Valga Municipality is looking for a dedicated and caring child protection specialist to join its team, whose task is to protect children's rights and ensure their well-being in cooperation with families and other specialists. The role of the specialist is to identify and prevent problems related to children and provide support in difficult situations.
Main tasks:
counselling and support for children and families;
case-based work in assessing and intervening in children's needs;
coordinating support and social services where necessary;
submitting submissions to the court and preparing other necessary documents, representation in court;
cooperation with representatives of the education, social, health and justice systems.
Expectations of the candidate:
Higher education in social work, social policy, education or psychology (or equivalent qualification);
willingness to obtain a qualification as a social worker specialising in child protection within two years of starting work;
knowledge of social and child protection legislation;
proficiency in Estonian;
Russian language skills at communication level;
good listening, communication and self-expression skills;
commitment, empathy, conscientiousness and correctness;
cooperation and motivation;
Category B driving licence.
The advantage is:
previous experience in child protection or social work;
ability to use computer programmes, including STAR and Amphora.
Working time: full-time
Location of the workplace: Kungla 12, Valga
We offer:
varied and responsible work;
knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated colleagues;
help and support to settle in;
professional training and development opportunities;
a monthly salary of €1 474 and 35 calendar days' annual leave;
good opportunities for a healthy and sporty lifestyle;
if necessary, the employer's accommodation;
the possibility of using a company car for official duties.
Further information: head of the social work service Ülla Kimmel, tel 5340 1331, e-mail ylla.kimmel@valga.ee.
Application form, motivation letter, curriculum vitae with details of professional and/or service history, confirmation of fulfilment of the requirements laid down in the Civil Service Act; copies of educational certificates; any other documents that the candidate considers relevant for the application should be sent to. By 17 October 2025 e-mail address valga@valga.ee.