Early Childhood Development Social Worker

We are seeking a motivated and skilled early childhood development social worker (sosionomi) for Laajavuoren day care. Laajavuoren day care belongs to Jokiuoman operation unit. The unit has three children groups and operates with parallel leadership, one manager responsible for personnel and another for pedagogy. Our unit participates in ProVaka development activities (positive group learning in early childhood education). The day care page provides more information: https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/palveluhakemisto/toimipiste/laajavuoren-paivakoti The Early Childhood Development Social Worker is responsible for promoting the unit’s community, the wellbeing of children, participation and a safe environment. The role emphasizes prevention of bullying, support for emotional and peer skills, and supporting and developing parenting. You will participate in multidisciplinary teamwork and refer families to other child and family services when needed. Key areas include implementing early childhood education, planning and evaluating unit activities, wellbeing work focusing on children’s social and peer skills and wellbeing, interacting with families and professional collaboration, evaluating and developing the unit’s practices from a social-pedagogical perspective, and assessing participation and wellbeing practices with staff. What we expect from you: knowledge of early childhood education plan and the Early Childhood Act; collaboration skills; expertise in child social and peer development and parenting strengths and challenges; experience with early childhood education methods, wellbeing, growth and development; independent and developmental work attitude; ability to promote community, inclusion and equality; strong Finnish written and spoken skills. What we offer: flexible work you can tailor to your strengths; opportunities to plan and implement high-quality early childhood education; good opportunities for education and professional development; peer-mentoring support for development social workers; responsible work guided by planning and clear goals; diverse staff benefits such as sports, culture and wellbeing benefits, as well as lunch and commute benefits. Send your application through our recruitment system; interviews may start during the application period. Read more and learn about our early childhood professionals in Vantaa at our website.