Social pedagogue at Stævnens School and Residential Care

Social pedagogue

Social pedagogue for Stævnens School and Residential Facility – Be part of creating the future opportunities for children and young people

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you get motivated by creating safe relationships, developing communities, and meaningful changes? Then you may be the one we are looking for to our growing team at Stævnens School and Residential Facility.

A workplace in development

Stævnens School and Residential Facility is a modern home for children and youths with high professional ambitions and the heart in the right place. We offer homely, safe and developmental settings for children and young people aged 6-23 years who need extra support on their path to an independent adult life.

We are experiencing strong growth and development, and therefore we are looking for more engaged social pedagogues who want to help make their mark on an organization in motion. With us you will become part of a strong professional community where relationships, reflection and development go hand in hand.

Your role with us

As a social pedagogue you will be an important adult in the daily lives of the young people. You will help create stability, security and positive development opportunities for children and young people, including:

Social, emotional and behavioral challenges

Attachment disorders

Learning difficulties and special educational needs

Mild intellectual developmental disability

You will work to support the youths’ well-being, development and independence through close relationships, daily structure and a professional pedagogical approach.

We are looking for you who

Are educated social pedagogue or pedagogue

Have experience with or an interest in working with vulnerable children and young people

Can build trustful relationships and meet each individual youth with respect, curiosity and recognition

Work professionally, reflectively and in a structured manner

Are robust, flexible and solution-oriented

Work in rotating shifts – every 2nd or 3rd weekend

Have an interest in mentalization-based pedagogy and development-oriented methods

Thrive in an environment where professional sparring and collaboration are highly valued

Why you should choose us

At Stævnens School and Residential Facility you get more than a job – you become part of a community where we lift together and never face difficult tasks alone.

We offer

A strong professional environment with dedicated colleagues

Ongoing supervision, sparring and reflection

Close interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, teachers and other professionals

Opportunities for further education and professional specialization

Influence on the pedagogical development in an organization on the move

An workplace where well-being, job satisfaction and work-life balance are prioritized

We believe in the importance of relationships

With us we meet children and young people with respect, warmth and high expectations. We work from a belief that all people can develop when they are met with understanding, clarity and professional relationships.

If you share this approach and want meaningful work where you can see the value of your efforts every day, we would love to hear from you.

Employment

The position is full-time.

We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and hire when we have found the right candidate – so please send your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Department: Struer School Home

Application deadline: 29 November 2026

Location: Struer School Home / Godthåbsvej, 15, 7600, Struer