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

Do you have leadership experience and social work competencies? Are you passionate about creating forward-thinking interventions for vulnerable youths and adults, and do you see it as a dream task to develop the community and set the direction together with a team of engaged and co-leading colleagues?

Now is the time to apply for the position as head of SUF Skallen and leave your mark on the development of a residential facility with high professional ambitions and wide scopes for thinking innovatively.

SUF Skallen is one of 31 departments in The Social Development Fund, a nonprofit organization with more than 35 years of experience in creating innovative social interventions. Today we are more than 600 employees distributed across the country, working daily to strengthen quality of life and independence for people with a need for special support.

In The Social Development Fund we aim to be frontrunners in the social-pedagogical field. Therefore we prioritise professional development, strong collaborations with municipalities and relatives, as well as a work environment where employees have opportunities to develop through continuing 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 to master everyday life and, in time, live a more independent life.

You as a leader

In SUF Skallen you will lead eight academically strong and loyal colleagues. We seek an affirming leader who thrives on co-leadership and prioritizes presence in a staff group with rotating shifts and close contact with 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 collaboration with municipalities and relatives are essential.

You will also become part of The Social Development Fund 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 management team 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 assessment/visitation processes
• can take responsibility for the department's economy and resource use
• 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 verbally and in writing
• are passionate about professionalism and method development.

We offer

Within The Social Development Fund you become part of a professional and well-run organization. We have a shared administration in Odense, which you will regularly experience as a relief. The administration is available with sparring on initiatives and proposed solutions that can create developing frameworks for both residents and colleagues. You will have a close collaboration with our professional head and will join a strong leadership network that meets regularly.

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

The position commences on January 1, 2027.

Before you apply, we recommend you explore our website to get an impression of our organization. If you want to know more about SUF Skallen and The Social Development Fund, 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 us no later than 16 November 2026.

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