Early Childhood Social Worker

The Early Childhood Social Worker will work as a member of an multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate pedagogical activities. You will be responsible for cooperation with families and for promoting belonging and participation in the community together with other professionals. You will contribute to developing services and new practices that support children and families’ well-being and social inclusion. You will support the well-being of children and provide guidance to children, families and guardians. The position is open at YES Daycare in Vantaa. YES Daycare is multilingual and bilingual (English and Finnish) and located on Hagelstamintie in Vantaa. The unit has 8 groups, 2 of which are preschools; the social work tasks target the 3–5-year-old group this season. We seek candidates with a positive, professional approach that highlights children’s strengths. You should be flexible, positive and enjoy teamwork. Listen to the child with empathy and be genuinely present in daily activities, recognizing the child as an individual and as part of the group. See the child’s growth, development and learning as a positive path to walk together with the child, families and the team. Our operating culture is developed based on research evidence. We use the ProVaka model to support children’s social skills; as an employee you commit to act according to its principles together with the rest of the unit staff. If you’re interested, please submit your application; we can start interviews during the application period and make a hire as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer offering an open work atmosphere and opportunities to try new work methods. You will receive support from a broad multidisciplinary network. In Vantaa you will have good opportunities for training and development, a peer discussion group for early childhood social workers, a safe and egalitarian work environment, and a range of staff benefits including gym, wellness and culture benefits, lunch benefit and commute allowance. We support employee well-being by promoting an active lifestyle; city employees can access discounted services at pools, gyms and group activities, and often discounted tickets to cultural events. If you are graduating soon, we value fresh perspectives as well as experience. The terms of employment follow the Municipal General Collective Agreement (KVTES). Salary: 3113-3218 EUR/month. Previous work experience increases are 3-8%. Required: valid criminal background check. Number of vacancies: 1. Probation period: 6 months. Full-time. Salary-based terms of employment. Working hours: 38 h 15 min/week, day shift. Contact: Daycare Director Marja-Sisko Pohjola, +35840 767 1380, marja-sisko.pohjola@vantaa.fi. Application period begins 07.08.2026 14:00 and ends 21.08.2026 16:00. We may use video interviewing in the recruitment process.