Our mission is to promote the well-being, health, and safety of Helsinki residents through strong expertise and collaboration. We are one of the largest providers of health, social and rescue services in Finland.
Find out what the City of Helsinki Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division is like as an employer.
As one of the largest providers of health, social and rescue services in Finland, we employ over 15,000 professionals dedicated to genuine actions and interactions. Together, we are building a better city where everyone can lead a good life.
As professionals in health and social services, we are here to support the people of Helsinki throughout their different life stages, from expectant mothers to children, youth, adults, families, and seniors. Our goal is to offer high-quality services that promote well-being and health and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
At the Rescue Department, we engage in meaningful work by providing safety and assistance during times of distress. We serve the capital city by preventing accidents, rescuing people, property, and the environment, and protecting and guiding the public during emergencies and exceptional situations.
We are committed to providing our employees with a first-rate experience and to ensuring their well-being and job satisfaction. According to our staff, our strengths include diverse work tasks, a positive working atmosphere, and ample opportunities for continuous learning and personal development. By supporting leadership initiatives, we promote the success of each of our employees in their work.
The jobs we offer typically require you to have a qualification in the field of healthcare and social welfare. In addition, you need professional practice rights, which are granted by the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira).
As the safety of our clients and patients and ensuring a positive client experience are of utmost importance to us, you also need to be proficient in Finnish, have good interpersonal skills, be responsible and have the vaccinations required by the Finnish Communicable Diseases Act.
Every year, we employ hundreds of summer workers in the Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division. Spend the summer of your life, become a colleague with us!
Once you have found a job that interests you, you can contact the persons mentioned in the job advertisement for additional information. You can also contact our recruitment consultants:
Call +358 9 310 42300(Link starts a phone call)
Telephone service hours: Mon–Fri from 9.00–12.00
Send email to soterekry@hel.fi.(Link opens default mail program) If you would like to enquire about job opportunities for doctors, you can send email to sote.laakarirekry@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program).
Would you like to read more about what it is like to work and live in Helsinki? The Welcome.hel.fi website compiles information that can be useful to you when moving to Helsinki.
Go to the Welcome.hel.fi website(Link leads to external service)
