Social Worker Asylum (80 - 100%)

01 June 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Looking for a new challenge? Join our dynamic team in the Asylum department.

Tasks

Lead cases in personal and economic assistance per regulations.
Provide psychosocial counseling for client integration.
Identify issues and develop effective strategies.

Skills

FH degree in Social Work, preferably with business training.
Experience in legal social assistance, ideally in asylum.
Reliable and proactive personality who enjoys responsibility.

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About the job

Looking for a new challenge? Would you like to take on responsibility and work in a professional, dynamic environment? For the Asylum main department of Social Services, we are seeking a committed individual from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement. Become part of our team – we look forward to your application!

Your Tasks

Case management within the framework of personal and financial assistance according to the Asylum Care Ordinance and Social Assistance Act

Psychosocial counselling of our clients with the aim of professional and social integration

Identifying problem situations and developing appropriate strategies

Record keeping in the case management system (KLIB) and case-related administration

Assertion of possible claims with social insurances and other third parties

Your Profile

University of Applied Sciences degree in Social Work, preferably supplemented by commercial training

Initial practical experience in statutory social assistance, ideally in the asylum sector

Enjoyment of independent work within a team

Decisive and resilient personality who gladly takes responsibility and helps shape processes

What We Offer

Extensive competencies and thus efficient decision-making paths in case management

Various exchange forums (supervision, intervision) and further training for personal and professional development

A strong network of internal and external specialist agencies as valuable support

A responsible position with part-time possibility

Further benefits can be found on our website

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Eva Gastberger, Head of Department, telephone 052 267 65 82.
Want to know more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/sozialedienste

We look forward to your online application.