Social Worker

We are getting a new house in Nuuk, which is expected to be completed in June 2026, therefore we are looking for a dedicated and independent Social Worker for a newly created position in our upcoming new house.

The position is new to us, and you will therefore play an important role in developing and planning our social efforts.

About the position

Many of our users in the house have found themselves in an unexpected and unpredictable situation and have questions about their rights and conditions within the social area. You should generally be able to listen and advise on a broad existential field. Here, users may be affected by uncertainty and preoccupied with changes resulting from living with cancer.

Your tasks will include:

· To be the team's primary social worker

· Advise and support users with social legal challenges regarding support, employment, patient rights, complaints, leave for relatives, etc.

· Guidance on rights, social benefits, and applications

· Contact and collaboration with public authorities

· Development of a plan and structure for social services in our new house

· Administrative tasks related to consulting and projects, drafting grant applications

We are looking for you who:

· Is a trained social worker

· Speaks and writes Greenlandic

· Also preferably speaks Danish

· Works independently and in a structured manner

· Has empathy and understanding for people in vulnerable situations

· Has good collaboration skills

We offer:

A meaningful position with great societal significance

Opportunity to build a new function

A committed and value-based work environment

Influence on the development of the efforts in our new house

We must point out that unfortunately, no housing can be provided for the position.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. However, there may be days when activities are held outside of the aforementioned times.

Send application and CV to: neriuffik@gnet.gl

Application deadline: March 27, 2026, Start date: May 1, 2026, or by agreement

For questions, you can contact the administration manager Maannguaq H. Berthelsen mobile: 490489 or the chairman of Neriuffiit Kattuffiat Inger Eriksen mobile: 527114.