

Deadline Oct 11
Last seen Oct 7
Posted Sep 17 · 21 days ago
Open 21 days, longer than the usual 10 for this role
Unit Manager
Unit Manager at Salmela, Turku; lead sign-language care unit starting 2027.
We are seeking a unit manager for the Salmela Service Centre in Turku for a permanent contract starting 1 January 2027. Salmela provides housing services and support services for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and sign-language–using clients. The centre also runs daytime activities and provides home care services to clients’ homes. Our clients are deaf sign language users, hard-of-hearing, or people who need special support in communication, mainly older adults. There are 32 clients under our care and about 30 staff in total. As the manager you will oversee the organisation of operations for the unit in accordance with the conditions of the granted operating license and the services described in contracts with service buyers, ensuring that ordinary life of clients and their individual services are delivered with high quality. You will handle administrative tasks in cooperation with the foundation’s support teams. You will act as the employer’s representative and as a supervisor to the staff of the service centre. Staff well-being is a key part of your job. The service centre’s team leader supports your work.
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| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| senior roles | €3,367 per month | €3,704 per month | €5,500 per month |
| This offer | €2,551 per month | €2,809 per month | €3,066 per month |
- Oversee operation of the unit in accordance with the license conditions
- ensure services are delivered as per contracts with clients
- support client wellbeing and individual service delivery
- handle administrative tasks in cooperation with the foundation’s support team
- act as employer’s representative and supervisor for staff
- promote staff wellbeing
- the unit’s team leader supports your work
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social or health care)
- previous leadership experience in social and health care and ability to act as a supervisor
- sign language skills or commitment to actively study sign language
- proficiency in written Finnish
- ability to see the big picture and steer the organization toward goals
- enthusiasm to develop the service center’s activities and culture in line with the foundation’s strategy
- experience in handling unit finances and human resources or willingness to learn
- Submit application by 11.10.2026
- Possible interview invitations during the application period
- Selection tests for strong candidates
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| Turku, Finland | 5 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 3 |
| Hyvinkää, Finland | 2 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 2 |
| Oulu, Finland | 2 |
| Role type | Active listings |
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| Practical Nurse/Instructor | 1 |
| OHJAAJA PALVELUKESKUS METSOLAAN | 1 |
| Intern | 1 |
| Substitute Positions | 1 |
| Caregiver | 1 |
| Unit Manager | 1 |
| Caregiver/Instructor | 1 |
| OHJAAJAN VAKITUINEN TOIMI PALVELUKESKUS SALMELAAN | 1 |
| OHJAAJA PALVELUKESKUS SAMPOLAAN | 1 |
| Guides | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
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| Mid-Level | 7 |
| Senior | 2 |
| Intern | 1 |
Kuurojen Palvelusäätiö sr promotes wellbeing, inclusion, and equality by delivering individualized sign-language services. It operates six service centers nationwide.
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