
Instructor
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Helsinki, Finland: Instructor"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 10% higher. The offer sits above the benchmark range (€2,367–€2,797). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 4 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Instructor | €2,416/per month | €2,588/per month | €2,990/per month |
| In Helsinki, Finland: Instructor | €2,367/per month | €2,656/per month | €2,797/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €2,836/per month | €2,836/per month | €2,836/per month |
Malmi Children's Home in Helsinki is seeking two instructors (practical nurses) for permanent positions starting October 5, 2026. The roles are located in special-level units at Fallpakantie and Jäkäläpolku, serving children aged 7-17. The work involves supporting children's daily lives, including school attendance, leisure time, social relationships, and independence, based on individual needs and the therapeutic institutional education principles of THL. Instructors work in multidisciplinary teams alongside other practical nurses, social workers, and nurses. Key duties include acting as a primary instructor (omaohjaaja), implementing and evaluating care and education plans, network cooperation, and client documentation. The role requires a proactive approach, strong interaction skills, and a commitment to the well-being and safety of the children. This is a shift-based three-shift work arrangement. The employer provides a supportive community, regular supervision, and opportunities for further training. Benefits include Epassi Flex (sports, culture, commuting, and wellbeing up to 550 EUR/year), lunch benefits, and access to city bikes.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Support children's daily lives, including school, leisure, and social relationships
- Implement and evaluate care and education plans
- Perform primary instructor (omaohjaaja) duties
- Collaborate with children, guardians, social workers, and other network partners
- Maintain client documentation
- Work within a multidisciplinary team in a three-shift rotation
Requirements
- Vocational qualification in social and health care (Practical Nurse)
- Good oral and satisfactory written proficiency in Finnish
- At least one year of work experience in child welfare institutions in child care and education
- Knowledge of the Child Welfare Act
- Drug test certificate before starting employment
- Occupational health assessment of ability to perform tasks
- Vaccination protection according to Section 48 and tuberculosis clearance according to Section 55 of the Communicable Diseases Act
- Criminal record extract
- Medication permit or readiness to obtain one
- Excellent interaction and documentation skills
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
High schoolBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Group interviews on August 27 and 31, 2026

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