2 youth advisers sought for Uddannelseshuset, Jobcenter Esbjerg

Do you want to help create paths to work, education and community for young people?

Job Center Esbjerg, The Education House Young on the Road, is part of Esbjerg Municipality's youth initiative. We work from the belief that all young people have resources and potential that can be developed through relationships, participation in communities and meaningful experiences.

We are seeking two dedicated youth advisers starting 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter:

• Maternity leave cover (34 hours per week) for Basis Group 3
• Permanent employee (37 hours per week) for Basis Group Special

Common for both positions

You will become part of a strong multidisciplinary environment, where you work to support young people on their path to work, education and increased independence.

Your tasks will include, among other things, to

• Create trusting relationships and motivate young people to develop.
• Work resource-oriented with basis in the young person’s wishes, dreams and goals.
• Support progression towards work, education and communities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, companies and other partners.
• Contribute to documentation, follow-up and coordination around the young person.
• Here you will be the primary point of contact for the young person and have a special responsibility to:
• Plan and coordinate the young person’s overall effort.
• Define goals and sub-goals together with the young person.
• Ensure coherence between efforts and partners.
• Work outreach and support participation in the house’s activities and communities.

Special for the position as Youth Adviser Basis Group Special

• Here you work with young people who need a more specialized and individually tailored approach, particularly through activities and communities.
• Close cooperation with parents, the disability sector, children and adults as well as other municipal and private partners.
• Development of the young people’s work ability and thereby young people to another means of support.
• Work with young people after or during a pause in STU programs, and close collaboration with special advisers who are part of our house.
• Collaboration with the GLAD Foundation regarding students in flexible education.

We are looking for employees who

• Have a relevant social, health or pedagogical education.
• Have experience with or an interest in working with young people.
• Can create relationships and work in an appreciative and resource-oriented manner.
• Work independently, structured and goal-oriented.
• Thrive in a multidisciplinary collaboration.

We offer

• An workplace with high professionalism and strong commitment.
• Skilled colleagues and strong collaboration.
• Opportunity to make a real difference for young people.
• Professional sparring and development.
• Influence on daily practice.
• Flexible working conditions and the possibility for independent planning of the workday.
• At the Job Center Esbjerg the individual employee can choose between a 4-day or 5-day work week. If you choose a 4-day work week, you have Fridays off.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and terms of employment are determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, including the applicable provisions on local salary formation. You can find information about the salary level in Esbjerg Municipality via this link: KRL. Here you will also find information about base pay and pension. Additionally, after a concrete assessment, qualification and/or functional allowances may be agreed depending on the content of the position and your experience and qualifications.

In Esbjerg Municipality we work on a trust-based basis and see human diversity as a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified applicants regardless of gender, age or ethnic background to apply for the position.

When employed in the position, a criminal record check will be obtained.

If you proceed after the employment interview, references from current and/or former employers will be requested if you are still being considered for the position. You will be informed before a reference is requested.

About the positions

Workplace: Job Center Education House, Spangsbjerg Møllevej 70, 6700 Esbjerg.

Working hours: 37 hours (permanent position) and 34 hours (maternity leave cover).

Start date: 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

If you have questions about the positions, you are welcome to contact section manager Trine Frydendal Petersen at tel. 21 46 07 65.

Application deadline

Tuesday 20 October 2026

Employment interviews

Expected to be held in week 44

Does it sound like something for you?

Then please submit your application electronically. Click on “send application” at the bottom and attach your application, CV and relevant documentation.

Please indicate in your application whether you want to apply for both positions or only one.

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