Educator/Social Worker for Residential Facility B-1443:

We are looking for 1 dedicated educator/social worker who would like to work at a well-run residential facility for children ages 4–10 in Qaqortoq. Start date: November 1, 2026, or as agreed. 

We are looking for an educator or social worker to work at a children’s home. The facility is located in a large house in the heart of the city. It is designed to accommodate 6 children. The work at the unit involves providing the children with the opportunity to develop in a safe and caring environment with clear guidelines and consistent adults. We place a strong emphasis on building relationships and fostering attachment. We base our work on infant therapy and an appreciative approach to the children. It is important that the child feels respected, accepted, understood, and acknowledged.

We offer

  • A variety of job responsibilities.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • An exciting workplace.
  • Opportunity to develop a new institution.
  • Opportunity to participate in courses
  • Supervision

We expect to

  • That you are a certified early childhood educator or social worker.
  • That you can work independently while also engaging in a mutually committed collaboration with colleagues.
  • You see opportunities, not limitations.
  • That you want to help create a safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • That you are willing to work varying shifts, work on weekends, and go on field trips.

Child Protection Certificate:

This position is subject to the law requiring the submission of a child protection clearance. Under the law, employment may not begin until the municipality has obtained a child protection clearance. 

The child protection background check will be part of the municipality’s assessment of who to hire for the position.

For this position, applicants must be trained educators or social workers and, preferably, bilingual.

Salary and Employment Conditions

Wage and employment terms, including the right to travel upon hiring and upon termination of employment, as well as the relocation of household goods, in accordance with the agreement/collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of employment between the Government of Greenland and the municipalities and the relevant bargaining organization.

Residential Area

Unfurnished staff housing may be provided for the position of educator/social worker in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time. Rent and a security deposit are paid in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time for the assigned housing. Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership status, etc. The staff housing must be vacated when employment ends. There may be a waiting period for permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodations may be provided, including in small shared living arrangements or hotel apartments.

If you would like to learn more about the positions, please contact 

Director Mogens K. Modeweg-Hansen, direct phone: +299 648287. Email: momh@kujalleq.gl, or Deputy Director Sabine Noahsen, +299 648287, sase@kujalleq.gl

Job interviews are expected to take place during Week 42.

Applications, including a criminal record check and information about education and previous employment, along with copies of educational certificates, etc., in PDF format, must be received by the municipality no later than September 27, 2026, via our website.

NOTE: We do not accept applications on paper or via email; please submit your application electronically through the job posting.

Application deadline: October 9, 2026