Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Social Pedagogue (FH/HF) 80 - 100%
- 27 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung team in Zürich! Make a difference for young offenders.
Tasks
- Support young adults in their development and social reintegration.
- Take responsibility for cases and work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide guidance in both individual and group settings.
Skills
- Relevant degree in social pedagogy and experience with youth.
- Strong crisis management and counseling skills.
- Ability to recognize development potential in challenges.
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About the job
Social Pedagogue (FH/HF) 80 - 100%The Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1,400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of offenders and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance.
The Uitikon Measures Centre (MZU) is the measure facility for male juvenile and young adult offenders aged 16 to 25 years. The MZU has 58 enforcement places, of which 28 are in closed and 30 in open enforcement.
The Closed Department of the Uitikon Measures Centre (MZU) (www.mzu.zh.ch) is looking for a social pedagogue (FH/HF) for the enforcement of measures for juvenile and young adult offenders, starting immediately or by arrangement.
You are keen to...
- accompany, advise and support young adults in their risk-relevant developmental issues
- take case responsibility and work in an interdisciplinary team
- benefit from work-time-friendly shifts that save you from rush hour traffic
You can...
- operate professionally both in individual and group settings
- provide young adults and juveniles in difficult life situations with support and orientation
- view crises as opportunities and recognise development potential in resistance
- demonstrate a quarter of a century of life experience and a clean record
You will...
- be part of a respectful and humourful team
- benefit from diverse further training opportunities
- enjoy the attractive employment conditions of the Canton of Zurich
Are you interested?
Then take the next step in your professional career and apply via our online tool.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Do you have questions about the role? Nina Zoja, Group Leader / Deputy Closed Department, is happy to assist you at 044 498 22 11.
Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 35 83.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process.
Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich.
