Family Support Worker

Rohkeus | Sitoutuminen | Luottamus | Vaikuttavuus | Vastuullisuus We and SOS-Lapsikylä advocate for children's rights with courage. Our goal is that every child and young person receives the support they need to grow to the measure of their possibilities. Come do meaningful and impactful work with us! We are seeking an assistant for the Tampere area for SOS-Lapsikylä for a fixed-term contract at the Mummun ja vaarin tuvat located in Kaukajärvi, Peltolammi and Tesomalla. The assistant’s duties include practically implementing engagement activities together with a partner, shopping, and cooking. Mummun ja vaarin tupa is a low-threshold meeting place for families with children and volunteers. Activities take place on weekday evenings. In Tampere, the following times apply: Kaukajärvi Thursdays 16:30–19:00; Peltolampi every second Wednesday 16–19; Tesomalla Mondays 16:30–19:00. Work duties may include preparation and closing tasks, so working hours vary between 15:00–19:30. What we expect from you? A field-appropriate social-, youth- or education-sector education and experience working with families with children and supervising volunteers. The applicant is open-minded, self-driven, has good communication skills and can operate in a multicultural environment. We also expect a strong interest in engaging in versatile, practical work supporting families and elderly people in everyday life. What we offer? A meaningful role in SOS-Lapsikylä’s nonprofit work. If an evening-focused part-time role fits your life situation and you are interested in work at a well-known and traditional but evolving organization, apply!