Craftsman/woman in the kreativAtelier (Werkplatz Department)

About the job

Ability counts, not the disability

Are you looking for a new challenge in the social sector? Then you are exactly right with us! We are looking for motivated, competent employees who are committed with heart to our institution and people with disabilities. As a modern employer, we offer you additional benefits. Whether you apply for one of the advertised positions or apply blindly: Contact us! We look forward to getting to know you. Apply now!

26.03.2026

Craftsman/woman in the kreativAtelier (Werkplatz Department)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

Ability counts, not the disability. True to this motto, the Residential and Office Center for Physically Disabled People (WBZ) promotes self-responsibility, independence, and social integration of people with primarily physical disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can live self-determined lives and engage in meaningful, qualified work.

For our Werkplatz department (kreativAtelier group), we are looking for a craftsman/woman in the kreativAtelier (Werkplatz Department) starting July 1, 2026, or by arrangement (60% workload).

In the kreativAtelier, people with disabilities develop and produce handicraft products. All products are unique and live through their individual, handcrafted character. They are made with great commitment and patience and bear the signature of the employees. Our products convey a multifaceted message and are original souvenirs for personal use or as gifts for customers and employees.

Your tasks:

•Support the kreativAtelier team in creating and maintaining jobs for people with disabilities in the creative field

•Professional advice to the team on craft-related questions (focus on wood)

•Carrying out preparatory and follow-up work for the production of kreativAtelier products

•Guidance and support of employees in adapted work processes

•Active participation in the design and continuous optimization of workflows

Your profile:

•Craft training or experience as an all-rounder with a focus on wood (e.g., carpenter or comparable)

•Ability to design work processes target-group oriented and to guide employees accordingly

•Strong team and conflict skills as well as high resilience, organizational strength, and reliability

•Responsible, flexible, and empathetic personality with pronounced integration skills

•Willingness to work with people with physical disabilities and an appreciative basic attitude

•Ability to constructively support agreements and decisions

•Competence to build professional relationships with an appropriate proximity-distance balance

•Loyal and supportive working style in line with the WBZ mission statement

Our offer:

•A meaningful activity in a modern, socially committed company

•Attractive employment conditions and social benefits

•We appreciate you and promote your personal and professional development

•A motivating work environment that values innovation and creativity

•Good accessibility by public transport

•More benefits can be found here: www.wbz.ch/aktuell/offene-stellen/attraktiver-arbeitgeber

Interested? Then apply now. If you have questions about the application process, Andrea Bornhauser, Head of Services, is happy to assist you at +41 61 755 71 42. Further information is available from Carlotta Jost, Co-Head of Werkplatz, and Raphael Hirschi, Co-Head of Werkplatz, at +41 61 755 71 89 / +41 61 755 72 45, or on the internet at www.wbz.ch. We look forward to hearing from you!