Socialpædagog til børne og ungehjem som fast aftenvagt

This role requires a social pedagogue with vocational education and mid-level experience working as a fixed evening shift worker at a child and youth residential care institution. The candidate must have practical knowledge of supporting children and young people aged 14-23 with complex challenges, including care neglect, developmental trauma, attachment disorders, criminal behavior, and substance abuse. Key competencies include social pedagogical support and treatment, applying attachment theory, systemic narrative approaches, and body-oriented methods. Experience or familiarity with working with vulnerable children and youth, managing substance abuse issues, and handling externalizing behaviors is preferred. Essential personal qualities include resilience, calmness, empathy, and strong mentalization skills, alongside a respectful and validating approach towards the target group and their families. The role demands responsibility, integrity, humor, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. A valid driver's license (category B) and willingness to use a personal vehicle when necessary are required. The position primarily covers afternoon and evening shifts from 15:00 to 23:00, including weekends, with rare night shifts. The employer offers competitive pay, structured training, ongoing courses, supervision, and a one-year internal continuing education program for all staff, including substitutes. This position suits candidates committed to providing stable, empathetic, and professional care and support within a specialized residential setting for youth with significant psychosocial needs.