Youth Care Worker

Helsingin kaupunki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing options

Epassi Flex benefits

Meal benefit

City bike

Recreation island access

Training & development

Job summary

Helsingin kaupunki is seeking a Youth Reception ward escort and caregiver (lähihoitaja) to support adolescents aged 13-17 in a four-ward unit and a multidisciplinary team. The role involves direct care, guidance and assessing crisis placements in a high-demand environment.

The position starts on 14 September 2026 or by agreement, with extensive training and housing options. Epassi Flex benefits and additional meal, city bike, and recreation island access are provided.

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification in social and health care (lähihoitaja or equivalent).
• Registration with the Authority’s register of professionals.
• Finnish language proficiency.
• Health/tuberculosis/medical clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Holistic wellbeing and safety of the adolescent.
• Coordinate with family and social workers to map needs and supports.
• Contribute to short-term care and observation during placements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Youth engagement

Diversity handling

Education

Vocational qualification in social and health care

Job description

Overview

This vacancy describes a temporary role for a Youth Reception ward escort and caregiver (lähihoitaja) at the Youth Reception Metsälä. The role involves direct care, guidance and assessment of adolescents aged 13-17 in a ward setting, in a multi-disciplinary team including social workers, nurses, and a psychologist. The ward operates around the clock with crisis placements often in a high-demand environment. The unit consists of four wards with six client places each, and nine-person teams. The candidate will work in three shifts and may be required to participate in admissions and close collaboration with authorities in complex cases. The job begins on 14 September 2026 or by agreement. The employer offers extensive training and development opportunities, housing options, Epassi Flex benefits (including mobility, culture, commuting and wellbeing allowances) up to 550 EUR per calendar year, a meal benefit, city bike and access to a recreation island for city employees.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include holistic wellbeing and safety of the adolescent, coordinating with the family and social workers to map needs and supports, and contributing to short-term care and observation during placements.

Details

The ward operates around the clock with crisis placements often in a high-demand environment. The unit consists of four wards with six client places each, and nine-person teams. The candidate will work in three shifts and may be required to participate in admissions and close collaboration with authorities in complex cases. The job begins on 14 September 2026 or by agreement.

Benefits

• extensive training and development opportunities
• housing options
• Epassi Flex benefits (including mobility, culture, commuting and wellbeing allowances) up to 550 EUR per calendar year
• a meal benefit
• city bike
• access to a recreation island for city employees

Eligibility & requirements

• Eligibility includes a vocational qualification in social and health care (lähihoitaja or equivalent)
• registration with the Authority’s register of professionals
• Finnish language proficiency
• health/tuberculosis/medical clearance requirements

Desirable skills & experience

• Desirable skills include strong interpersonal abilities, ability to engage with diverse individuals, and the capacity to handle dynamic situations
• Experience with youth and family work and knowledge of child protection law are valued