Kanton Zürich
Horgen
Social Worker at kjz Dietikon 80%
- 07 August 2026
- 80%
- Horgen
Job summary
Join our dedicated team at kjz Dietikon, a supportive center for youth. Enjoy a collaborative environment with meaningful work and benefits.
Tasks
- Guide families and youth in child protection measures effectively.
- Conduct assessments on suspected child welfare risks as needed.
- Collaborate with schools and authorities for comprehensive support.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work (FH) with experience in family assistance.
- Strong interpersonal skills and resilience in challenging situations.
- Proficient in administrative tasks and report writing.
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About the job
Social Worker at kjz Dietikon 80%The Office for Youth and Career Counselling of the Canton of Zurich, the administrative office for the districts of Affoltern, Dietikon, Horgen, is a cantonal centre of expertise offering professional support in the areas of family/youth and career counselling. The Child and Youth Welfare Centre (kjz) is a counselling centre for families, parents, adolescents, children, and toddlers, operating on the basis of the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich.
For our kjz team in Dietikon, we are looking for a social worker from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.
Belonging, Meaningfulness and Competence
We are a well-coordinated team with a great deal of professional expertise, humour, and creativity. We support each other, enjoy interdisciplinary work, and are committed to child protection.
Tasks
You will advise and support children, adolescents, and parents within the framework of child protection measures in case management as well as on a voluntary basis. In addition, you will conduct assessments in cases of suspected child welfare endangerment on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authorities (KESB). You will carry out your tasks in collaboration with family systems, authorities, schools, and other institutions and specialist agencies.
Profile
You have a degree in Social Work (FH) and bring experience in youth and family support. We are looking for a solution-oriented and resilient personality with strong social skills, a respectful attitude, and enjoyment of teamwork. Administrative tasks as well as the preparation of reports and case notes come easily to you.
Benefits
We offer you a meaningful, varied, and demanding role in an exciting and interdisciplinary field of work. We will provide you with thorough induction, as child protection means teamwork and support from management. Internal training opportunities are available, and of course, we also contribute to external training. The employment conditions correspond to the cantonal guidelines.
We look forward to receiving your application.
For further information, please contact Urs Brändli, Head of Social Work and Mandates, Tel. 043 259 93 19.
Please submit your complete application documents via the application tool. Applications by email will not be considered.
