We need more social workers/social mediators in the Family Department's Children's Team.

In connection with us having received additional resources, we are upscaling as of January 1, 2027. We are therefore seeking social workers/social facilitators for the Children's Team in the Vejle Municipality’s Family Department. We need 4 more colleagues as well as a maternity cover, who will also contribute to the well-being and development of children and families in challenging life situations.

About the job

We are seeking 4 social workers/social facilitators with start no later than January 1, 2027. These are permanent positions of 37 hours. In addition, we are seeking a maternity cover with a start date of December 1, 2026.

In the Family Department of Vejle Municipality there are more than 80 advisers employed.

In the Children's Team, where the positions are located, we will be 39 advisers, 1 subject specialist, 4 professional consultants and 2 team leaders with you. We are thus many who together burn to contribute to the well-being and development of children and families. We are also split into two teams in daily life, but work together across teams to utilise each other’s competencies and to develop together.

The target group of the Children's Team is 0-15 years old, and we enter into collaboration with the children and their families when our Reception assesses that there may be a need for supportive interventions under the Child Act.

Your main tasks will be

• Preparation of assessments and Child-appropriate inquiries
• Decisions and grants
• Initiation of interventions under the Child Act - primarily §32, §46 and §47
• Handling of notifications and screenings
• General case processing – including holding meetings and follow-ups
• Preparation of the Child’s Plan
• And of course involvement of the child!

We focus on a good and close collaboration with the child, the parents, the network, civil society and our partners. In the Family Department we use ICS as a method and the well-being scale as a progression tool. We work holistically and dialogically in case management, where the focus is increased involvement of both private and professional networks, and where the family, the child and the young person are co-players through inclusive conversations and network meetings. It is an advantage if you have experience with ICS and network involvement.

We expect from you

• That you are a trained social worker or social facilitator
• That you are passionate about the target group and see the importance of inclusion and use it as a guiding thread throughout case processing
• That you want to be part of a team in professional development, who would like your input both professionally and socially
• That you see the importance of, and are able to work closely with families and their private and professional networks
• That you are professionally and verbally strong – and can work both independently and with others
• That you regard professionalism, documentation, follow-up, structure and overview as a natural part of your work – and ensure case flow
• That you have an appreciative and mentalizing approach – and at the same time thrive in the role as a statutory advisor
• Experience with DUBU is an advantage but not a requirement
• That you have a driving licence, as there are often meetings outside the house

About us

The Family Department is located at Skolegade 1 and on Boulevarden 19HK in Vejle. We are organized into 5 adviser teams; Administration and Reception, 2 Children's Teams, Children with Disabilities and the Youth Team.

Reception

Receives all notifications, conducts a 24-hour assessment, conducts

screening, provides advice and guidance and initiates support under §30 and acts in urgent cases.

Children’s Team A and B

The target group is 0-15 years with social challenges. Here, Assessments, Child Welfare Investigations and the Child’s Plan are prepared. Support is initiated under the Child Act and follow-up on the measures is conducted.

Children with Disabilities

The target group is 0-15 years, where the child has a physical or mental disability. In the team, target-group clarification, screening, grants and follow-up regarding disability-subsidised services are conducted. Here, Assessments, Child Welfare Investigation and the Child’s Plan are prepared. Support is initiated under the Child Act and follow-up on the measures is conducted.

Youth Team

The target group is 15-18 (23) years, where the young person may have social challenges and/or physical or mental disabilities. Here, Assessments, Child Welfare Investigation and the Youth Plan are prepared. Support is initiated under the Child Act and follow-up on the measures is conducted. In the team, target-group clarification, grants and follow-up regarding disability-subsidised services are also carried out in cases where the young person has a disability. In youth, we are focused on a good transition to adult life.

We offer you

• A meaningful job in an ambitious department with professionally skilled colleagues who are passionate about their work
• A varied daily life where days are never the same
• A good working environment where colleagues are supportive of one another, with a focus on good community in teams and across the department
• Professional consultants who support you in case processing and who focus on professional development individually, in the team and in the department
• Management that listens, takes responsibility and acts on words, and is willing to try new initiatives and think outside the box
• A workplace that dares to take new paths, think creatively and constantly seeks to develop – with a focus on employee involvement
• Possibility of a flexible work life with, among other things, home-working days
• Intro and opportunity for sparring with a professional consultant and capable colleagues. We ensure that you receive the best possible introduction to the work and the department through close collaboration with your professional consultant and start-up colleagues
• Supervision

Employment terms

One position of 37 hours. Expected start 1 January 2027.

Salary and employment terms according to the applicable collective agreement and the principles of Local Wage Formation.

A fixed flexibility allowance is paid in relation to working hours, as there may be work outside normal office hours – this is usually planned.

Employment is in accordance with the collective agreement for social workers and social facilitators, §§ 3-6 on salary setting. The expected starting salary for full-time work and excluding pension is 34,622 DKK / lies in the range 34,622 - 38,657 DKK depending on seniority.

It should be noted that final placement, including the collective agreement basis and salary level, is set on the basis of your education and qualifications and the specific offered position.

Application deadline

We must receive your application with references and documentation of education including transcript no later than October 18, 2026. Interviews will be held on October 22, 2026.

Would you like to know more?

If you have questions about the position you are welcome to contact the head of Children's Team A: Mette Skytte at tel. 23 99 99 48 or the head of Children’s Team B: Karen Ærø at tel. 30 70 57 83.

Certificates

We request child protection checks and a police clearance with consent.

Submit your application

We prefer that you apply for the position online using the button “Submit application”. Remember to attach your application and CV as well as other relevant documents.

When you have submitted the application, you will receive an email as confirmation.

Please note that the email may be placed in your Junk mail folder.

Vejle Municipality encourages everyone to apply for the position regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, disability, etc.

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last updated October 1, 2026

• Place of employment

Skolegade 1, 7100 Vejle

• Working hours

Full-time

• Employment terms

Permanent

• Application deadline

October 18, 2026