Social Worker, Service Need Assessment and Support - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are hiring a social worker for a permanent position starting from September 1, 2026, in the unit responsible for assessing the service needs and support for families with children in Malmi. The work involves evaluating service needs for under 18-year-olds in the area, including urgent measures, and providing customer work, assessments, and short-term support. The team includes experienced professionals such as a lead social worker, social workers, a social counselor, a psychiatric nurse, a psychologist, and an adult social worker. The role requires handling customer assessments, process management, and urgent interventions, with processes typically lasting up to three months, done in pairs. The work is supported by good structures like onboarding, regular meetings, training, and external supervision. The city offers opportunities for housing, benefits including sports, culture, commuting, and wellness allowances, and requires qualifications under Finnish law, good Finnish and satisfactory Swedish language skills, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Experience with child protection and working with families is a plus.