Social Worker Social Assistance (60 - 100%)

Stadt Winterthur

Winterthur

Key information

Publication date:03 September 2025
Workload:60 – 100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Winterthur

Job summary

Join the dynamic team at the Social Services Department! Embrace a rewarding opportunity from January 1, 2026.

Tasks

Lead case management for personal and economic assistance.
Provide psychosocial counseling for client integration.
Identify issues and develop effective strategies.

Skills

FH degree in Social Work; business training is a plus.
Enjoy independent work within a team environment.
Decisive and resilient personality who takes responsibility.

Is this helpful?

Would you like to take responsibility and work in a professional, dynamic environment? For the Social Assistance main department of the Social Services, we are looking for a committed personality from January 1, 2026, or by arrangement. Become part of our team – we look forward to your application!

Your Tasks

Case management within the framework of personal and economic assistance according to the Social Assistance Act

Psychosocial counseling of our clients with the goal of professional and social integration

Recognizing problem situations and developing appropriate strategies

Record keeping in the case management system (KLIB) and case-related administration

Assertion of possible claims with social insurances and other third parties

Your Profile

University of Applied Sciences degree in Social Work, preferably supplemented by commercial training

Initial practical experience in statutory social assistance

Enjoyment of independent work within a team

Decisive and resilient personality who gladly takes responsibility and helps shape processes

What We Offer

Extensive competencies and thus efficient decision-making paths in case management

Various exchange forums (supervision, intervision) and further training for personal and professional development

A strong network of internal and external specialist offices as valuable support

A responsible position with part-time possibility

Further benefits can be found on our website

Contact

Your questions about this exciting position will be gladly answered by Domenique Sopi, Head of Department, phone 052 267 63 64.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/sozialedienste

We look forward to your online application.

Categories:

Training / Education / Social, Social Work