Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Turku, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 2% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€1,974–€5,000). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 666 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Ansvarig socialhandledare
Market	Lower bound (25th percentile)	Median	Upper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in Turku, Finland	€1,974/per month	€2,657/per month	€5,000/per month

About the role

The role is part of the Varha project funded by the Ministry of Justice, aimed at creating and embedding a comprehensive support and guidance model for youth involved with crime across the whole welfare region. The project seeks to reduce youth crime and reoffending, prevent gang formation and strengthen multiprofessional cooperation and crime-specific expertise in Varsinais-Suomi. The job is a fixed-term position for the period 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Jun 2028, mainly on-site with occasional remote work. You will work with under-25s and young adults with recurring or serious crime histories and high risk of reoffending. You will be responsible for project reporting and ensuring objectives progress on schedule. You will play a central role in developing, implementing and embedding the new operating model. You will collaborate closely with police, health services and youth services; the work location is Turku Central Police Station premises with the Ankkuri team. Strong field presence and intensive engagement with youths and their networks are emphasized.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Develop and embed a new crime-specific support model for youths
Collaborate with police, health services and youth services
Report on project progress and ensure milestones are met
Work primarily on-site with occasional remote work

Requirements

Experience working with youths or young adults
Willingness to develop new service model
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary settings
Strong networking and teamwork abilities
Understanding of the significance and goals of crime-specific work
Ability to work independently and take responsibility
Ability to meet project goals within set timelines
Good knowledge of social welfare legislation
Familiarity with Varha service system and police, municipal youth services and NGO activities
Good documentation skills
Sufficient Finnish language skills