Adult Activation Worker for the Red Cross at Kærshovedgård Departure Center

Can you create motivation, structure and meaningful activities for people who often find themselves in a stuck and uncertain life situation? And can you maintain your professional composure when development happens slowly or is not always visible?

If so, you may be the person we are looking for as an adult activation worker at the Kærshovedgård Departure Center.

The Udrejsecenter Kærshovedgård is operated by the Danish Prisons Service, while the Red Cross handles a range of supportive tasks at the center for the Immigration Service.

We work across disciplines and with a plan-based approach, where the focus is to support the individual resident's wellbeing, motivation and opportunities to maintain and develop personal and professional competencies. Activation, teaching and meaningful communities are central tools in this work.

With us you will become part of a professionally engaged team where collaboration, respect and a professional approach to people in vulnerable positions are essential.

Read more about the Red Cross' tasks at the Udrejsecenter Kærshovedgård here.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out activation programs and activities for residents
• Coordinate internship programs and ensure ongoing follow-up and documentation
• Support and possibly themselves take on smaller teaching tasks
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration with the center's staff and external partners
• Act as an internship host and support residents' learning and development
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other relevant activities

We are looking for a colleague with human insight, professional strength and a steady foothold in a complex everyday life

Everyday life at the Udrejsecenter Kærshovedgård is characterized by people who often live with long-term uncertainty, frustration and limited possibilities. This can affect the atmosphere and relationships in daily life - and it also places demands on your ability to build relationships, set clear boundaries and maintain a professional approach, even when situations are emotionally demanding.

You are mentally robust and can maintain calm, overview and judgment in an environment where conflicts and frustration can arise. At the same time you have a regard for the person behind the situation and can meet others respectfully without compromising your professionalism or your boundaries.

You are motivated by working with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and you accept that positive changes often require patience, continuity and realistic expectations.

In addition, we emphasize that you

• Have strong competencies in conflict management and can prevent, de-escalate and handle conflicts professionally
• Contribute actively to interdisciplinary collaboration and use collegial sparring constructively
• Exhibit professional judgment and integrity and can set clear, respectful and consistent boundaries
• Work in a structured way and can create an overview in a day with many varied tasks

What you get with us

At the Red Cross you become part of a workplace with a strong humanitarian value base, where professionalism, collaboration and respect for the individual are the foundation of our work.

We offer among other things

• Professional supervision and sparring with opportunities for reflection, learning and development
• A strong focus on safety and the working environment
• Opportunity for upskilling through courses and continuing education
• An interdisciplinary work environment with high professionalism and close collaboration
• A workplace in development where you can contribute with experiences and perspectives
• A close and accessible management
• A meaningful job where your contribution helps create structure, activity and positive relationships in the residents' daily lives

The practicalities

You will be employed under the collective agreement with HK/SL

Working hours: 37 hours per week. Evening duties may occur.

Driver's license: Necessary

Start date: As soon as possible and no later than February 1, 2027

Workplace: Kærshovedgård 17, 7430 Ikast

References: Upon offer of employment you must present a private criminal record. Employment is furthermore conditional on security clearance by the Danish Prisons Service.

The position can only be applied for via our online recruitment system by clicking the link “Apply for the job”. For technical issues, contact [email protected]

Application deadline: 26 November 2026

If you have questions about the position, contact Center Manager Ken Rinder at mail [email protected]

We expect to conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and in week 49.