Perhetyöntekijän sijaisuus, Enontekiö / Bearašbargi sadjásašvuohta, Eanodat - Lapin hyvinvointialue - Enontekiö, Finland

In the north, work and life go hand in hand. At the Lapland Welfare Area, you will become part of a close-knit work community where tasks are handled regardless of titles and everyone works together. The stunning nature of Lapland, unique landscapes, and opportunities for career development provide memorable moments. We give space and support so you can follow a path that suits you. Welcome to our team in the Eastern and Northern Lapland Family Center, providing services for families with children! Our inspiring and collaborative team is looking for a strong family work professional who supports families with everyday challenges and works closely with other professionals. The work begins on 27 July 2026 or as agreed and ends on 31 July 2027. Key tasks for a family worker include family work, intensified family work, professional support relationships, supervised and supported meetings and exchanges. The role involves home visits to families with children and working as a partner with social workers. The aim of family work is to strengthen family resources, parenting, and support internal family interactions. The work is mobile and carried out at families' homes, in activity environments, and networks. The working hours for a family worker may vary between 7 am and 8 pm. Mostly, work is done on weekdays, but occasional shifts on weekends may be required depending on the family’s situation. The primary work location is Enontekiö, but work may also be carried out elsewhere within the service area. We offer: - Weekly team meetings, support from immediate supervisors, and need-based supervision. - Salary of 3,008.20 €/month. - Flexibility in working hours, e.g., sliding work hours. - Sami language skills are compensated with a Sami language allowance. Requirements for applicants: - Suitable university of applied sciences degree (e.g., social services). If no qualified applicants are available, the position can be temporarily filled for up to one year with a person studying a suitable university of applied sciences degree. - Driver’s license and access to a personal car. - Excellent Finnish language skills. Preferred qualifications: - Experience in services for families with children. - Good cooperation and interaction skills, and ability to work independently. - Methodological expertise, e.g., children’s conversations, neuropsychiatric guidance, substance abuse, and psychiatric expertise. - Sami language skills are considered a special advantage. The employment relationship is governed by the SOTE agreement. The position is subject to a trial period of up to half of the employment period. We follow the law on the protection of personnel against infectious diseases regarding vaccinations. The selected candidate must provide a criminal record extract as required by law (504/2002) for working with children. Apply for the position by 22 July 2026 at 15:00 via the Kuntarekry website! Interviews may be conducted during the application period.