Valga Municipality is looking for a dedicated and caring person to join its team. a child protection specialist, to work together to support the well-being of the children of Valga municipality and help families to better cope.
Your role is..
...to be an early warning and preventer, a champion of children's interests and their voice, a supporter of families and a creator and coordinator of cooperation.
Your main duties will be to:
- 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.
We expect you to:
- a university degree 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.
It gives you an advantage when applying:
- previous experience in child protection or social work;
- ability to use computer programmes, including STAR and Amphora.
We offer you:
- diverse and meaningful work;
- a full-time, indefinite contract;
- 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;
- inspiration and opportunities for a healthy and sporty lifestyle;
- if necessary, the employer's accommodation;
- the possibility of using a company car for official duties.
If the offer appeals to you, apply now..
..send a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae with details of your employment and/or service history, a statement of compliance with the requirements of the Civil Service Act; copies of educational certificates; any other documents you consider relevant for the application. by 20 February 2026 at the latest e-mail address .
Working time: full-time
Location of the workplace: Kungla 12, Valga
Further information
Ülla Kimmel, Head of the Social Work Service
Tel: +372 5340 1331
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