Social Worker

Tule tekemään kanssamme merkityksellistä työtä lastensuojelun sijaishuoltoon. We are seeking a caregiver to join our team at Kangasala Kotaharju, full-time and permanent, starting on 1 October 2026 or as agreed. Kotaharju is a round-the-clock foster care facility located in Kangasala’s picturesque Pikonlinna area, comprising four 7-place specialized units: Kataja, Petäjä, Lehmus and Leppä. We are recruiting for the Kataja unit. The role involves acting as a reliable primary caregiver and responsible adult for children and adolescents, contributing your expertise to the team, collaborating with residents’ guardians, schools and networks, and actively participating in quality reporting, assessment and development of care. We offer support for your professional development and well-being, including a supportive workplace culture, supervisor backing, opportunities for influence on work tools, evidence-based methods and TAMK-cooperated training paths via Sospro Academy, a sports and culture benefit (400 €/year), a salary aligned with the private social sector collective agreement (G23D, 2723.92–2969.00 €) with possible additional allowances for education and duties (50–150 €/month), comprehensive occupational health care and accident insurance, various staff appreciation initiatives, and a bonus incentive system for team well-being.