Kanton Zürich
Winterthur
Social Worker 60 - 80%
- 06 November 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join the Jugendanwaltschaft Winterthur as a Social Worker! Make a meaningful impact in youth criminal justice.
Tasks
- Assess personal circumstances of juvenile offenders and create reports.
- Implement and review imposed sanctions and protective measures.
- Support youth and families in individual cases and conduct learning programs.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work with specialized training and 2 years of experience.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Interest in interdisciplinary teamwork and ongoing professional development.
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About the job
Meaningful. Versatile. Together.
Youth Criminal Justice
Social Worker
The Youth Prosecutor's Office Winterthur, with its approximately 22 employees from the fields of law, social work, and administration, is responsible for the districts of Andelfingen and Winterthur and conducts criminal investigations and the enforcement of juvenile criminal sanctions.
To complement our team at the Youth Prosecutor's Office Winterthur, we are looking for a committed and motivated individual starting 01.04.2027 or by arrangement.
These tasks await you:
- You clarify the personal circumstances of young offenders and prepare reports according to KORJUS.
- You implement the ordered sanctions (protective measures and penalties) and monitor their progress.
- In individual cases, you accompany and support young people and their parents.
- You conduct offence-specific learning programmes with young people.
- You network with other youth welfare authorities and participate in working groups.
This is what distinguishes you:
- You have a degree from a university of applied sciences or a higher technical school for social work and have completed a subject-specific further education (CAS or similar).
- You bring at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in social work, ideally in the field of working with people in coercive contexts.
- You have an interest and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team and to continuously develop professionally and methodically.
- You are a committed and resilient person and show an open and positive attitude towards people.
- You are accustomed to working independently and in a structured manner and are articulate in both oral and written expression.
- You have an affinity for IT.
Have we piqued your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. If you have any questions, the contact persons listed below will be happy to assist you.
Your contact
Alexandra Ott Müller
Chief Youth Prosecutor
043 259 70 00
Juliane Meffert
Head of Human Resources
043 258 41 87
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Youth Criminal Justice (JSP) of the Canton of Zurich, with its approximately 120 employees, includes the Senior Youth Prosecutor's Office, the five regional Youth Prosecutor's Offices, and the Mediation Office. We investigate and assess offences alleged against young people aged between 10 and 18 years. The Youth Prosecutor's Offices are then responsible for enforcing juvenile criminal sanctions (protective measures and penalties), up to the age of 25. The juvenile criminal sanctions aim to prevent further offences and promote the social integration of young people. We are guided by the principle of protection and education.
Your application process
Pre-selection
Initial interview
Online assessment
Second interview
Coffee talk
Final decision
