Pedagogical Assistants sought for Børnehusene Stjernen, West Department –

Come and be part of building a department around a fantastic group of children who need support and care in their daily lives.

Would you like to work somewhere where your professionalism plays a decisive role in a child’s development and quality of life, in close collaboration with other professions?

We are seeking Pedagogical Assistants for a permanent position, where you will have a central role in working with a new child in need of intensified pedagogical support, while becoming part of a strong and supportive community.

About us

We are located in quiet surroundings, and only 5 minutes' drive from the highway exit Tietgenbyen – Odense no. 48

Børnehusene Stjernen is part of Handicapcenter Fyn and consists of three independent departments, North, South and West. We live in a newer, spacious and specially equipped center with shared facilities such as snoezel room, exercise room and playroom. Each department has room for eight children and young people up to 24 years old with multiple functional disabilities, both mobile and immobile.

About the position, with special focus on pedagogical development

We are seeking Pedagogical Assistants for a permanent position in Department West in connection with the move-in of two new children in need of strengthened pedagogical support, and ensuring that the activities offered are in line with each child's functional level.

The position is aimed at pedagogical staff, as the task largely revolves around, in close cooperation with the department's other 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 on Department West

In Department West there live 4 children and youths 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 injury, often with accompanying effects such as spasticity, epilepsy, visual and hearing impairments, autism spectrum disorders or syndrome diagnoses. The internal developmental age ranges from a few months to around five years.

With us, several different professional groups work closely together in a strong multidisciplinary collaboration with other professional groups in the house. We believe that cooperation, 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 will be heard with us. We pull together, and we do it with a professional approach, where perhaps it is you we are missing.

Our professional base

We work from a core task that forms the framework for our pedagogical and health care practices. Children and young people should feel valuable and acknowledged 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-determination and co-determination, and our overall effort should create well-being, development and quality of life.

Our pedagogical approach is based 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 scientifically and document systematically in Nexus. It is not required that you know the methods, as we ensure you gain knowledge through your upcoming education plan. Also thorough introduction.

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 citizen tasks and collaboration in the house.

As part of Handicapcenter Fyn you also get access to supervision and teaching, and you become part of a professional environment where reflection and development are a natural part of everyday life.

About you

We are seeking a trained Pedagogical Assistant who is passionate about working developmentally with children and young people with extensive functional impairments.

We offer

With us you get a workplace with high professionalism, where over 75% of permanent staff are pedagogical or health care educated. We work targeted with quality in the effort and take pride in creating meaningful courses for the children and the young people.

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

Working hours alternate between day and evening shifts in the time window from 5:45 to 22:15, as well as every other weekend. Applications with documentation of education, CV, and relevant attachments are sent electronically.

We look forward to reading your application.

The practical

Application deadline: November 1 - Employment December 1 or by agreement.

There will be recruitment interviews ongoing.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms in accordance with the applicable collective agreement

The region is obliged to inform you of the starting salary for the position. You will be informed of base salary, centrally fixed allowances and pension in the collective agreement. In addition to 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

Want to know more?

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact department head Ulrik Nybo at tel. no. 24623597, or by email: [email protected]

See our website at: https://handicapcenterfyn.dk/afdelinger/bornehusene-stjernen