Early Childhood Education Social Worker

The position is for a social worker specialized in early childhood education at YES day care in Vantaa. The social worker participates as a member of an multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating pedagogical activities, and is responsible for cooperation with families in child-rearing. The role includes strengthening community spirit and participation with guardians and other family-oriented actors, and developing services and practices to promote child and family well-being and belonging. The task is located at YES day care, a bilingual (English and Finnish) unit in Hagelstamintie, Pakkala, Vantaa. The unit has eight groups, two of which are pre‑school groups, and the social worker’s duties are in the 3–5 year old group this season. We seek social workers who are positive, professional, and who emphasize children’s strengths. You should be flexible, positive and a team player. Listen to children with a sensitive ear and be truly present in daily life. Treat the child as an individual and a group member in everyday situations. Enable the child to influence matters concerning them. See the child’s growth, development and learning as a positive path that you walk together with the child, their parents and the entire team. Our operating culture is developed on the basis of research-based practice (ProVaka model) for supporting children’s social skills. The unit follows the ProVaka principles with the rest of the staff. If you’re interested, please submit your application; we will contact you. Interviews may begin during the application period and a suitable candidate can be found at any time. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is a bold and relaxed employer offering an open work climate and a chance to try new ways of working. You will receive support with your work, thanks to extensive multidisciplinary cooperation and a supportive network around you. Read more about the experiences of Vantaa’s early education professionals here. In Vantaa you will receive: good opportunities for education and professional development, a peer group for social workers, a safe and equal working environment, and a range of staff benefits such as sport, wellbeing and culture benefits, a lunch benefit and a commuter benefit. We support your wellbeing by promoting an active lifestyle; city employees can use discount services for swimming halls, gyms and group exercise, as well as discount tickets to cultural events. Are you about to graduate soon? Apply — we value fresh perspectives as well as experience. About the job: Eligibility: Social worker in early childhood education (prescribed by Early Childhood Education Act). In addition to eligibility, good spoken and written Finnish and English. Desirable: experience in multicultural work environments. Terms follow the Municipal General Collective Agreement (KVTES). Salary: 3113–3218 EUR/month. Experience-based allowances of 3–8% depending on previous work history. Required permits: a valid background check. Number of positions: 1. Trial period: 6 months. Full-time. If you are selected, submission of an official police background check is required. Address for contact: Day care director, Marja-Sisko Pohjola, +35840 767 1380, marja-sisko.pohjola@vantaa.fi. The position page URL is provided. We prefer applicants from diverse backgrounds. Application period: starts 7 August 2026 14:00 and ends 21 August 2026 16:00; video interview may be used in the recruitment process.