Social pedagogues for a residential facility at Sundholm

Do you want to make a difference for some of Copenhagen's most vulnerable citizens? Are you passionate about social pedagogy, relationships, and a job where high professionalism makes a real difference?

At Sundholm Pleje we are looking for two full-time employed social pedagogues who want to become part of a multidisciplinary community, where the relationship with residents is important and where no day is the same.

With us you will meet people with complex life histories and extensive social problems. We are located in the middle of Sundholm – a unique area in Copenhagen where several social services work side by side around some of the city’s most vulnerable citizens. At Sundholm you will meet people with very different life stories.

With us the target group is characterized by residents having extensive social problems, mental disorders, active use of substances and somatic challenges, which are often derived from the latter.

Behind the problems we meet people with resources, hope and wishes for their own lives – and this is where our work begins.

About Sundholm Pleje

Do not be fooled by the name. Sundholm Pleje is not a nursing home. We are a long-term residential facility under the Danish Social Services Act § 108. We consist of two departments with the same resident group divided into: the Collective and the Care Collective.

We work based on Low Arousal and a recovery-oriented approach, where the starting point is the residents' own goals, wishes and possibilities as a central element. Our task is to support the residents in everyday living and life maintenance within the framework of a residential facility, as well as to help residents achieve the greatest possible quality of life and stability based on the resources they have available.

The work with us spans a broad spectrum. Some days it's about the motivational conversation over a cup of coffee. Other days it's about conflict management or coordination with psychiatry, hospitals and authorities. Therefore we are looking for pedagogues who can combine warmth with clarity and relationship work rooted in shared professional methods.

Your role as a social pedagogue

You will become an important part of the pedagogical effort around the residents and will among other things work with

• relationship work and building trusting relationships
• a recovery-oriented approach to the work
• motivation and support for structure and stability in everyday life
• conflict management and professional boundary setting
• health and social work interventions concerning the residents
• documentation and follow-up on interventions and pedagogical goals
• cooperation with authorities, psychiatry, hospitals and other partners
• interdisciplinary collaboration with your colleagues across professional groups and shifts
• contribution to strengthening the pedagogical practice

The work is often done in pairs, and we prioritise shared professional reflection and sparring in everyday life.

We are in the process of pedagogical normalization and professional development

At Sundholm Pleje we work purposefully to strengthen the pedagogical effort. Therefore we are seeking social pedagogues who want to actively contribute with professional reflection and curiosity. You do not need to know everything from day one – the most important is that you want to learn, develop and be an active part of a professional community.

With us supervision, sparring and shared reflection are natural parts of the work.

We offer

With us you become part of a workplace where

• high professionalism is prioritized
• the relationship with residents is the starting point
• humor and helpfulness are a natural part of everyday life
• we support each other in complex situations
• you never stand alone in challenging tasks
• supervision, sparring and collegial reflection are prioritized
• you get the opportunity for professional development and influence on the pedagogical practice

We believe that good social-pedagogical work is created through culture and in community.

About you

You are trained as a pedagogue or social pedagogue and preferably have experience with – or interest in – working with residents with active use of substances and complex social problems. It may also be that you are a recent graduate with relevant practical or professional experience.

Employment terms

This is two permanent positions with a working time of 37 hours per week with mixed day and evening shifts and weekend shifts every 3 weeks. Salary and employment conditions follow the current collective agreement for social pedagogues.

Start on January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible. In connection with the hire we will obtain references and a criminal record check.

More information

If you would like to hear more or wish to visit the workplace, you are welcome to contact department heads Camille Hven at 21 35 52 32 and Mie Melkersson at 40 45 48 29 or service manager Lars Munk at 20 18 43 11. We look forward to hearing from you.

Apply via the link no later than Monday, November 16, 2026