Mako Nanoq in Avannaata Municipality is seeking a social worker to start on August 1, 2026
The social worker’s immediate supervisor at Mako Nanoq is Fung. Director Sara Jonna Villadsen
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work in accordance with the institution's rules and objectives
- Caring for children in a safe and responsible manner
- Collaboration between different teams and departments
- Collaboration with Parents
- Ad hoc work and prioritizing tasks
Skills:
- Social Worker Training
- Accountability
- Overview
- Skills for getting involved and adapting
- Willing to cooperate
- Humble and steady
- Physically and mentally healthy, as well as outgoing and cheerful
Salary and Terms of Employment:
Salary and terms of employment are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between Naalakkersuisut and SIK in effect at the time of hire.
Housing is not provided for this position.
Employment is contingent upon the submission of a satisfactory child protection clearance and a criminal background check; the employer will obtain these from the National Police Agency with the applicant’s consent.
Contact:
For more information about the position, please contact Acting Director Sara Jonna Villadsen by phone at 385311 or by email at ilu_nanoq@avannaata.gl
Applications, accompanied by copies of relevant exam transcripts, a resume, and statements and references, should be submitted via the Avannaata Municipality website:
Avannaata.gl/job-openings
Application deadline: July 23, 2026
