Social Worker

The Nuka kindergarten in the Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking a skilled and dedicated Social Worker to work with children aged 3-6 years. The position requires responsibility, independence, and collaboration with parents and colleagues. Creativity, flexibility, and a joy for working with children are important qualities.

The Nuka Kindergarten in the Municipality of Sermersooq is looking for a skilled and dedicated Social Worker for the Nuka Kindergarten, who can start working possibly by agreement.

The kindergarten Nuka has a total of 40 children, aged 3-6 years. Divided into 2 rooms, where they have 20 children each.

Opening hours in Nuka: 7-17

The kindergarten Nuka consists of 9 staff members: leader, deputy, educator, 2 social workers, 2 assistants.

kitchen assistant as well as a cleaning assistant.

The content of the position:

We are looking for a – preferably experienced – social worker to join and take on a number of tasks including:

Can take responsibility and work independently when the educator is not present.

Role model for other staff members.

·Close collaboration with the parents

·Work according to the Landsting Regulation No. 62 November 20, 2023

The tasks are solved in close collaboration with the other employees in the area of work as well as with close and relevant partners.

Goals for children in Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq:

Curious children, resilient children, healthy & happy children.

The special characteristics of Kindergarten Nuka are:

Health, outdoor everyday life, healthy children, practicing sports – Kammagiitta (free from bullying), engaging with the upcoming school children & joint events for children, staff & parents.

Expectations for applicants:

·That you have a social worker or similar education

That you are creative and have an overview.

·That you are good at collaborating with colleagues and parents

That you are flexible and willing to try new experiences.

That you are fond of children is important.

We also emphasize:

Is stable, quality-conscious, and has an eye for detail.

Can handle many balls in the air without losing perspective.

Being fresh and happy is important.

·Works independently, is responsible, and service-oriented

We offer:

Happy children, cheerful and spirited staff, good collaboration with parents and the staff, as well as a

·Kindergarten and stable staff

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record and child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a satisfactory criminal record and child certificate. 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 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 housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, feel free to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:

Leader Kristiane Nikolajsen, phone +299 36 67 70 or email: krnk@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 57-26, and accompanied by educational certificates 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 submit your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: February 10, 2026

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Employer Details

Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq

Kuussuaq 2

3900 Nuuk , Grønland

Email: Krnk@sermersooq.gl

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Job Title

Social Worker

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Contact Person

Kristiane Nikolajsen
Krnk@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 67 70

Job category

Social and health /
Care and support

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