Two junior advisers for the Youth area in the Authority

Are you passionate about meeting young people where they are – and about creating change through relationships, trust and collaboration? Then you are lucky, because we have 2 vacancies in the Youth Area

In the Youth Area, we work closely with the lives of young people and in collaboration with their networks. We believe that relationships make a difference, and that the best solutions are created together – with the young person, the family and our partners.

We are looking for 2 engaged youth consultants for permanent 37-hour positions with start as soon as possible or by December 1, 2026. About the Youth Area and the target group

The Youth Area is part of the organization in Children and Prevention, where all young people from 14 to 23 years are gathered in one common area. We work with young people who find themselves in very different life situations – from those who struggle with internal difficulties such as anxiety, depression, truancy, low self-esteem and self-harm, to those who exhibit more outwardly reactive or risk-laden behaviour, e.g. substance abuse, crime, social control, honor-related conflicts or affiliation with UKN.

This means that we embrace broad and complex issues, and that our work ranges from preventive actions to placements and close collaboration in the most serious cases.

The tasks include all authorities tasks under the Children’s Act – including investigations, child welfare investigations, interventions, placements and follow-ups.

We have a special focus on transitions – both from child to youth and from youth to adulthood. And we work closely with the family, network and relevant partners. We offer you

• A permanent position in an area with specialized knowledge about young people in vulnerable positions
• Close professional sparring with colleagues, professional coordinators and the manager
• External supervision and ongoing competency development
• Thorough introduction and clear workflows
• A high degree of trust in professionalism and responsibility
• Flexibility and the possibility of self-organization in everyday life
• A strong collegial community, high professional standards and good humor
• A close and cross-disciplinary collaboration with among others outpatient treatment services, school, UU, PPR, police, the employment sector, addiction treatment and other actors

We expect that you

• Are educated as a child and youth counsellor (social worker)
• Have experience or great interest in working with young people with complex life circumstances or young people and families in vulnerable positions
• Can balance relationship and the authority role – and build trust, while being clear in your professional position
• Work systematically, reflectively and relationally – also in pressured situations
• Actively use your professional judgment with a view to both change and value for the young person
• Are able to bring the young person’s voice, hope and network into play, and work to strengthen communities and relationships around the young person
• Meet children, youths and families with openness, curiosity and respect
• Collaborate and take shared responsibility across professions, departments and interventions
• Have clear, respectful and trust-building communication – both internally and externally
• Wish to be part of a workplace where we share knowledge and develop practice together

All qualified applicants regardless of gender, age and ethnic background are encouraged to apply for the position. On appointment, both criminal and child protection checks will be obtained. Salary

According to the current collective agreement in the area. Start date

As soon as possible / 1 December 2026 Application deadline

Tuesday, 20 October at 10:00.

Interviews will take place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at Herning Town Hall, Entrance D, between 9:00 and 14:00. Other information

The positions are permanent 37-hour posts.

It is expected that you have a driving license and a car

The workplace is Herning Town Hall, Torvet 5, 7400 Herning

The application is submitted electronically via the link 'Apply for the position', where the application form is attached to the specific advertisement.

Please attach relevant documents to the application.

For further information about the position you can contact the Function Manager Sussi Kopp at phone 29 60 18 32.

We look forward to hearing from you.

At Herning Municipality we value equality and diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Salary and employment terms are set according to the applicable collective agreement, including the provisions on local salary formation. We follow the principles of pay transparency, and you can find information about the salary level in Herning Municipality via this link: KRL. We process your personal data in accordance with GDPR and therefore only accept applications through our recruitment system. Click on APPLY FOR THE POSITION at the top to apply for this position.