Knutwil
Social Pedagogue 70-90%
- 02 September 2026
- 70 – 90%
- Permanent position
About the job
Social Pedagogue 70-90%
Committed together for job and future
Who we are – Working in the youth village
The youth village in Knutwil, in the canton of Lucerne, is a social pedagogical institution that implements civil and criminal law measures for severely behaviourally challenged male adolescents and young adults between 14 and 25 years old. Staff at the youth village accompany the young people on their path to a self-responsible life.
Our work is characterised by a positive attitude to life, appreciation, and genuine interest in the development of the young people. We work according to systemic and group-centred principles. In doing so, we promote and support the personal, social, and professional competences of the young people.
Various professional groups come together in the youth village and work jointly and across departments. We live a participative leadership style characterised by mutual trust and respect, continuously further our education, and create the conditions with our expertise, experience, and structures to achieve the goals.
Your tasks
Leading and accompanying 8 to 9 young people in managing everyday life
Case management
Experience-oriented leisure activities
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Systemic work with parents
Irregular work assignments including night shifts and one weekend shift per month (3 free weekends per month)
Your profile
Degree in social pedagogy or equivalent qualification
Experience with behaviourally challenged young people
Resilient and stable personality
Systemic further training or willingness to undertake such training
Networked way of thinking
Good oral and written communication skills
Driving licence category B
What you will benefit from
Further training: Very important to us, we support you generously. Workplace: A green oasis, wonderfully located – invites you to sport or Kneipp therapy outdoors. Participation in operational and strategic topics in a dynamic and collegial team. Fresh spring water, free parking spaces, and electric charging stations on the premises. Free coffee, tea, mineral water, and fruit. Paid team days and great events for employees (e.g. free barbecue courses). Discount vouchers for retail/online shops as well as a cafeteria with discounted, substantial lunch menus. Holidays & public holidays: 5 weeks’ holiday (6 weeks from age 50, 6 weeks and 3 days from age 60) as well as 14 paid public holidays. Remuneration according to the cantonal salary scale and above-average employer contributions to the pension fund. 16 weeks maternity leave or 2 weeks paternity leave paid at 100%. Coverage of premiums for daily sickness allowance insurance. 3 free weekends per monthWould you also like to be part of the youth village crew?
Then apply now!
Applications to:
Kathrin Burkhardt
General Manager
Tel. direct 041 925 78 70
kathrin.burkhardt@jugenddorf.ch
