Special Instructor

Hello, Specialist Instructor—join us in meaningful work Would you like a job where you are part of children’s and young people’s everyday lives and can influence their well-being and future through your work? We are looking for a Specialist Instructor with a suitable higher-education degree and an interest in demanding child-welfare work. The State Child Welfare Institution is a nationwide provider of demanding substitute care and a provider of basic education. Its operations are governed by the Act on the State Child Welfare Institution and the school operating in connection with it (526/2026). The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is responsible for performance management of the institution, and the Finnish National Agency for Education guides basic education and related teaching. As a Specialist Instructor, you are an important part of the professional network built around each child As a Specialist Instructor, you take part in the daily lives of children and young people. You guide, nurture and support children in different situations. Being present, building trust and being able to meet every child as an individual are important in this work. You encourage children to recognise their strengths and support them through difficult times. The aim is to strengthen each child’s participation and overall well-being. Workdays vary, and not everything can always be planned in advance. The work calls for a calm approach, good interaction skills and the ability to act in changing situations. You work as part of a multidisciplinary team and take part in planning and carrying out the child’s care and upbringing. You contribute to ensuring that care and upbringing follow individual goals and the State Child Welfare Institution’s care models. You also work with children’s close contacts, the school, social and healthcare services, and other partners. As a Specialist Instructor, you help ensure the safety of children and the community and take part in preventing and addressing challenging situations. When necessary, you participate in managing challenging situations and implementing restrictive measures under the Child Welfare Act. Documentation is an essential part of the work. You record relevant matters concerning the child’s care and upbringing in the client information system and prepare the necessary documents according to agreed practices. The work also includes household duties and transport tasks. The work is carried out in three shifts. The work is demanding, but you do not have to do it alone. You will be part of a multidisciplinary work community where matters can be considered together, expertise shared and challenging situations handled as a team. You will have the opportunity to use your skills, learn new things and develop professionally. We invest in staff competence, orientation and further training.