Support Worker

Permanent employment, starting on 16 November 2026 or by agreement. Would you like to help clients live a good life on their own terms? Come and work at Marjahaka Home. We are looking for a motivated and warm-hearted support worker for our team, someone who is not easily shaken and puts clients’ good everyday lives at the centre of the work. In the cosy and community-minded environment of Marjahaka Home, you can genuinely influence clients’ daily lives and well-being. Marjahaka Home provides round-the-clock services mainly to people with severe intellectual disabilities and people on the autism spectrum. The support worker’s duties include attending to clients’ individual needs. Our goal is to make everyday life run smoothly, with all its joys and difficulties. Work in our unit is mainly carried out in three shifts on every day of the week. The foundations of our work are high-quality services, active development, and skilled, motivated and enthusiastic staff. What we expect from you Education in social services or healthcare (for example, practical nurse, social services professional or nurse) Enthusiasm for learning new things and a desire to develop your professional skills Good workplace interaction skills; we value cooperation and teamwork. We appreciate a sense of humour. An empathetic, client-centred attitude—you support our clients’ well-being. Vaccination protection as required under section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act and the health assessment concerning tuberculosis required under section 55 Registration with Valvira as a protected occupational title professional The successful candidate must present a criminal record extract before starting work, as required by the Act on the Supervision of Social Welfare and Health Care (741/2023). Considered an advantage Valid medication permits and a completed hygiene passport. What we offer you A good induction and ongoing support from a skilled team. The opportunity to develop your expertise through different training courses before employment begins (for example, self-determination and participation, supported signs, basic information about intellectual disabilities, mobile recording and Domacare training, IMO guidance, and LOVe). For employment lasting more than three months: Occupational health services and health insurance, Epassi Flex benefit, bicycle benefit Support from a good work community and coffee breaks during the working day. Apply by 8 November 2026. Please submit your application soon, as the position may be filled during the application period. Enquiries: unit manager Anu Lund, tel. 0444306372, or Specialist Niina Argillander, tel. 0445522051. The private social services collective agreement applies to pay and other terms of employment; pension benefits follow TyEL.