Early Childhood Social Worker

This vacancy is for an Early Childhood Social Worker at Y.E.S. Daycare, a bilingual (English and Finnish) daycare in Vantaa. The role involves participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team in planning, implementing, and evaluating pedagogical activities; taking responsibility for the family cooperation aspect of child welfare; promoting inclusivity and community spirit in collaboration with guardians and other actors in child and family services; and developing services and new practices to support children’s well-being and community. The position is located at Y.E.S. Daycare in Hagelstamintie, Pakka in Vantaa. The daycare is multicultural and bilingual (English and Finnish); groups number eight, with two preschool groups. The duties focus on the 3–5-year-old group for this term. We seek applicants who are flexible, positive, and collaborative, who listen attentively to each child and are truly present in daily life, and who empower children to influence matters affecting them. We emphasise the child’s growth, development and learning as a positive journey, to be walked together with the child, families and the team. Our operating culture is developed based on evidence-based practice. We use ProVaka in supporting children’s social skills, and employees commit to acting according to its principles with the rest of the unit staff. If you are interested, please submit your application; we can start interviews during the application period and may select the right candidate as soon as one is found.