Social Worker at kjz Uster, 60%
Uster
Key information
- Publication date:08 August 2025
- Workload:60%
- Place of work:Uster
Job summary
Join kjz Uster as a Sozialarbeiterin/Sozialarbeiter (60%), where we support families! Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
Tasks
- Provide guidance for children, youths, and parents in need.
- Collaborate closely with schools and local authorities.
- Facilitate child protection measures and voluntary support.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent experience required.
- Strong negotiation skills and goal-oriented mindset essential.
- Excellent communication and social competence needed.
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Social Worker at kjz Uster, 60%
For life well – that is our motto. The Office for Youth and Career Counseling (AJB) is responsible for child and youth welfare as well as career counseling. The focus of our work is on children, adolescents, and families. We are committed to them daily with great passion and dedication.
The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Center) is a polyvalent counseling center for families, parents, adolescents, children, and toddlers and operates on the basis of the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich. To complement the team, we are looking for a social worker (60%) for the Department of Social Work and Mandates at kjz Uster starting January 1, 2026, or by agreement.
You will advise and support children, adolescents, mothers, and fathers within the framework of child protection measures and on a voluntary basis. In fulfilling your tasks, you will work closely with authorities, schools, other institutions, and specialist agencies.
The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Center) is a polyvalent counseling center for families, parents, adolescents, children, and toddlers and operates on the basis of the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich. To complement the team, we are looking for a social worker (60%) for the Department of Social Work and Mandates at kjz Uster starting January 1, 2026, or by agreement.
You will advise and support children, adolescents, mothers, and fathers within the framework of child protection measures and on a voluntary basis. In fulfilling your tasks, you will work closely with authorities, schools, other institutions, and specialist agencies.
You bring:
- a completed education in social work at a university of applied sciences or equivalent education
- experience in youth and family assistance or in mandate management
- enjoyment in initiating, accompanying, and steering development processes
- strong role awareness
- a goal-oriented and assertive personality with negotiation skills
- high social competence as well as good written and oral expression skills
- systemic thinking ability, reflective ability, and enjoyment of administrative activities
We offer you:
- an interesting, challenging activity in a varied and lively work environment
- a professional, collegial, and supportive team consisting of 12 social workers
- regular inter- and supervision sessions
- a well-supported onboarding process
- a meaningful job for the Canton of Zurich including cantonal employment conditions and social benefits
- a centrally located workplace with modern infrastructure
Can we answer any further questions for you?
For further information, Hannah Fehr, Head of Social Work and Mandates, is available at Tel. 043 258 48 31.
For further information, Hannah Fehr, Head of Social Work and Mandates, is available at Tel. 043 258 48 31.
