Pedagogue for a residential facility at Synscenter Refsnæs

Pedagogue sought for residential facility where presence and time for each resident are highly valued.

Birkehuset at the Synscenter Refsnæs

Is a residential facility for 6 young adults with visual impairment and multiple disabilities.

The target group's mental developmental level varies from approximately 3 months to up to 2 years.

The pedagogical approach in the residential facility is individually tailored and based on the individual's abilities, resources and wishes for influence on their own life.

The young people may have complex health-related considerations, for which an individually arranged plan is made in collaboration with health care professionals in the facility and Synscenter Refsnæs nurses.

We are seeking a professional, caring and present colleague who can work independently, but also is passionate about professional development and sparring. You will have a truly unique opportunity to join a multidisciplinary staff group where you will contribute to developing a specialized pedagogical approach.

We have

• A high degree of interdisciplinary collaboration and a broad network of cooperation
• A high staffing ratio allowing one-to-one and one-to-two pedagogy
• A staff team that helps each other and has an appreciative approach to each other's work
• Good opportunities for competence development and further education in vision-related and special education

Your profile

You naturally place the young person at the center and work calmly and respectfully toward individual goals and sub-goals.

You take joy in the small daily successes, are patient in the relationship with the individual and are also able to adapt activities based on the individual's daily form. You want to involve and engage with the team, and view supervision as an opportunity for development.

About the position

From the start you will join an onboarding process, including a number of follow-up shifts per resident. We offer basic and specialization training which includes, among other things, instruction in ADL, Orientation & Mobility, effective use of senses, etc.

In addition to the pedagogical- and health-related activities, your tasks will include

• Collaboration with relatives
• Participation in hospital visits, collaboration with case managers, etc.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists
• Handling of personal hygiene and practical tasks at home such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.

Working hours

Are allocated to day and evening shifts, including every other weekend, and 1-2 on-call shifts per month. You will have a great opportunity to influence the planning of your work schedule.

You are welcome to contact us if you are interested and want to hear more about the position

Interviews - ongoing

Employment is conditional on receipt of a satisfactory child certificate, employment is conditional on receipt of a satisfactory criminal record certificate for public use

Employment area

Region Zealand and the Capital Region will on 1 January 2027 become Region East Denmark as a result of the health reform. Your employment area will be Region East Denmark with all associated organizational units.

Read more about the meaning of the employment area on Region East Denmark's website.

Starting salary for employees under collective agreement

The region is obliged to inform you of the starting salary for the position. You will be told base pay, centrally set allowances and pension under the relevant collective agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See the starting salary on the region's website

About Synscenter Refsnæs

Synscenter Refsnæs is the national specialized educational resource and knowledge center for children and young people with visual impairment, including blindness. Children and young people listed in the Vision Register or meeting the criteria can use the services. The target group also includes children and young people with additional disabilities including blindness.

Synscenter Refsnæs is a highly specialized offering that works knowledge-based and multidisciplinary with development, learning, well-being and citizenship for the target group in a nationwide collaboration.

The services include knowledge work, specialized advice and guidance, individual assessment, course offerings and group programs, materials production, school, boarding school, STU and residential care.

Read more about Synscenter Refsnæs on our own website, Facebook and LinkedIn

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact

Name

Camilla Gabs

Email

[email protected]

Position

Department Head

Phone

93 57 76 42

Name

Susanne Tina Johansen

Email

[email protected]

Position

Area Manager

Phone

30 45 95 63

WORKPLACE

Social area Synscenter Refsnæs

QUICKNR.

056084

JOBTYPE

Full time

POSTED

October 14, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 21, 2026

START DATE

February 1, 2027