Service group: Adult social work
North Koivukylä Adult Social Work Unit
When your own knowledge, skills or resources are not enough, adult social work offers you guidance and support in everyday life.
Position statement on Valvira’s proposal to tighten social work substitution eligibility
The Vantaa and Kerava wellbeing services county reacts to Valvira’s proposal to make the qualification criteria for substitute social workers stricter. There are too few university places for social work students, and Valvira’s interpretation concerning substitute workers exacerbates the shortage of
Health examination for the unemployed
The purpose of the health examinations is to assess and promote the wellbeing and health of unemployed people.
Supplementary and preventive social assistance
Social assistance is a last resort form of income security. Social assistance is granted to a person or family who needs support and whose other disposable means, such as income and assets, do not cover their essential daily needs.
Social work for young adults
Social work for young adults is intended for young people aged 18-24.
Social lending
Social lending is intended for low-income residents of the wellbeing services county who lack access to other forms of credit on reasonable terms.
Social services to support integration
The service is for those who have recently moved to Vantaa or Kerava and need support for integration.
Social and crisis emergency services
We offer essential and urgent social services outside office hours and provide acute crisis assistance and maintain emergency preparedness around the clock.
Intermediate account services
Intermediate account services are provided to clients of adult social work who have a regular income and difficulties managing their finances. The client's income is directed to an intermediate account managed by the social services, from which agreed expenses, such as rent, food and pharmacy fees