Pedagogue at the Danish Red Cross Asylum Center Avnstrup

Are you passionate about children and young people – and do you want to make a difference for a special group of children in a vulnerable life situation? Are you an educator with heart and professional acumen in the right place, and would you like to be part of a daily life where relationships, well-being and safety are at the center? Then read on.

The Danish Red Cross asylum department is seeking an educator for the club at the Departure Center Avnstrup. The club is a leisure offer for children and young people aged 6 to 16. Here you will be part of a strong pedagogical team that every day works to create a safe, dignified and meaningful everyday life for children in a vulnerable life situation – with an eye to the future.

Read more about Avnstrup Departure Center here.

What does the job involve?

As a pedagogue in the club you will be responsible for creating the framework for a safe and developmental leisure offer with activities that give the children joy, calm and room to be children – even in a challenging life situation. It can range from crafts and gaming to music, movement and nature excursions.

You will also become an important adult in collaboration with parents and colleagues across – and you will contribute with professional observations, sparring and support to children who need extra attention.

There is a high degree of collaboration between elementary school teachers and club pedagogues. Two days per week a pedagogue from the club is included in the school day.

Who are you?

We imagine you are a trained pedagogue and can recognise yourself in some of the following:

• You have experience with vulnerable children and families – perhaps from the asylum sector, social-pedagogical work or similar
• You are good at building safe relationships – and have an eye for children's needs
• You thrive in a changing daily life and are not afraid to think innovatively
• You are structured, collaborative and communicate clearly – both verbally and in writing
• You speak English at a user level and have respect for cultural differences

Why should you apply?

You should, because by being employed with us you will get

• A meaningful job in the world's largest humanitarian organization and an opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people and their families in a difficult life situation
• A job that leverages your professional skills and challenges your perspectives. You will experience growth – because you work in a reality that requires presence, reflection and new ways of thinking.
• A strong collegial community with engaged pedagogues and teachers
• A daily life characterized by high professionalism and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Good opportunities for competence development – both through the job, internal courses and external training opportunities

General terms of employment

You will be employed under the agreement with HK/SL (the State)

Employment date: 1 January 2027

Working hours: 37 hours per week, with morning and afternoon shifts, two weekly evening shifts and possibly weekend shifts. Shifts in the nursery, kindergarten and children's school may occur.

Workplace: Avnstrup Center, Avnstrupvej 1, 4330 Hvalsø

Driving licence: A driving licence is required

Contact: Operations Manager Anne-Mette B. Pedersen at email [email protected] and phone 21760972 or coordinator Katrine Blomsterberg at email [email protected] and phone 23612598.

When a job offer is made, we will obtain a child safety check, and you must present a private criminal record.

How to apply

The position can only be applied for via our online recruitment system by clicking the 'Apply for the job' link. For technical issues contact [email protected]

Apply as soon as possible and no later than 31 October 2026. We expect to hold interviews on an ongoing basis.

Are you curious – but not actively job seeking?

Then reach out anyway. Perhaps this is your opportunity to take a meaningful step in a new direction.

We look forward to reading your application.

The Red Cross has operated asylum operations in Denmark for over 40 years. Watch a film about our history here - perhaps it will inspire you to become part of something bigger.

Location: Avnstrupvej 1, 4330 Hvalsø