Educator for Bakkevænget Activity and Learning Offering, Postens Vej

Do you want to be a pedagogue at a workplace where professionalism, development, quirky ideas and good laughter go hand in hand?

Do you want to make a difference where your pedagogical professionalism, your curiosity and your view of people can be felt in everyday life? Are you passionate about creating meaningful activities, development and joy of life for people with developmental disabilities? And do you thrive in a professional community where we both think innovatively, help each other and laugh together?

Read on – perhaps it is you we are looking for at Bakkevænget in group 4.

About the job

Your new daily life – in group 4

We are seeking a pedagogue for 35-37 hours per week for group 4, where the citizens mainly need autism-specific pedagogical support.

In group 4 structure, predictability and a good understanding of each individual's needs are decisive. You must be able to read signals, work preventively and be proactive regarding the citizens' arousal and well-being.

The daily life can also present situations where a citizen becomes frustrated or enters high arousal, and where communication can become intense or outwardly verbal. Here your task is to remain calm, be curious about what lies behind the reaction, and use your pedagogical professionalism to prevent and create security.

We work with Low Arousal and emphasize understanding behavior as communication. Together with your colleagues you help find the solutions that make sense for the individual citizen.

About us

Bakkevænget is an activity and learning offer under the Danish Service Act § 104 for adults with developmental disabilities. Here about 90 citizens meet weekly to be part of a community, learn new things, explore their interests and experience the joy of activities and socializing.

The citizens are between 18 and 80 years old and have very different life experiences, prerequisites and support needs. This places demands on us as professionals – but also provides a daily life full of opportunities to make a difference.

We are based in Brejning, where the history from the old Kellerian institutions still is part of the area's special atmosphere. Bakkevænget is part of Postens Vej, and therefore we have a close collaboration between day and 24-hour care. We also have citizens who come from home or from other offers.

We work from the value: "Master of one’s own house – a life in learning."

That means we meet the citizens with respect, presence and high professionalism.

As a pedagogue you will help create frameworks where the citizens have the opportunity to use their competencies, develop new skills, make choices and experience that they are meaningful participants in their own lives.

We work with neuro-pedagogy, LA2U, KRAP, ASK and sensory integration as professional approaches in our work. We are focused on understanding the individual person and tailoring our pedagogy so that it makes sense for the specific citizen we are facing.

We believe that professionalism makes a difference – especially when translated into action in meeting the individual.

We are looking for you who

• Are a warm-hearted and presence-driven pedagogue who meets the citizens with respect, calm and curiosity
• Have experience with – and are passionate about – the autism-related field
• Have a good knowledge of Low Arousal and know how important it is to prevent rather than react
• Can create structure and predictability while being attentive to the individual’s needs
• Work holistically and prioritize close, professional collaboration with colleagues, residential services and relatives
• Can take initiative, start activities and follow up so good ideas become reality
• Contribute actively to professional sparring, reflection and development – and dare to share your ideas with us

You do not need to have all the answers in advance. But you should be curious, ask questions and with your colleagues find the solutions that make sense for the citizens.

We offer you

You become part of a strong community!

At Bakkevænget we are about 30 engaged employees who every day work to create a meaningful and developing everyday life for the citizens.

We are proud of our professionalism, but we also know that we become better together. We use each other’s different competencies, challenge our habits and are open to new perspectives and ideas.

When we ask our colleagues what characterizes everyday life at Bakkevænget, they highlight among other things:

• A strong professional environment and a close collegial community
• A varied workday with room for creativity and new initiatives
• Curiosity about each other and a desire to bring each other’s competencies into play
• Humor, laughter and room to be yourself
• A shared focus on creating the best possibilities for the citizens

We have a daily life where professionalism, engagement and innovation go hand in hand – and where we continuously work to become even better.

We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who wants to contribute to and develop this community.

Employment terms

• The position: Pedagogue in group 4, 35-37 hours per week.
• Working hours: Day shifts with morning intake on the 24-hour unit.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is 15 November at 23:59.

We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and the last date for interviews is 24 November.

So don’t hold back – we look forward to hearing from you!

Would you like to know more?

If you have questions about the position, or would like to visit us, you are very welcome to contact department head Kit Kielstrup at phone 21 34 04 58 or at email: [email protected]

Criminal record

We obtain an official criminal record with consent upon employment.

Submit your application

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Vejle Municipality encourages everyone to apply for the position regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, disability, etc.

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