Social pedagogue for Ungehyblerne

Do you want to make a difference for young people? Are you professionally grounded and able to translate theory into pedagogical practice? Are you fond of movement, and can you incorporate nature into work with young people? Then you might be our new colleague.

We are seeking a social-educational pedagogue with great engagement, who is passionate about making a difference for young people who need professional support.

About us

Ungehyblerne is part of the Children and Youth Department, which is a joint children and youth area in Halsnæs Municipality. Here we work cross-disciplinary to improve the well-being of vulnerable youth.

Your main task will be to support the youth's well-being, development and learning - in close collaboration with the youth and through social-pedagogical professionalism and targeted interventions. We are ambitious in relation to strengthening the youth's ability to master an independent adult life in their own housing.

With us, we prioritize a holistic approach, where key elements include a mentalization-based and affirming approach.

Ungehyblerne is Halsnæs Municipality's residential facility for young people aged 15-22 who need support to get a good start in adulthood. We have space for 22 youths, mainly distributed across two sites.

Your tasks

We are a dedicated staff group of seven with broad experience within the social-pedagogical field. The work mainly consists of supporting the youths to attend school/complete education and to acquire skills to manage in their own housing and to develop despite a challenging childhood/upbringing.

About half of the working time is self-planned in relation to the youths' needs, which gives a high degree of flexibility in the work. Together with your colleagues you will engage in partnerships, where based on the youth's resources and wishes, you work systematically, focused and targeted so that they reach their development goals.

As part of the pedagogical approach, we use the outdoors, among other things, and it is an advantage if you have experience with or a desire for this.

About you

• You are experienced in the area with youths – and have ambitions for the youths.
• You have strong relationship skills.
• You are professionally grounded and can translate theory into pedagogical practice.
• You can work independently but also collaborate with colleagues and partners.
• You can collaborate systematically with the youths on the goals set.
• You have good written skills.
• You enjoy movement and using nature in work with the youths.
• You have humor and contribute to a positive work environment.
• You are strong in using Low arousal.
• You work from a relational pedagogical approach.

We offer

• Wonderful, young people.
• A workplace with plenty of room to breathe, where the personal touch in the pedagogical work is valued.
• Great flexibility in work planning.
• Professional supervision and the possibility for further education.
• An exciting workplace in rapid development, where professional development is highly valued.
• A dynamic staff group, where diversity is seen as a strength.

Interested?

If you want to know more about the position or have questions, you are welcome to contact the daily manager of Ungehyblerne: Bo Wittekind, tel. 23205647.

About the process

Application deadline is Sunday 18 October 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 October 2026 and Friday 23 October 2026.

The position starts on 1 December 2026.

Salary

We offer an attractive salary package according to the applicable collective agreement.

At the lowest base salary level the total pay is approx. DKK 39,000 per month excluding pension. The salary consists of base pay and base allowance as well as a hardship allowance per agreed pre-arrangement.

Additionally there are opportunities for qualification and function allowances depending on your experience, competencies and role in the position.

The position is 37 hours with planned day and evening shifts and a weekend shift every 5th weekend.

We conduct child and criminal background checks.

Be part of Halsnæs – a good place to work and a good place to live

We are a modern and inclusive workplace with about 3,000 colleagues, who every day strive to deliver welfare and high-quality service. Our values – integrity, possibility and wholeness – are the foundation for everything we do.

At Halsnæs Municipality we work close to nature, sea and fjord – and with the capital within reach. Here you not only get an exciting job, but also the opportunity to create a life with calm, community and active experiences. Many choose to settle here to get more space, proximity to nature and a strong local cohesion.

Do you want to know more about what it is like to work in Halsnæs Municipality? Visit our website or our LinkedIn profile.

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