SUF in Vanløse is looking for a leader who dares to take new paths

Do you have leadership experience and social-work competences? Are you passionate about creating innovative initiatives for vulnerable young people and adults, and do you see it as a dream task to develop the community and set direction together with a team of engaged and co-leading colleagues?

So now is the time to apply for the position as head of SUF Skallen and to leave your mark on the development of a residential facility with high professional ambitions and a broad framework to think innovatively.

SUF Skallen is one of 31 departments in Den Sociale Udviklingsfond, a nonprofit organization with more than 35 years of experience in creating innovative social initiatives. We are today more than 600 employees spread across the country, who every day work to strengthen quality of life and independence for people with a need for special support.

In Den Sociale Udviklingsfond we have the ambition to be frontrunners in the social-pedagogical field. Therefore we prioritize professional development, strong collaborations with municipalities and relatives, as well as a work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop through further education and supervision.

About SUF Skallen

SUF Skallen is a residential facility for young people and adults aged 16-27 who need extensive support to create well-being and increased independence. The residents often have complex challenges, e.g., psychiatric diagnoses such as personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, self-harm, anxiety and OCD. With individually tailored programs, we support the individual in mastering everyday life to eventually live a more independent life.

You as a leader

In SUF Skallen you will lead eight professionally strong and loyal colleagues. We are looking for a recognizing leader who thrives with co-leadership and prioritizes presence in a staff group with shift work and close contact to the 22 young and adult residents.

Together with your colleagues you create flexible frameworks where residents meet as equals and have the best possible conditions for development. Relationships, involvement and a good cooperation with municipalities and relatives are essential.

You will also become part of Den Sociale Udviklingsfond and contribute to a strong leadership collaboration and a shared organizational culture. Here you will have 30 engaged leadership colleagues, heads of departments and the executive to spar with.

We expect that you

• have a relevant education at bachelor level supplemented with a leadership education
• have leadership experience
• have experience with visitation processes
• can take responsibility for the department's economy and use of resources
• prioritize collaboration with relatives
• have practical experience with development work for people with complex psychiatric disorders
• know the Social Services Act and the framework for social-pedagogical residential facilities
• can communicate, convey and document frameworks and results orally and in writing
• are passionate about professionalism and method development.

We offer

You will in Den Sociale Udviklingsfond become part of a professional and well-running organization. We have a shared administration in Odense, which you will frequently experience as a relief. The administration is available with sparring on initiatives and proposed solutions that can create developmental frameworks for both residents and colleagues. You will have a close collaboration with our head of department and will join a strong leadership network that meets regularly.

We offer attractive salary and employment terms according to the collective agreement and prioritize your professional development through relevant continuing education and ongoing supervision.

The position starts on January 1, 2027.

Before you apply, we recommend that you check our website and form an impression of our organization. If you want to know more about SUF Skallen and Den Sociale Udviklingsfond, you can also contact regional director Margrethe Langer at tel. 30 84 45 05 or director Michael Hansen at tel. 30 84 45 01.

Your application with CV and relevant attachments must be received by the latest November 16, 2026.

We will hold the first interview on Friday November 20, 2026. The second interview will be held Wednesday November 25, 2026.