Guides for Child Welfare Placement Unit in Orimattila (4 positions) - Suomen Kuntolat Oy - Orimattila, Finland

We are hiring guides (4) for the child welfare placement unit in Orimattila. Orimattila Kuntola is a demanding-level child welfare unit for children and adolescents aged 10–17. Our operations started in early 2026, and we are expanding the unit by opening a new section in September 2026. We are now looking for four guides to join this unique phase – to help build the new section and its daily routines from the beginning. The work begins on 1.9.2026. We specialize in intensive care for adolescents with psychological and neuropsychiatric difficulties, as well as psychiatric and functional rehabilitation. Our high staff-to-child ratio allows for individual and safe interactions with children and adolescents. Our work is based on adult-led, stable, and activity-based routines, aiming to create a safe and predictable environment for children and adolescents. We do not care for children or adolescents exhibiting substance abuse or criminal behavior. You may have education as a social worker, nurse, community pedagogue, practical nurse, or youth worker. In your role, you will perform care, upbringing, and rehabilitation tasks within the unit and build daily activities together with a multidisciplinary team. We are looking for a professional with a positive and solution-oriented approach and experience in child welfare, psychiatric work, or work with intellectual disabilities. You will act in challenging situations with the child's and adolescent's best interest in mind, being firm but gentle. We also value a good sense of humor and a proactive attitude. At Kuntola, we offer: - A flat organization and an agile company. Kuntola is straightforward and flexible – decision-making is quick, and the work atmosphere is relaxed but professional. - Small client groups and a strong staff-to-child ratio. The very high staffing levels in our units enable active and functional daily routines and individual, safe interactions with children and adolescents. - Comprehensive orientation. You will receive training on your specific tasks, the unit's operations, shared procedures, and how to interact with children and adolescents. - The opportunity to influence your shifts and holidays. We work long shifts of approximately 10-12 hours. - Opportunities for professional development. We continuously train our teams. You will have the chance to participate in long training courses and strengthen your professional skills. Regular work supervision is also available. - Good staff benefits, such as ePassi and comprehensive accident insurance during free time. - Salary level G22 for basic education, G25E for university of applied sciences education. Salaries will be updated according to the collective agreement starting from 1.9.2026. Additional information:rekrytointi@kuntolat.fi or unit manager Antti Heikkilä antti.heikkila@kuntolat.fi, p. 050 444 9707. Available by phone from 29.6. to 3.7. between 8 am and 3 pm. Please send a free-form application and CV by 10.7.2026. Note that we process applications during the application period. The start date is 1.9.2026. Learn more about us at www.kuntolat.fi or follow us on social media @kuntolat.