Pedagogically trained youth and family consultant

Pedagogically trained youth and family consultant for relationship work in Ungeindsatsen

Are you passionate about developing together with young people and families through strong relationships?

In Ungeindsatsen in Sønderborg Municipality, we are looking for an experienced and professionally grounded pedagogue who is motivated to make a real difference for young people and families in vulnerable positions.

With us, the relationship is the most important working tool. Therefore, we are looking for you who meet people with curiosity, respect and professional perseverance, and who thrive on building trust and hope in situations where the way forward is not always straightforward.

Our skilled colleague who had been seconded to another department chose to stay with the new challenges. Therefore we are now seeking an engaged pedagogue for a permanent, field-based position in a strong professional community, where freedom with responsibility, high professionalism and flexibility go hand in hand.

Who are we?

Ungeindsatsen is a cross-disciplinary unit under Children, Education and Health in Sønderborg Municipality.

We work with young people between 13 and 23 years old and their families, often in complex life situations, where the safety-building relationship, a mentalizing perspective and persistent collaboration are decisive for development.

We believe that the best solutions are created together with the young people and families. Therefore, we work holistically, practice-oriented and with a high degree of involvement. At the same time, we give our employees a lot of freedom to shape their work and translate their professional knowledge into meaningful interventions.

Your tasks

As a youth and family consultant you will, among other things, work with

• Support and contact person pathways under the Child Act § 32 for young people aged 13 to 18
• Family consultant pathways
• Youth support for young people up to 23 years
• Supervised and supported contact in placement cases
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with internal and external partners

We imagine that you

• Are a trained pedagogue and have experience working with vulnerable children, youth and families
• Have a strong methodological toolbox and can translate theory into practice and work in a mentalizing, resource-oriented and relationship-based way
• Can build trust, motivate and maintain collaboration with young people and families even when it is difficult
• Have insight into developmental psychology and an understanding of distress, mental vulnerability as well as the challenges that can accompany, among other things, ADHD and autism
• Have experience with conflict management and complex family dynamics
• Thrive in an independent and field-based role where you plan your own workday
• Document and evaluate your work systematically and see competence development as a natural part of your working life
• Are happy to use creative, practical or activity-based approaches as part of the common third

Why choose us

With us you get not only a job but the opportunity to become part of a professionally strong community where we invest in both well-being and development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with

We offer

• A thorough onboarding process with two experienced mentors
• Great autonomy and influence on the planning of your work
• A professionally ambitious and development-oriented environment
• Internal and external supervision
• Ongoing competence development
• Dedicated and helpful colleagues
• High well-being, humor and a work community characterized by trust

Practical information

This is a full-time position of 37 hours with start date: January 1, 2027

Working hours are between 6:30 and 20:30 and mainly in the afternoon and evening hours. You plan your meetings and appointments in collaboration with the young people and families. Weekend work may occur to a limited extent.

A category B driving license is a prerequisite.

Salary and terms of employment are according to the applicable collective agreement between PFF and Sønderborg Municipality.

Want to know more?

Contact department head Mette Drost Mikkelsen at telephone 29 16 74 30 between 13:00-15:00 on weekdays (on vacation in week 42) or email: [email protected] .

Application deadline 12 November 2026, with interviews in week 47

"We are not looking for someone who can solve the problems for the youths. We are looking for someone who can walk beside them until they find their own path."

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Sønderborg Municipality - a workplace of world-class standard

Sønderborg Municipality is an ambitious working community where we together make a difference and create an even better local community.

Whether you help realize our visions, political decisions or deliver core services of the highest quality closely to citizens, you will be recognized for your efforts and your engagement.

We invest in you through ongoing competence development and spotting talent so you develop and reach your full potential over a complete career.

We have the courage to overturn things in solving both small and large challenges. This provides new perspectives and insights for innovative solutions.

We work closely with local businesses to promote growth and green development in our area, creating a dynamic and inspiring workplace.

We are a flexible workplace that provides room for both career and leisure.

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