Part-time Social Worker (UAP) (70%)

Job summary

Join a vital role assisting victims of crime in Switzerland. Make a difference in a supportive work environment.

Tasks

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Class and annual salary (including 13th month salary):

7 73'556.-- / 116'071.--

Tasks:

assessment of the victim's needs to identify the necessary assistance services provided by federal law
social counseling and support
accompanying the victim through all stages of the criminal proceedings, informing them of their rights and duties
initiating collaborations with specialist agencies and services to ensure appropriate long-term care, with the victim's consent
answering the Swiss central number during office hours
collaborating with the Delegate on specific projects to promote the service

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences in social work or equivalent qualification, or, if combined with experience in individual social care, a university degree in related fields such as sociology, psychology, educational sciences, pedagogy
experience with minors and adults who have suffered crimes related to maltreatment, violence, sexual abuse is a preferred qualification
knowledge of the legal and institutional context of victim assistance in Switzerland
availability, reliability, cooperative and welcoming attitude, communication and mediation skills
knowledge of services and authorities in Ticino
organizational skills, goal-oriented and networked work
willingness to pursue a CAS in the LAV field
good knowledge of Italian and good oral and written comprehension of a second official language and English
practical knowledge of main computer applications
driver's license and willingness to work outside office hours

Special remarks:

Application conditions:

applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates and work attestations), additional documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and health status self-certification)

Employment conditions:

appointment or assignment: as provided by the Law on the Organization of State Employees and Teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organization are explicitly reserved
working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment rate), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

April 27, 2026

Further information can be obtained from Ms. Sabina Beffa, Head of the Office for Assistance and Protection, tel. 091 814 54 32.