Foster care social worker

We are hiring staff for a new foster care unit in Pietarsaari. Are you a professional with a social work degree from a polytechnic who wants to help build a new foster care unit from the ground up? We are seeking motivated and committed employees for a permanent position. In your role you will support the everyday life of children and youths and participate in building a safe, rehabilitative and homely growth environment. The work is three-shift. We expect from you a degree in social work, good proficiency in Finnish and Swedish, the ability to engage with children, youths and families respectfully and professionally, strong interaction and cooperation skills, an independent work approach and willingness to work as part of a multi-professional team, flexibility and commitment to child protection work, a B-class driving license. Beneficial are a hygienic passport, first aid competence, and knowledge of NEPSY and addiction care. We offer the opportunity to be involved in starting a new unit and shaping its culture, meaningful work with children and youths, support from a professional work community, opportunity to develop your own competence and influence the unit’s development, and support from a frontline supervisor. We value prior experience in child protection or working with children and youths, but the most important is genuine interest, responsible work conduct and a desire to make a meaningful impact on wellbeing. Please send your application and CV to us and tell why you would be part of our building team. Welcome to meaningful work for the benefit of children and youth! Eligibility: licensed social worker under the Social Welfare Professionals Act, good oral and written skills in both national languages. The selected candidate must have valid vaccination protection under the Infectious Diseases Act and present a criminal record extract. Probationary period applies.