Social worker or similar with a focus on program activities sought for Sdr. Omme Prison

Sdr. Omme Prison seeks an ambitious and dedicated social worker in a newly created role in the employment initiative with start on 1 February 2027.

About the job and your responsibilities

Your daily tasks mainly consist of the following

• Be an instructor/teach inmates in the MOVE program in collaboration with other instructors in an annual cycle
• Individual conversations with inmates in connection with the start and completion of MOVE participation
• Coordinating and administrative function in the MOVE effort and the planning hereof
• Screening and referral of inmates to program activities
• Planning, coordination, administrative and practical tasks related to the delivery of other program activities across the prison, including both open and closed prisons
• Ensure and support interdisciplinary cooperation regarding program activities
• In due course, preparation of LS/RNR screenings after prior certification
• Ad hoc social worker and case management tasks on custody units
• Broad collaboration and sparring with other staff groups regarding crime prevention efforts, particularly in the employment initiatives in the prison

It is a prerequisite that you participate in and complete the training as an instructor/teacher in the MOVE program on 23-25 February 2027 and 2-4 March 2027 in Kolding

About you

We expect you to be a trained social worker, or have a similarly relevant education.

In addition, we especially expect that you

• have good communication and empathy skills, combined with the ability to be assertive and set boundaries
• have experience with the target group
• have experience with teaching adults or a desire to develop in this area
• can work systematically, purposefully and holistically
• are well articulate in writing and speaking
• possess a high degree of independence, responsibility and resilience
• tackle the tasks – including those that are complex to solve
• take the lead and are skilled at planning, administration and coordination of tasks around the delivery of program activities
• have good collaboration skills and a desire to engage in multidisciplinary collaboration, but also the ability to work independently
• are positive and have a sense of humor
• are prepared for the position content to initially not be fully defined.
• are willing to undergo training in the MOVE program and eventually certification in LS RNR.

What is MOVE?

MOVE is a program where the purpose is to promote participants’ motivation for preventive interventions and to support the inmate in setting socially accepted goals for themselves.

The following topics are addressed in MOVE

• The importance of networks
• Thoughts and behavior
• Change
• Feelings and emotional regulation
• Communication
• Problem handling
• Stress management

A MOVE course for an inmate consists of 15 lessons over eight weeks at 2.5 hours each. There is ongoing intake to MOVE courses, with up to 8 inmates participating at a time.

We offer

• a newly created position with the opportunity to influence the area of work
• a versatile and challenging job in an unconventional environment
• flexible working hours
• supervision with other professional groups

Salary and terms of employment

Employment and remuneration are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Teachers’ Union and CO10 as well as the collective agreement for social workers in the Civil Service and any local agreements applicable here.

• The position is a full-time role of 37 hours per week – working hours Monday-Friday during daytime
• The employment area is Denmark’s Prisons.
• Your primary place of duty for the time being will be Sdr. Omme Prison, Holdgårdsvej 142, 7260 Sdr. Omme
• You will report to the Unit Chief for Employment, Ann Skovhus
• The position is with start on 1 February 2027
• Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Unit Chief Ann Skovhus at tel. 72553504 or Prevention Coordinator Helle Friis at tel. 7255 3394.

Who are we?

Sdr. Omme’s prisons consist of an open prison with capacity for 222 male inmates spread over 5 divisions, a closed prison with capacity for 200 male inmates, and Lyng Release Prison with capacity for 36 residents.

We currently employ about 260 staff, which will increase as more prison places are opened.

You apply for the position via the link "Apply for the job".

Your application with CV, documentation of education and prior experience must be received no later than 22 November 2026

Hiring interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

It is a condition of employment that, in connection with the interview, you consent to Denmark’s Prisons obtaining and assessing information about you in the Central Criminal Register. Before employment we must receive documentation of CV, e.g. employment certificates, and obtain references.

If you are invited to an interview, you must bring identification, e.g. passport or driver’s license.

Denmark’s Prisons encourages all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background to apply.

Information about Denmark’s Prisons and Sdr. Omme Prison can be found at www.dkf.dk