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We are seeking a dedicated and independent social worker for a newly created position in our upcoming new house in Nuuk. You will play a key role in developing and planning our social efforts, advising users with social legal challenges, and collaborating with public authorities.
We are getting a new house in Nuuk, 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 in 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 welfare, employment, patient rights, complaint cases, leave for relatives, etc.
Guidance on rights, social benefits, and applications
Contact and cooperation with public authorities
Preparation of 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 trained as a social worker.
Speaks and writes Greenlandic
Also proficient in Danish
Works independently and structured
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 values-based work environment
Influence on the development of the effort in our new house
We must point out that unfortunately, housing cannot 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 take place outside the aforementioned times.
Send application and CV to: neriuffik@gnet.gl
Application deadline: April 20, 2026, Start date: June 1, 2026, or by agreement
For questions, you can contact Administration Manager Maannguaq H. Berthelsen at mobile: 490489 or Neriuffiit Kattuffiat Chairperson Inger Eriksen at mobile: 527114.
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Neriuffiit Kattuffiat
Email: Neriuffik@gnet.gl
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Job Title
Social Worker
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Apr 20, 2026
Contact Person
Maannguaq H. Berthelsen, Inger Eriksen
Neriuffik@gnet.gl
490489, 527114
Job category
Social and health /
Social counseling
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