Professional Support Worker

In the North, life and work run on the same track. At Lapin hyvinvointialue, you will become part of a close-knit team where tasks are handled without regard to titles and with one common effort. The stunning Lapland nature, unique scenery, and opportunities for career development provide moments of excellence in life. We give room and support so you can walk your own path. At Lapin hyvinvointialue, in the Unit of Promoting Participation in Social Services, a vocational support worker position is open. The position is located in the Eastern Service Area. The support work is organized as a supportive action within community-based social welfare. Your role as a professional support worker is to support an adult client's day-to-day management and overall functional capacity as well as independent living. Behind the need for support there may be neuropsychiatric challenges, mental health and/or substance use difficulties, and challenges in daily life management or social functioning. The work is mobile, performed in the client’s environment and networks. Working hours fall between 8:00 and 20:00. Your duties may also include small-group and/or individual guidance related to wellbeing letters or other tasks. What you will find from us? Work with value -Opportunity to do meaningful work in Lapland’s largest and most diverse workplace. -Responsibility and freedom to develop your own job description and career. A true sense of community -Supportive and caring workplace. -Open atmosphere that values every voice. Lapland everyday rhythm and quality of life -Opportunity to combine work and life in a way that feels truly good. After work, nature experiences open right at your doorstep. What does it take to work in this role? - Eligibility requires a suitable secondary vocational degree. If eligible applicants are lacking, the position can temporarily be filled for up to one year by a person studying a suitable field. - Driving license and access to own car - Proficiency in written and spoken Finnish. What we value in you? - Good collaboration and interaction skills, ability to work independently, a positive and encouraging attitude, and a professional and responsible work approach are essential for a support worker - Experience working with adults - Experience as a support worker Bring along your enthusiastic approach to work, a desire to develop yourself, and courage to take on new challenges. We value good cooperation and independent and responsible work attitude. We want you to be your authentic self; we believe in people. Terms of service follow the Social Welfare Act. The position includes a 6-month trial period. We follow vaccination protection requirements in line with the Act and Health Security law. According to the Sámi Language Act §14, knowledge of Sámi is considered an exceptional merit for the role. Apply for the job on Kuntarekry by 7 September 2026 at 15:00. When filling the position, we will primarily consider employees under layoff notices from Lapin well-being region if they meet the eligibility criteria.