Gemeinde Aarburg
Aarburg
Social Worker 60 %
- 17 September 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Aarburg
Job summary
Aarburg is a charming small town with a central location and scenic Aare river. Join our team for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Determine eligibility and provide social assistance benefits.
- Support and advise clients using modern social work methods.
- Conduct assessments for family court regarding children/youth.
Skills
- Recognized degree in social work and experience in social assistance.
- Strong decision-making and assertiveness skills required.
- Good IT skills (MS Office, KLIBnet) are essential.
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About the job
Aarburg is characterised by its central location, the atmospheric Aare and the historic charm – ideal ingredients for a thriving small town in the Swiss Midlands. With its over 9,000 inhabitants, Aarburg is in the midst of an exciting development phase that will lead to a strong identity, economic success and an attractive place to live. Due to a retirement, we are looking for a social worker 60% from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement.
Within the city administration, the Social Services department fulfils the role of a contact point for people in personal, family or financial difficulties. Together with all those affected, interdisciplinary bridging and permanent solutions are found.
Your main tasks
- Clarification of entitlement and allocation of social assistance benefits
- Support, advice and personal care of clients in statutory social assistance and of those seeking advice according to contemporary social work methods
- Investigations on behalf of the family court in the area of children/youth
Your profile
- Recognised training in social work
- Professional experience in the field of statutory social assistance and/or child protection
- Interest and skills in advising people from different age groups and cultures
- Decisiveness and assertiveness
- Enjoyment of working in a team, with authorities and institutions
- Good IT user skills (MS Office, KLIBnet)
Our offer
- Independent, varied work with great personal responsibility in a small, collegial team
- Progressive employment conditions with annual working hours and at least 5 weeks’ holiday
- Support from a committed, interdisciplinary team
- Digitalised working methods
- Attractive training opportunities
Do you feel addressed? We look forward to receiving your application documents at personaldienste@aarburg.ch
For further information, please contact Kristine Sprysl, Head of Social Services, at 062 787 14 60.
