Nathalie-Stiftung
Wattenwil
Social Pedagogue / Care Specialist (70–90 %)
- 17 October 2026
- 70 – 90%
- Permanent position
- Wattenwil
Job summary
Join us as a social educator or caregiver (70-90%) to support adults on the autism spectrum. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Tasks
- Provide tailored guidance for daily living tasks.
- Implement structured activities using the TEACCH approach.
- Collaborate with a dedicated self-managed team.
Skills
- Social educator or equivalent qualification required.
- Experience in kitchen and household tasks preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings.
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About the job
We offer a position as a Social Pedagogue / Care Specialist (70–90 %) from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement for the care and support of adults on the autism spectrum with intensive support needs.
Four residents, ranging from very young to middle adulthood, manage their daily lives with intense challenges that come with living with pronounced autism and additional cognitive impairment. You will offer them the chance to build trust in themselves and their environment and to discover their self-efficacy in a fulfilling way.
Together with two other colleagues per day, you will accompany them – from support with self-care, through kitchen and household tasks to work in the garden and workshop. You will work extensively in individually accompanied, methodically structured situations. The TEACCH approach forms the methodological orientation. The team shares the team leadership responsibility as a self-managing team.
Your group, together with five other shared flats, forms a small neighbourhood settlement on the edge of the village of Mettleneggen near 3665 Wattenwil.
We offer:
- An exciting and varied job with plenty of opportunities for co-creation
- Intensive moments of support and various retreat options for breaks, so you can recharge even in stressful moments
- Great, humorous and committed team colleagues
- Careful induction
- Coordinated times for intensive individual support of the residents
- Internal training with a focus on ASD
- Free parking spaces
- Remuneration and social benefits according to cantonal guidelines
- Participation in a committed, qualified, and mindful team
- Monthly team retreats with internal professional advice
- Full (undivided) day shifts without night shifts
We expect:
- Training as a Social Pedagogue or Care Specialist or equivalent qualification
- Enjoyment of open and constructive collaboration
- Willingness for specific pedagogical engagement
- Knowledge in kitchen, household and environmental work
- Willingness for irregular working hours including evening and weekend shifts
- Driving licence, category B desired
For further information, please contact Marc Hunziker, Co-Manager, 033 359 20 70 or Andrea-Iris Schmied, Department Head, Tel. 033 359 20 71.
If you are interested, please send your application to our administration in Gümligen: sekretariat@nathaliestiftung.ch or to: Nathalie Stiftung, Allmendingenweg 3, 3073 Gümligen
