Social pedagogue at the Youth Center Plus2 - 37 hours

Do you want to be the grown-up who makes a difference for young people in vulnerable positions?

Social Pedagogue for the Youth Center Plus2 - 37 hours

At the Children and Youth Center, Norddjurs (BUCN) we are looking for an engaged social pedagogue for our youth department Plus2 with a start date of January 1, 2027.

Are you passionate about creating development and well-being for young people in vulnerable positions? Do you thrive in an environment with high professionalism, strong collegial collaboration and complex pedagogical tasks? Then you might be the one we are looking for.

In Plus2 we work every day to create meaningful relationships, safe frames and new opportunities for young people who need support and stable adults in their lives. We believe that development occurs through relationships, clear expectations and a targeted social-pedagogical effort.

Therefore you should choose Plus2

With us you get

• A workplace with high professionalism and strong commitment
• Skilled colleagues who prioritize sparring and collaboration
• Internal and external supervision
• Good opportunities for professional development
• Influence on pedagogical practice and method development
• A meaningful everyday life where you make a real difference for young people

Who are we?

The Children and Youth Center, Norddjurs (BUCN) is a flexible 24/7 and respite care facility focusing on quality, professionalism and impact in task execution. We collaborate across disciplines regarding vulnerable children and young people and have a sharpened focus on ensuring that they are included in their own placement process.

Our pedagogical foundation builds on shared values, professional approaches and methods that form the basis for our work with the youth. As a new employee you will receive a thorough introduction through our onboarding program so you are well prepared for the task.

The target group

You will work with youths between 12 and 18 years old with the possibility of youth support up to age 23. The youths may be affected by neglect, attachment difficulties, school absenteeism and social challenges. Some youths may be at risk of crime or have experiences with substance abuse and self-harming behavior.

What they share is the need for stable relationships, clear adults and a daily life characterized by structure, care and safety.

Core task

Our work consists of care-, relationship- and treatment-oriented social pedagogy both in practice and through professional reflection. We work systematically with documentation, evaluation and development to ensure high quality in the effort.

We focus on creating

• A structured and predictable everyday life
• Well-being, learning and personal development
• Participation in school and education
• Positive communities and healthy relationships
• Active participation in leisure and association life

We believe that relationships are the foundation for development, and that youths succeed best when they are met with curiosity, understanding and clear boundaries.

We imagine that you

• Are a trained pedagogue
• Take shared responsibility for a high professional level
• Can observe, reflect, plan, implement and evaluate pedagogical interventions
• Work mentalizingly and development-orientated
• Have self-knowledge and understanding of people's behavior in social contexts
• Contribute actively to professional development and method development
• Are strong in relational work and collaboration
• Preferably have experience with neglected or attachment-disordered children and young people
• Have a driving license

We would like to note that there can sometimes be a high level of conflict. Therefore it is important that you can work professionally and de-escalate conflicts. We emphasize understanding behind behavior rather than the behavior itself.

We offer

• An exciting and professionally challenging workplace
• A strong collegial community
• High degree of professional sparring
• Internal and external supervision
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunity to develop both your professional and personal competences

Working hours

We work year-round and around the clock. In Plus2 you participate in weekend duty every third weekend, and there may be work on holidays and during vacation periods.

Salary and terms of employment

Employment and compensation are according to the current collective agreement between SL and KL as well as the Ny Løn principles. We strive for a balanced work life and therefore we have entered into a local agreement with SL - local agreement .

Do you have questions?

Further information can be obtained by contacting team leader Simone Overby at phone 29 10 88 07.

Application deadline

The application deadline is 13 November 2026.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 November 2026 between 08.00 and 15.00.

Can you see yourself as part of Plus2? Then we look forward to hearing from you.

Our Norddjurs

In Norddjurs Municipality we work based on the values of trust, integrity, development and community, which are described in our organizational and leadership code Vores Norddjurs.

The four values are the foundation of the organization's work and are present in all that we do. The code sets a common direction and is what binds us together. The values live in daily practice and in the way we work and collaborate. The values unfold at all levels of leadership and staff, as well as in meetings with citizens and the outside world.

Read the full organizational and leadership code here