Early Childhood Social Worker

We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Sosionom to join the Vantaa education and learning division at Ylästön Daycare. The role involves multidisciplinary teamwork in planning, implementing, and evaluating pedagogical activities, alongside other professionals. You will be responsible for parental collaboration and fostering a sense of community and inclusion with guardians and other child-care actors. You will help develop services and new practices to support the wellbeing and inclusion of children and families, and you will oversee child well-being and guidance for children, families, and guardians. The position is located at Ylästön Daycare, a six-group facility near Ylästö School, surrounded by nearby playgrounds and river valley nature. You will work in a 2–4-year-old group with a preschool teacher and a childminder. We emphasize peer relationships and emotional skills, child participation, and a calm, responsive approach to every child. The unit uses ProVaka as a framework to support social skills, and you will operate within this model with the rest of the staff. The city offers substantial support for professional development, a peer network for sosionoms, a safe and equal working environment, and a range of staff benefits including sport, wellness and culture benefits, lunch benefits, and commuting support. Interested? Please submit your application; interviews can begin during the application period and selections made as soon as a suitable candidate is found. What makes Vantaa a good place to work? Vantaa is a bold, relaxed employer with an open culture and a willingness to try new methods. You will receive support from a broad multidisciplinary network around you. We offer opportunities for professional development and a staff benefits package including opportunities for physical activity and culture participation, lunch benefit, and travel support. We value equality and diversity in our workforce and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Requirements: Early Childhood Sosionom qualification (as per Varhaiskasvatuslaki). Employment terms follow the Municipal General Collective Agreement (KVTES). Salary: 3113–3218 EUR per month, with 3–8% seniority-based increment. Required licenses: police background check and additional health/tuberculosis evaluation for those working with pre-school children. Employment type: full-time, 38 h 15 min per week. Location: Onsite at Ylästön Daycare. Contact: Suvi Pekkola, 0503124574, suvi.pekkola@vantaa.fi. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Apply via our recruitment system. Application period: 05.08.2026 12:00 to 19.08.2026 16:00. Video interviews may be used in the recruitment process.