Socialrådgivare - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsingfors, Finland

We are seeking a substitute social counselor for the 24/7 units at Koskelan senior center, including units C1, F1 & N7. The position is temporary from June 22, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with start date negotiable. C1 is a 15-place psychogeriatric group home, F1 is a 14-place psychogeriatric group home, and N7 is a 16-place special support memory care group home. The social counselor's tasks include supporting residents' psychosocial functioning, handling benefits, guardianship, and resident fee issues, and collaborating with stakeholders and relatives. Tasks also include participating in care negotiations, managing resident exchanges, planning community activities, and guiding group activities. The focus is on supporting residents' rehabilitation, functional capacity, and resources, using a person-centered and validation-based approach. The team is enthusiastic and skilled, and training is provided. The organization uses Apotti and RAI systems, and the work hours are planned to be healthy. The new senior center's construction started in 2023, with moving to new premises in 2027. We offer interesting and varied work, extensive training, and development opportunities. Employees can apply for affordable rental apartments from Aurora, and enjoy benefits such as Epassi Flex, lunch vouchers, city bikes, and access to a recreation island. The interview will be held in week 25. Qualifications include a suitable higher education degree in social services, registration with Valvira, good Finnish oral and satisfactory written skills, and health and safety assessments.