Social Worker

The unit handles needs assessments for under-18 services in Western Helsinki and on-call duty during office hours. The role is as a needs assessment social worker for the child, assessing the child’s and family’s support needs with other professionals. It includes on-call duty during office hours, with multifaceted assessments and initial family support. The team is multidisciplinary and work is done in pairs. We value a challenging, multi-professional lastensuojelun assessment and support work with children, youths and families. The employer provides regular team meetings, line manager support and external supervision, and emphasizes wellbeing and team spirit. We offer extensive training and development opportunities, and employees can apply for affordable rental housing at Auroranlinna. We provide Epassi Flex including movement, culture, commute and wellbeing benefits (up to EUR 550 per calendar year, balance determined by length of employment). Also available is a lunch benefit, city bike access and access to a city employee recreation island. Interviews are scheduled for 10–11 September. Eligibility: social work license under the Social Welfare Professionals Act; language requirements Finnish good spoken and written, Swedish adequate spoken. A medical check and criminal background check are required. Knowledge of Apotti system and Helsinki city service system is a plus. Good interpersonal skills, teamwork and ability to work autonomously are required. Familiarity with child protection assessments and on-call child protection work is preferred.",