance according to the municipality's opening hours.
• To ensure that the caseworkers in the assistance department follow the tasks outlined below.
• Conduct conversations with citizens seeking public assistance.
• Preparation and follow-up of action plans for public assistance recipients.
• To prepare applications for people who want treatment for alcohol abuse, substance abuse, and gambling addiction.
• management of pocket money during care stays in the healthcare system during the treatment period
• Payment of bills
• To assist people who want help writing a document.
• Processing of applications for early retirement pension
• Personnel administration in the shelter and ensuring compliance and execution of tasks

We imagine that you:

• Has knowledge of legislation in the assistance area.
• Has knowledge of ERP/Prisme.
• Has experience in municipal case processing, etc.
• Experience with network and treatment meetings.
• Can maintain a good overview, even in stressful situations.

Professional qualifications

• Educated social worker or has another relevant social profession education
• Bilingual.
• Good language and writing skills.

Personal competencies:

• You are service-minded.
• You are welcoming and have a appreciative approach.
• You can work independently and responsibly.
• That you are stable and loyal
• You are familiar with tasks and take matters seriously.
• And is welcoming.

Employment and remuneration are in accordance with the agreements and collective agreements in force at any given time.

A staff housing can be allocated, for which payment is made according to applicable rules.

Commencement as soon as possible or by agreement.

Child and criminal record certificate

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of child and criminal records. According to the legislation, employment can only be considered once the municipality has received a child and criminal record. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Chief of Staff for the Welfare Area, Hans Henrik Olsen at tel. (+299) 86 74 31, email: holx@qeqqata.gl

Application:

Application with relevant examination papers, CV, testimonials, and references must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application, CV, etc.