Be part of something that really makes a difference, Educator sought for Børnehusene Stjernen, West Department

Do you want to work in a place where your pedagogical professional competence plays a crucial role in a child's development and quality of life, in close collaboration with other disciplines?

We are seeking a pedagogue for a permanent position, where you take a central role in working with a new child in need of strengthened pedagogical support, while becoming part of a strong and supportive community.

About us

The Stjernen Children's Houses are part of Handicapcenter Fyn and consist of three independent departments, North, South and West. We are housed in a newer, spacious and specially equipped center with shared facilities such as a snoezelen room, a training room and a playroom. Each department has space for eight children and young people up to 24 years with multiple functional impairments, both mobile and immobile.

About the position, with a particular focus on pedagogical development

We are seeking a pedagogue for a permanent position in the West department in connection with the relocation of two new children in need of strengthened pedagogical support.

The position is aimed at pedagogical staff, as the task largely concerns, in close collaboration with the rest of the department's staff, supporting the child's development, well-being and participation opportunities through a systematic and targeted pedagogical approach. At the same time you will be an active part of the overall task solving in the department and contribute to the pedagogical efforts around all children and young people.

About working in the West department

In the West department there are 4 children and young people with varying levels of support needs, from verbal support to full assistance with all ADL functions. Several communicate via alternative communication forms such as pictures or digital tools.

The group consists of children and young people with congenital or acquired brain injuries, often with sequelae such as spasticity, epilepsy, visual and hearing impairments, autism spectrum disorders or syndrome diagnoses. The inner developmental age ranges from a few months to about five years.

With us, several different professional groups work closely together in a strong interdisciplinary collaboration with other professions in the house. We believe that collaboration, openness and respect are prerequisites for a good working environment. Whether you have many years of experience or are new to the field, your voice is heard with us. We pull together, and we do it with a professional approach, where it might be you we are missing.

Our professional foundation

We work from a core task that forms the framework for our pedagogical practice. Children and young people should feel valued and recognized for who they are. They should be supported in mastering as much as possible themselves and be met with respect for their needs in all life phases. They should be heard, involved and have real opportunities for self- and co-determination, and our overall efforts should create well-being, development and quality of life.

Our pedagogical approach builds on KRAP, Cognitive, Resource-focused and Appreciative Pedagogy. The method is adapted to the child or young person, not the other way around. We work with a professionally grounded approach and document systematically in Nexus.

A safe and thorough introduction

When you start with us, you will receive a structured introduction over several weeks, so you are well prepared for both the citizen tasks and collaboration in the house.

As part of Handicapcenter Fyn you also gain access to supervision and training, and you become part of a professional environment where reflection and development are a natural part of daily life.

About you

We are looking for a trained pedagogue who is passionate about development-oriented work with children and young people with extensive functional impairments.

We offer

With us you get a workplace with high professionalism, where over 75% of the permanently employed staff are pedagogical or healthcare educated. We work purposefully with quality in our efforts and take pride in creating meaningful pathways for the children and the young people.

You will become part of a strong collegial community where we prioritise sparring, well-being and joint development highly. We have a culture characterized by openness, professional curiosity and mutual respect.

Working hours rotate between day and evening shifts in the period from 5:45 am – 10:15 pm, as well as every 2nd weekend. Applications with documentation of education, CV, and relevant attachments are sent electronically and must be received by us no later than 18 April 2026.

The practical

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the applicable collective agreement

Would you like to know more?

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact the department head Ulrik Nybo at phone number 24623597, or by email: [email protected]

See our website.

The region is obliged to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally set allowances and pension in the collective agreement. Aside from the starting salary, the salary may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications. See starting salary for positions in the Region of Southern Denmark

Department: Handicapcenter Fyn, Region of Southern Denmark

Job title: Social Pedagogue

Working hours: Working hours shift between day and evening shifts in the period from 5:45 – 22:15, as well as every 2nd weekend.

Workplace: Odense

Application deadline: 28-10-2026

Application deadline: by 28 October 2026