Early Childhood Education Social Worker, Perkkaan Daycare Center - Espoon kaupunki - Espoo, Finland

We are hiring two full-time early childhood education social workers for permanent positions at Perkkaan early childhood education unit. Perkkaan Daycare Center has a skilled and warm team of six social workers specializing in early childhood education, working closely with educators and families. It is important to us that each child is recognized as an individual and is able to grow in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Our colleagues assist, advise, and guide in daily situations, which has received much positive feedback. Perkkaan Daycare Center is located in Leppävaara, with excellent transportation connections. The location allows for the utilization of diverse learning environments in early childhood education and preschool education. Our modern and functional facilities serve 12 groups of children. The activities are supported and developed with the help of the daycare director, assistant director, two specialized early childhood education teachers, and two language and culture teachers. Your work partner will be a group’s early childhood education teacher. The structure of Perkkaan Daycare Center is solid, staffing resources are good, and substitute arrangements are in place. Our operational values include community, open and safe interaction, and respect. We celebrate successes together and support each other. The diverse cultural environment at Perkkaan Daycare Center combines community, positivity, and tolerance. We focus on sensitive engagement with children, collaborative pedagogical planning, and cross-group cooperation. The city has a defined role profile for early childhood education social workers, developed at the Espoo level, with effective tools for assessment and development. We offer thorough onboarding and support for your work as an early childhood education social worker. As an early childhood education social worker, you will participate in planning, implementing, documenting, evaluating, and developing group activities in collaboration with other professionals. The role emphasizes core skills such as sensitive cooperation with families, supporting social development and participation of children, and timely early support for children and families from a family services perspective. Observation, documentation, continuous assessment, and development are integral parts of your work. At Perkkaan Daycare Center, you will have the opportunity to develop the role of an early childhood education social worker. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, join us in Espoo to build a positive and equitable early childhood education environment. We offer a multidisciplinary and supportive work environment. In all our activities, we promote sustainable development by guiding children towards responsible and considerate lifestyles. The Espoo early childhood education plan and the national early childhood education plan guide our daily activities. You will have opportunities to utilize your special skills and enhance your expertise through Espoo’s diverse professional training programs. We support professional development and autonomous learning, and promote work-life balance with flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome professionals of different ages, backgrounds, and languages. For questions related to the role and application process, contact the role’s information provider. For questions regarding special needs, contact: keha.rekrytointi@espoo.fi. We handle inquiries confidentially. Read more: https://www.esitteemme.fi/espoonrekry/MailView/