Social worker wanted for Meeqqerivik Tikiusaaq

A Social Worker is sought for Meeqqerivik Tikiusaaq

It may be the information below that sparks your interest and you will apply for the position.

Tikiusaaq has beautiful surroundings, located by the football field/Inussivik and close to nature.

The institution is staffed for 96 children, divided into 2 departments: 36 children in the nursery department and divided into 3 rooms, as well as 60 children in the kindergarten department, divided into 3 rooms. And 22 staff positions.

We emphasize, that the house is a safe place to be in and therefore it is prioritized. When we feel safe, we have the opportunity to be ourselves and thus happy to be together, whether they are children or adults

We expect:

·That you are a trained social worker or similar.

·Are attentive to the child's/children's needs

·Have a respectful approach to everyone

·Stable and cheerful

·See opportunities rather than obstacles

We offer:

·Happy and open children and employees

·Good communication among all users of the house

·Be part of working purposefully, so that the child has good well-being

·Opportunity to develop personally as well as professionally

On a daily basis, the institution is open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The institution is staffed for 96 children, divided into 2 departments: 36 children in the nursery department, divided into 3 rooms and 60 children in the kindergarten department, divided into 3 rooms.

The staff ratio is 22; Leader, deputy manager, department head, 4 educators, 6 Child/Social Workers, 6 assistants, 1 kitchen assistant, 1 cleaning assistant, 1 kitchen/cleaning assistant.

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is subject to the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal and child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received a satisfactory criminal and child certificate. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon when the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police as well as the criminal certificate from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal certificate is obtained by the individual from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be with a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and associated tasks to: Leader Elisabeth Sikemsen, tel. +299 36 67 20 or email: ks18elsi@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 885-26, and attached educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

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

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically with the job posting.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026