Early Childhood Social Worker

The vacancy is for a full-time position at Y.E.S. Päiväkoti in Vantaa. The social worker will participate as a member of an multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating pedagogical activities, and will share responsibility for cooperation with families. The role includes strengthening community and inclusion in collaboration with guardians and other child-family stakeholders, developing services and new practices to promote children’s well-being and belonging, and guiding children, families and guardians. The unit is multilingual (English and Finnish) and located on Hagelstamintie in Vantaa. The team consists of eight groups, including two preschools. The social worker will work with the 3–5-year-old group this season. We value a positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach, listening to children with sensitivity and enabling them to influence matters affecting them. The employer supports professional development, includes a dedicated peer group for early childhood social workers, and offers a safe and inclusive working environment with diverse staff benefits such as health, well-being and culture perks, a lunch benefit and commuting benefits. The recruitment process may include video interviews. Salary: 3113–3218 EUR/month, with experience-based allowances between 3–8%. The position is permanent, full-time, 38h15m/week, daytime work. Relocation and background checks as required. Applications may be submitted through the municipal recruitment system; recruitment may begin during the application period. The city emphasizes equality and inclusivity and invites applicants from diverse backgrounds.