Sosionomi Vihdin Validia-taloon

**Come and help build something completely new. Do you want to be part of establishing a brand-new unit and creating a daily routine that combines guidance, support for inclusion, and high-quality client work? Now is a unique opportunity to do so.** We are seeking a social worker (sosionomi) for a permanent, full-time position at Vihdin Validia-talo, which opens in late 2024. In this role, you will participate in the launch of the new unit and help build the operational culture from the very first days. As a social worker, you will play a key role in supporting residents' daily lives, inclusion, and the achievement of individual goals, as well as strengthening cooperation with loved ones and various networks. Vihdin Validia-talo is an 18-place high-service unit for clients with intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. The unit consists of five group homes and is designed to meet the individual needs of clients requiring intensive support. The core of the operation is the client's quality of life, a safe daily routine, and a high-quality, rehabilitative approach. **What does the role involve?** As a social worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and participate in the daily guidance and care work for clients. You will support residents' inclusion, self-determination, and the smoothness of their daily lives, and help them achieve their own goals. Your work also includes network cooperation and maintaining contact with residents' loved ones, wellbeing services county operators, and other collaborating parties. You will participate in various client and network meetings and support residents and their loved ones with applications and inquiries regarding various services and benefits. Although social work expertise and network work are emphasized, the job is strongly rooted in the clients' daily lives. You will participate in daily guidance and care work together with other staff and help build the new unit's operating methods from the start. The work is based on a two-shift system. Learn more about our unit, Vihdin Validia-talo, via the link below and check out Instagram to see what life is like at Validia! Our values—Respect, Expertise, Smoothness, and Responsibility—are reflected in our daily work. Everyone has the right to a dignified life, and both clients and employees are heard. We learn from each other, lead by listening, and keep our promises. **We offer you** - The opportunity to participate in the launch of a completely new unit - Planned orientation based on your expertise - The support of a competent and encouraging work community and an expert network - Training and development opportunities - Salary according to the private social services sector collective agreement, G24, and a unit-specific supplement - Employment benefits, such as Epassi and leisure accident insurance - Work-ability oriented occupational health care that is more extensive than the statutory requirement **We require from you** - A degree as a social worker (sosionomi) - Registration as a licensed social care professional in JulkiSuosikki - Vaccination protection according to Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act and a tuberculosis certificate according to Section 55 - Presentation of a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act on the Supervision of Social and Health Care - Fluent Finnish language skills - Hygiene passport - Sote-card **Apply to help build something new** We hope you can start in the position during October, allowing you to participate in the preparation and launch of the new unit before it opens in early November. Please attach an up-to-date CV to your application. Please note that we only process applications submitted via the application form. The application period is open until August 25. Interviews will be held on September 2–3; please be prepared for this when submitting your application. Further information about the position can be provided by recruitment specialist Mira Haukka by phone 044 478 4368 or email rekry@validia.fi. We request contact details for references from candidates who proceed to the final stage of recruitment. Reference feedback is collected via the Refapp application. However, the absence of references does not preclude progression; we always proceed on a case-by-case basis and find a suitable solution together.