
Counsellor
€3,218 — real pay, quoted by the employer
Real pay, quoted by the employer — not an estimate
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("Company in Helsinki, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 2% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,321–€3,961). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 716 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Counsellor | €2,701/per month | €2,816/per month | €2,930/per month |
| Company in Helsinki, Finland | €2,321/per month | €3,158/per month | €3,961/per month |
A versatile, meaningful role as a counsellor at Malmi Children's Home, working on the specialized unit with children in need of protection and foster care in Helsinki. The position is for a permanent contract starting 5 Oct 2026 or as agreed. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to individualized care plans, with strong cooperation between the child, guardians, social workers, and network. THL principles guide daily practice; the environment is planned, safe and predictable. The job includes independent work and teamwork, supporting children in education, leisure, relationships, and independence, with supervision and ongoing professional development.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Be present in children's daily life and support them according to individual needs in areas such as school attendance, leisure, relationships and independence.
- Carry out own mentor work, implement and evaluate care and upbringing plans, collaborate with networks, and maintain client records.
- Each child has a dedicated mentor pairing.
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
BachelorBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Submit application
- 2Phone interview
- 3In-person interview

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| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 525 |
| Early Childhood Education Teacher | 226 |
| Special Education Teacher | 181 |
| Healthcare Professional | 160 |
| Teacher | 110 |
| Nurse | 94 |
| Class Teacher | 65 |
| Social Worker | 65 |
| School Assistant | 58 |
| Care Assistant | 47 |
| Humanities Teacher | 43 |
| Early Childhood Educator | 35 |
| Educator | 34 |
| Project Manager | 30 |
| Practical Nurse | 29 |
| Early Childhood Education Social Worker | 25 |
| Youth Worker | 22 |
| Lähihoitaja | 19 |
| Early Childhood Education Special Teacher | 19 |
| Part-time Teacher | 18 |
| Special Education Assistant | 15 |
| Primary School Teacher | 13 |
| Administrative Assistant | 12 |
| Team Leader | 11 |
| Healthcare Assistant | 11 |
| Guidance Counselor | 11 |
| Early Childhood Education Assistant | 10 |
| Physiotherapist | 10 |
| Researcher | 9 |
| Specialist | 9 |
| Childcare Worker | 9 |
| Social Counselor | 9 |
| Assistant Principal | 9 |
| General Practitioner | 9 |
| Home Care Assistant | 8 |
| Instructor | 8 |
| Trainee | 7 |
| Psychologist | 7 |
| Early Childhood Teacher | 7 |
| Chief Physician | 7 |
| Higher Education Intern | 7 |
| Food Service Worker | 7 |
| Social Counsellor | 7 |
| School Coach | 6 |
| Recreation Assistant | 6 |
| Vocational Teacher | 6 |
| Language Teacher | 6 |
| Special Librarian | 6 |
| Music Teacher | 5 |
| Doctor | 5 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | 5 |
| Kitchen Assistant | 5 |
| Early Childhood Special Education Teacher | 5 |
| Social Instructor | 5 |
| Religious Education Teacher | 5 |
| Nursing Assistant | 5 |
| Environmental Inspector | 5 |
| HR Specialist | 5 |
| Data Management Specialist | 5 |
| Communication Specialist | 5 |
| Occupational Therapist | 5 |
| Manager | 4 |
| Intern | 4 |
| Nurse Assistant | 4 |
| Orthodox Religion Teacher | 4 |
| ICT Specialist | 4 |
| English and Swedish Teacher | 4 |
| Health Nurse | 4 |
| Planner | 4 |
| Caregiver | 4 |
| Customer Service Representative | 4 |
| Data Protection Specialist | 4 |
| Head Nurse | 4 |
| Senior Nurse | 4 |
| Activities Assistant | 4 |
| Expert | 4 |
| Dentist | 3 |
| Biology and Geography Teacher | 3 |
| Social Guidance Counselor | 3 |
| Assistant Director | 3 |
| Service Supervisor | 3 |
| Project Specialist | 3 |
| Project Planner | 3 |
| Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Activity Coordinator | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education Special Needs Teacher | 3 |
| Special Needs Assistant | 3 |
| Procurement Specialist | 3 |
| Service Worker | 3 |
| Pedagogical Expert | 3 |
| Finnish Language and Literature Teacher | 3 |
| Coordinator | 3 |
| Project Worker | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher | 3 |
| Digital Coach | 3 |
| Graduate Trainee | 3 |
| Craft Teacher | 3 |
| Home Economics Teacher | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education Special Assistant | 3 |
| Environmental Specialist | 3 |
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|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 1922 |
| Manager | 103 |
| Intern | 73 |
| Senior | 60 |
| No People Management | 42 |
| None required | 12 |
| Expert | 3 |
| Executive | 2 |
| Director | 2 |
| Junior | 2 |
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