Social Worker 80%
Gemeinde Volketswil
Volketswil
Key information
- Publication date:21 January 2026
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Volketswil
Job summary
Join our team as a Sozialarbeiter/in (80%) in a supportive environment. Make a difference by helping individuals achieve economic independence!
Tasks
- Independently manage assigned cases and provide support.
- Advise and assist individuals seeking economic help.
- Evaluate claims and process financial support requests.
Skills
- Bachelor's in Social Work or equivalent, with relevant training.
- Strong knowledge of legal guidelines and SKOS regulations.
- Excellent communication skills in German, both written and spoken.
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Social Worker 80%
These exciting tasks await you
- Independently managing assigned cases
- Advising and supporting those seeking help in the area of economic assistance
- Checking eligibility and disbursing economic support
- Clarifying and asserting claims against third parties
- Preparing applications for the social welfare office
- Cooperating with internal and external specialist agencies
You bring with you
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent education, preferably combined with completed commercial training and further education in social assistance and/or social insurance law
- Very good knowledge of legal requirements and SKOS guidelines
- In-depth practical experience in economic and personal assistance
- Confident German language skills and fluency in written expression
- Resilience, assertiveness, and ability to set boundaries
- Positive view of people and empathetic personality
- Independent and precise working style
- Very good IT skills (MS Office), knowledge of Klibnet is desirable
What we offer you
Your new working environment
The social assistance department, as part of the Social and Society division, is responsible for the provision of economic assistance and support for assisted persons. Do you enjoy working with people in different life situations to improve their economic and personal circumstances? Is it easy for you to approach supported persons without prejudice and guide them solution-oriented towards economic independence?
We, a six-member and humorous team in the social assistance area, are looking to strengthen our team immediately or by arrangement for a social worker.
Your contact
Karin Fischer, Head of Social Assistance
Tel. 044 910 21 81
Become part of #dassindwir and make a valuable contribution to the population.
We look forward to receiving your online application.
