Social Workers

SEARCH THIS POSITION Angerlarsimaffik Ivaneq is looking for Social Workers

Employment April 1, 2026. Or by agreement.

The Angerlarsimaffik Ivaneq is owned by the Government of Greenland and is organizationally under the Social Authority.

 

Seats and departments

Ivaneq has 25 places divided by age groups in 5 departments. The age group is 0-17 years.

Purpose

Ivaneq's purpose is to offer a safe, homely, and structured care environment with stable and accommodating adults who take responsibility for the children's well-being, development, and learning. The children should feel that they are seen, heard, and included in the social community. Furthermore, it is a significant aim for the children to learn to navigate different types of relationships and communities, including institutional life, schooling, leisure activities, and friendships. Ivaneq emphasizes supporting the child's right to contact and interaction with parents and other close relationships. Finally, it is a goal for the children to learn to master everyday tasks and challenges so that they are equipped for an independent and responsible way of life after leaving the institution.

Social pedagogical method

Ivaneq is based on recognition and relational and attachment pedagogy. It is in the meeting and interaction with other people that the child develops self-understanding, self-esteem, and self-confidence, just as it is in the interaction with others that the child learns to give and receive recognition. A stable, inclusive, and recognizing adult contact is the foundation for the child to thrive and unfold its potential. The primary and secondary educators play a key role as a safe and secure haven for the child. Other key concepts in the initiatives and collaboration at Ivaneq are recognition, decency, responsibility, and professionalism.

 

Collaborative relationships beyond the Social Authority and the municipalities

Ivaneq emphasizes maintaining a good collaboration with the local schools as well as the healthcare system and the police. There is also collaboration with external psychologists on teaching and supervision.

 

Special offers/facilities

Ivaneq often uses nature as a framework for social pedagogical initiatives, including sailing and staying in cabins.

 

• The nearest supervisor of the social worker is the department manager.
• The social worker is responsible for:

• You are trained as a social worker.
• You are aware that you will mean a lot to the children and young people you are responsible for.
• You are aware of the consequences of neglect in children and adolescents.
• You live off the small successes in everyday life.
• You can handle conflicts.
• You are positive and see opportunities instead of limitations.
• You are prepared to actively participate in the internal training.
• You are bilingual (Greenlandic/Danish), but this is not a requirement.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving and 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.

Housing

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

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

We do not accept applications via email.

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