Become part of Familiecenter Køge's Children's Group in a maternity leave substitute position

We are looking for a colleague for a maternity leave cover in our children's group – is it you?

Since one of our colleagues has gone on maternity leave, we are seeking a maternity substitute from 1 December 2026 or earlier if possible. We are looking for an advisor who wants to help make a difference for vulnerable children and their families, prioritizes prevention and early intervention, and at the same time wants to become an active part of a stable and well-functioning group.

Sometime it is about getting your foot in the door – and perhaps the maternity leave position will be the start of a longer journey with us, if the right opportunity arises.

Your tasks as an authority advisor

In the child group you work within the Child Welfare Act with children aged 3-14 years and their families. Your tasks range from interviewing notifications, initiating advisory and guidance processes, preparing mappings and child-related assessments. Additionally, the child group’s tasks also include facilitation of network meetings, initiation of supportive interventions with subsequent follow-up.

All with a clear thread of involving the child. We place a strong emphasis on child letters and notices to the children and we constantly find new and even more ways to ensure good involvement of the child in their own case.

You will simply be responsible for the entire case process and must ensure a coherent thread and a cohesive effort for the child and the family.

We are looking for you who

• Are newly graduated or have experience from a similar authority position – preferably from the child sector.
• Are trained social worker or social mediator and good at expressing yourself in writing
• It would be a plus if you have become familiar with DUBU
• Are good at working in a structured and systematic way
• Can work relationally with both families and other professionals
• Thrive in a busy everyday life with many different tasks, where you move from documenting/follow-up in our case management system to hosting network meetings, child interviews and meetings with families, as well as contributing to the development of cross-disciplinary collaboration across authorities, PPR, day care and school sectors, etc.
• Are willing to and can participate in close collaboration with our internal delivery team from Elmehuset and Egehuset

We offer

The Child Group has, with an organizational adjustment earlier this year, been reinforced with an advisor and a professional coordinator, so we are now 16 advisors, two social-educational coordinators, a regional manager and a student assistant.

We have an inspiring working environment with many development opportunities, both professionally and personally. We have a high level of trust, humor and professional sparring. We help each other, and we believe that well-being and professional excellence go hand in hand.

You will have engaged and competent colleagues in a well-functioning and stable team with a strong sense of community.

We work in an open-plan office, where there is room for both concentration and laughter. You will have access to internal training in ICS, SOS and DUBU, ongoing supervision, common professional Fridays, legal support from our skilled lawyers and sparring with methodology superusers.

Practical

• Application deadline is Thursday, 23 October 2026 at 10:00
• Hiring interviews are expected to be held Monday, 26 October 2026 – but may also be held on an ongoing basis.
• Maternity leave cover of 37 hours per week from 1 December 2026 or earlier if possible. The position runs until the end of June 2027
• Salary according to collective agreement with the possibility of negotiating allowances.
• Flex time and the possibility of home working once a week and a full writing week once a quarter
• A driving license for a ordinary car is required.
• We are a smoke-free municipality

In addition to the Child Group, Familiecenter Køge is organized with the Receiving Team which handles inquiries and notifications, the Preventive Unit which includes preventive advisors and the Family Entrance. The Special Group, which handles the child disability area for ages 0-22. The Youth Group which handles case management for young people aged 14-22 and Team SAF which includes the toddler area from 0-3 years, the placement team and the refugee team.

Organizationally, Familiecenter Køge is part of the Family Department, which also includes the family offering Elmehuset and Egehuset, the Day School in Slimminge, the Health Visitor Service and The Municipal Dental Service.

You can read more about Familiecenter Køge and the Integrated Child Policy at www.koege.dk.

If you have questions regarding the position, you can contact Area Manager Sara Schierbeck at phone +45 21 62 93 22.

We prefer that you submit your application online. Click on “Search the position” and attach your application and your CV.

In Køge Municipality you will become part of an organization with dedicated employees who come together every day with a common goal of creating value for citizens. In the municipality we view diversity as a resource and seek to promote equality. We therefore encourage all qualified applicants to apply for the position – regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age or any disability.

So become part of the team! We offer you a varied working environment and a wide range of personnel benefits, such as social activities and access to our holiday houses.

Read more about Køge Municipality at www.koege.dk

Questions

If you have questions regarding the position please contact

Sara Schierbeck

Area Manager

[email protected]

+45 21 62 93 22

Application deadline

23 October 2026

at 10:00

Employment

1 December 2026