Child Welfare Residential Care Worker

Terva Care Oy is a family-owned company providing high-quality residential child welfare services in the Uusimaa region and employing more than 80 full- and part-time staff. The founders of Terva Care have over forty years of experience in child welfare and rehabilitation. The seven-place basic-level small group homes Tervapääsky and Mahlatikka are in Tuusula, and Pihkalintu is in Mäntsälä. The six-place special unit Keltasirkku opened in Kellokoski in spring 2026. What are we looking for? Terva Care is looking for an instructor for a fixed-term position from 1 December 2026 to 31 August 2027 at the Pihkalintu small group home in Mäntsälä, to cover family leave. The successful applicant must have a university of applied sciences degree in social and health care or a vocational qualification. Nurse, social services professional, practical nurse—this could be the role for you! We are looking for a social and health care professional and instructor who enjoys working with children and young people, dares to be a safe adult and shows genuine care. We particularly value Green Care thinking and approaches based on nature, art and physical activity. We also expect you to: - Be able to commit to Terva Care’s dialogical, relationship-based approach - Have experience in residential child welfare work - Take an adult-led approach - Have good workplace skills and the ability to act in challenging situations Did you know that in residential care we, as educators, are responsible for the memories we leave in the hearts of children and young people? Truly making this approach your own is the most important part of your work with us. We also appreciate: - Experience or skills related to neurodiversity or working with children with trauma backgrounds - Good interaction skills and a child-centred approach to documentation - A good sense of humour and resilience under pressure We know from experience that a high-quality, loving, dialogical, safe and rehabilitative environment is created when instructors who think and work in similar ways come together in the same workplace. What do we offer? We promise to take good care of you and offer a very nice workplace with experienced colleagues. You will have strong expertise around you, humour and a can-do attitude. We offer work supervision, occupational health care, planned orientation, and the necessary further and safety training. E-Passi and a nice Christmas gift are among our staff benefits. The employment is fixed-term for nine months and includes a four-month trial period. The selected applicant must provide the criminal record extract required under the Act on the Background Checks of Persons Working with Children (505/2002). A category B driving licence is essential and must be presented to the employer. You must have a valid hygiene passport. We will provide medication-care training. Interested? Send your application and CV to rekryt@tervacare.fi. In addition to your CV, tell us about yourself and what skills and understanding you have of residential child welfare work. Pay: The salary follows level G22 or G24 of the private social services collective agreement, depending on your duties, education and work experience. Shift supplements are paid in addition, and personal supplements of €50–150 per month may also apply depending on possible areas of responsibility. For more information about the position: Unit manager Suvi Anttila, Terva Care Oy, 050 5522 381, suvi.anttila@tervacare.fi Workplace address: Hirvihaarantie 156, 04680 Hirvihaara, Mäntsälä Website: www.tervacare.fi Facebook: Terva Care child welfare services Instagram: Terva Care child welfare services