Monthly

€2,374

Posted August 17, 2026 · 6 days agoLast seen August 23, 2026Deadline August 31, 2026

Helsingin kaupunki · Company insights

Peer Support Worker

Helsinki, Finland

Onsite · Healthcare

Temporary · Mid-Level

Finnish

No People Management

No degree required

How this salary compares

Salary Context: Peer Support Worker

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Market Average: Peer Support Worker

€2,450

€2,650

All roles in Helsinki, Finland

€2,080

€5,000

From job ad (Mid-Level)

€2,374

Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Helsinki, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 33% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,080–€5,000). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 3028 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Peer Support Worker
Market	Lower bound (25th percentile)	Median	Upper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Peer Support Worker	€2,450/per month	€2,550/per month	€2,650/per month
All roles in Helsinki, Finland	€2,080/per month	€2,928/per month	€5,000/per month
From job ad (Mid-Level)	€2,374/per month	€2,374/per month	€2,374/per month

About the role

Vertaisohjaaja description in English would mirror the Finnish text above, detailing responsibilities, requirements, and the supportive, recovery-focused nature of the role. The candidate will work alongside professionals in rehabilitation communities, lead and participate in group discussions and activities, consider trauma-informed care, and meet language and health requirements. A wage-subsidized contract applies, with interview slots in weeks 36-37 and extensive training opportunities.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Co-facilitate group discussions and activities
Spend time with clients in common areas and outdoor spaces
Consider trauma and violence histories in program design
Collaborate with social and health care professionals
Participate under various contracts with supervision every ~5 weeks

Requirements

Finnish language proficiency (spoken and written)
Experience as a peer mentor in addiction rehabilitation
Vaccination against infectious diseases and TB screening as per law
Unemployed Helsinki resident meeting eligibility criteria for wage subsidy
Clean background in addiction recovery
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Skills & Technologies

Group facilitationCommunicationEmpathyTrauma-informed carePeer support methods

Education Level

No degree required

Perks

Benefits & Perks

Benefits

Lunch benefit

Perks

Epassi Flex benefits including movement, culture, commuting and wellbeing allowances Lunch benefit City bike access Recreation island access

Recruitment Process

1
Application
2
Screening
3
Interview
4
Offer

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