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The Municipality of Qeqertalik – Qasigiannguit is seeking a social worker for the Qeersaat Illuat nursing home’s dementia/care unit, with a permanent position starting October 1 or as otherwise agreed. The position is 40 hours per week with rotating shifts; weekend shifts are required every other week. There are 10 residents in the dementia unit and approximately 12 staff members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

·Work in accordance with the residential facility’s rules and objectives.

·To share responsibility for developing an action plan for the residents in a safe and responsible manner.

·Collaborate with therapy staff and develop plans based on the residents’ needs. 

·Collaboration between different teams and departments.

·Collaboration and communication with family members.

·Handling tasks as they arise and prioritizing work assignments.

·On-Call Schedule

Skills:

·Social Worker/Social Services Assistant Training.

·Experience working with people with dementia

·Accountability.

·Overview.

·Skills for getting involved and adapting.

·Willing to cooperate.

·Humble and steady.

·Physically and mentally healthy, as well as outgoing and cheerful.

·Share responsibility for the development of personal skills and the workplace

·On-call at home

The social worker’s immediate supervisor is the department head of the Qeersaat Illuat dementia unit.

Salary – Employment:

Salary and terms of employment are governed by the collective bargaining agreement in effect between Naalakkersuisut and the authorized bargaining organization at the time of hire. 

Housing cannot be provided.

Criminal Record:

This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal background check. Under this law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received a criminal background check. We must therefore point out that the start date cannot be agreed upon until the municipality has received the criminal record check from the police.

For more information about the position, please contact Director Louise Hansen at 91 46 53 or via email at Lh@qeqertalik.gl, or to the Head of the Dementia Unit, Qeersaat Illuat Gundhild Olsen, email: guno@qeqertalik.gl

Application:

We do not accept applications via email or mail.

Submit your application, resume, diplomas, course certificates, and other relevant documents by clicking “Apply for this position.”

If you have trouble uploading files, contact hr@qeqertalik.gl 

We look forward to receiving your application

Application deadline: September 28, 2026