Unit Manager, Child Protection Unit Sipilä, Ylivieska - Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Hyvinvointialue - Ylivieska, Finland

We are seeking a Unit Manager for the child protection residential unit Sipilä in Ylivieska for a permanent position. A new child protection residential unit will be established on the Pohde welfare area in an idyllic setting in Ylivieska, close to good services. Sipilä will have three wards: a seven-bed reception and assessment ward, a basic seven-bed ward, and a four-bed intensive care ward. Additionally, the unit will include two independent living apartments and a multidisciplinary team providing intensive support for outpatient care. As a Unit Manager, you will serve as a supervisor in the residential unit, responsible for personnel management, leadership and development tasks, operational and financial planning and monitoring, as well as leading client work in accordance with child protection law and jointly agreed objectives. Your duties will also include recruiting staff for the new unit. We value good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with parents, social workers, and other stakeholders. We expect flexibility, resilience under pressure, crisis management skills, and legal expertise. Successful performance in the role requires experience in managing a child protection unit and the ability to lead and manage the unit’s finances. We hope you have the skills and enthusiasm to develop the new unit’s operations. You will join a close-knit and development-oriented child protection team, where your work will be appreciated. You will have the opportunity to develop your work and share your ideas openly. During the initial orientation, you will receive support from other children's home managers, your supervisor, and have access to expert support from a large organization. We offer supervision and good training opportunities, along with a competitive salary. At Pohde, employee well-being is central. We provide comprehensive occupational health services that support work capacity, including primary health care services. Benefits include Epassi and diverse recreational activities organized by Vapari association to bring joy to everyday life. Come and do meaningful work with us! The qualification requirement for the position is a relevant higher education degree and competence according to section 8 of the Act on Social Welfare Professionals (817/2015), as well as experience in child protection and leadership work. We will verify original diplomas and employment certificates from shortlisted candidates. Applicants must be registered in the register maintained by the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Terhikki and/or Suosikki). Interviews may be conducted during the application period. The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as specified in section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act (504/2002). Before starting the position, the candidate must submit a medical certificate of health status (Act on Municipal and Wellbeing Area Officials, section 7). We apply a probationary period of up to 6 months for employment relationships. We follow the legal requirements for vaccination protection, including the necessary vaccinations under the Infectious Diseases Act. As an employer, we value workplace diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds. We are committed to promoting equality and non-discrimination.