Family Worker

In the North, work and life follow the same path. In the Lapland wellbeing services county, you will become part of a close-knit work community where tasks are handled regardless of titles and everyone works together toward a common goal. Lapland's stunning nature, unique landscapes, and opportunities for career development provide life's highlights. We provide space and support so that you can follow your own path. Two (2) family worker positions are available at the Southeast Lapland Family Center for home-based services for families with children. The unit's service entity includes home services for families with children, family work services in accordance with the Child Welfare Act and the Social Welfare Act, supervised visitation services, and support person activities. The place of work is located in Rovaniemi. The duties of a family worker include intensified family work according to the Child Welfare Act, family work according to the Social Welfare Act, as well as supported and supervised visits. The family worker operates systematically and goal-orientedly together with the child, family, and collaborating parties, supporting parenthood and everyday coping. The primary goal of the work is to strengthen the families' own resources. The work is mobile and carried out in the families' own environment. The work is shift work, including morning, evening, and weekend shifts. The working hours are based on a flexible working hour arrangement of 38.25 h/week. WHAT DO WE OFFER? Work that has value - Opportunity to do genuinely impactful work in Lapland's largest and most diverse work community. Genuine community - An encouraging and caring work community where colleague support is close every day. - An open atmosphere that values every voice. - You will be part of a professional work community and receive close support from your team and your immediate supervisor. Lapland's daily rhythm and quality of life - Opportunity to combine work and life in a way that feels genuinely good. After the workday, nature experiences open up right from your doorstep. WHAT DOES THE ROLE REQUIRE FROM YOU? - The right to practice the profession of a social worker (sosionomi) as a licensed professional. - Good oral and written Finnish language skills. - Performing the duties requires the possibility of using your own car. WHAT DO WE CONSIDER AN ADVANTAGE? We consider experience in working with children, youth, and families, as well as knowledge of client processes under the Child Welfare Act and the Social Welfare Act, as an advantage. Bring with you an enthusiastic approach to work, a desire to develop yourself, and the courage to take on new challenges. We value good cooperation skills as well as an independent and responsible work ethic. We want you as your authentic self, as we believe in people. Terms of employment are determined according to the SOTE agreement. The position is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Regarding staff vaccination protection, we follow the vaccination protection required by the nature of the work and the Communicable Diseases Act. The person selected for the position must present a criminal record extract as required by the law on the vetting of persons working with children (504/2002). Apply for the position via the Kuntarekry website by August 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM!