Social Worker for Atuarfik Hans Lynge School

About the role

The municipality of Sermersooq is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join the team at Atuarfik Hans Lynge school in Nuuk. This full‑time position reports to the school inspector and plays a key role in supporting students, families, and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate social work within the school, collaborating closely with the school inspector and teachers.
• Participate in networks with the Family Administration’s social workers, health and prevention department, and Misi.
• Develop and improve school‑home cooperation together with school staff.
• Provide guidance to teachers on reporting matters and act as a conversation partner for students and parents.
• Create action plans for issues such as substance abuse prevention, bullying, and crisis management.
• Lead crisis response in classrooms, working with teachers and families to devise and implement plans.

Required profile

• Relevant social work education.
• Initiative, ability to work independently, and strong collaboration skills.
• Experience as a social worker, preferably in municipal administration (not mandatory).
• Fluency in Danish; knowledge of Greenlandic is an advantage.
• Stable, detail‑oriented, able to handle multiple tasks without losing overview.
• Clear written and oral communication, self‑responsible, service‑oriented, and flexible.