Social worker for the Youth Team in Family Counseling

Do you want to make a difference for young people in complex life situations - together with skilled colleagues in a strong professional community?

In the Family Counseling, we are seeking an engaged social worker for a permanent position of 37 hours per week with a start date of January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

With us you will become part of a competent and well-functioning youth team, where professionalism, collaboration and job satisfaction go hand in hand. We work with young people aged 13-23 and their families, including youths with criminal issues, and we are committed to creating meaningful changes in the youths' lives through high professional quality and close collaborations.

Therefore you should choose us

In the Youth Team you will become part of a strong collegial community with about 12 social workers, a professional coordinator and a proactive section manager.

We know that a good start is essential. Therefore you will get

• A thorough induction program
• Mentor program
• Ongoing professional sparring
• External supervision
• Easy access to managerial support
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development

We have a high professional level, but we also prioritize humor, helpfulness and a good working environment. With us you are never alone with complex cases.

About the job

As a social worker in the Youth Team you will have responsibility for the authority work concerning youths and their families. You will, among other things, work with:

• Screenings and assessments
• Child- and youth-related investigations
• Preparation of the Child’s Plan and the Young Person’s Plan
• Initiation of interventions and follow-up on these
• Parent- and youth conversations
• Assessment and handling of notifications
• Recommendations to the Children and Young People Committee and the Juvenile Crime Board
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with internal and external partners

Your daily life will be exciting, varied and sometimes unpredictable. Therefore we are looking for a colleague who thrives with responsibility, independence and professional challenges.

We are looking for you who

• Is a trained social worker
• Has experience with authority work in the children and youth field
• Is familiar with the Child Act
• Preferably has experience with ICS and DUBU (not a requirement)
• Thrives in multidisciplinary collaboration
• Is professionally curious and takes responsibility for own cases
• Can maintain an overview in a busy everyday life
• Has an eye for both resources, relationships and solutions

We emphasize meeting both youths, families and partners with an appreciative, respectful and professional approach.

About the Family Counseling

The Family Counseling is part of the Citizen & Work Market and consists of about 130 employees, including social workers, administrative staff, professional coordinators, legal consultants and management.

We work from the ICS method and focus on a credible, resource-oriented and validating approach to children, young people and families. Our ambition is to deliver high-quality authority work through professionalism, collaboration and integrity.

Practical information

Salary and employment terms are determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, including the current provisions on local wage formation.

You can find information about the salary level in Esbjerg Municipality via this link: KRL . Here you also find information about base pay and pension.

Additionally, after a concrete assessment, qualification and/or function supplements may be agreed depending on the content of the position as well as your experience and qualifications.

If you have questions or would like to hear more about the position, you are very welcome to contact:

Section Leader Vibeke Olsson, phone: 76 16 35 20

In Esbjerg Municipality we work on trust-based principles and see human diversity as a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified applicants regardless of gender, age or ethnic background to apply for the position.

When employed in the position, a criminal record check and a child suitability check will be obtained.

If you proceed after the interview, references will be sought from current and/or previous employers if you are still under consideration for the position.

You will be informed before references are sought.

Application deadline

Tuesday, November 18, 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held Thursday, November 26, 2026 .

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a new colleague to a team where engagement, professionalism and community are the foundation of our work with young people and families.

The application is submitted electronically . Click on “search for the job” at the bottom and attach your application, CV and relevant documentation.