Kanton Zürich
Bülach
Social Worker FH kjz Kloten 60 - 70%
- 26 August 2026
- 60 – 70%
- Bülach
Job summary
Join our team at kjz Kloten to support children's welfare! Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct civil child protection measures and assessments for KESB.
- Provide advice and support to families facing conflicts and challenges.
- Coordinate and initiate supportive measures with other providers.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent experience required.
- Strong negotiation skills and goal-oriented approach needed.
- Excellent communication skills and social competence essential.
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About the job
Social Worker FH kjz Kloten 60 - 70%Does your heart beat for children and young people and would you like to contribute to their well-being and advocate for child protection in the canton of Zurich? Then you are in the right place with us! The Office for Youth and Career Counselling (AJB) informs, advises and supports the population of the canton of Zurich on the topics of family, career and professional development. It provides various services decentrally in several child and youth welfare centres (kjz) and career information centres (biz). The Department of Social Work and Mandates fulfils assignments across the entire scope of statutory and voluntary youth and family assistance. We support children, young people and parents in addressing and resolving their individual questions and problems. For this, we often work within a network of interdisciplinary service providers.
For the kjz Kloten, we are looking for a Social Worker FH 60% to 70% from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement:
Social Worker FH 60% to 70%
permanent position
with the following tasks:
- Managing civil law child protection measures and investigations on behalf of the KESB
- Advising and supporting parents, children and young people on issues of cohabitation or family conflicts
- Coordinating and initiating supportive measures
- Networking with other services in the field of child and youth welfare
For this demanding role, we are seeking a committed and resilient individual. You bring:
- a university of applied sciences degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
- professional experience as a social worker in youth and family assistance as well as mandate management, ideally with experience from a kjz or the KESB
- good knowledge of social insurance
- a persuasive, goal-oriented and assertive personality
- high social competence
- good written and oral communication skills
- systemic thinking ability and enjoyment of administrative tasks
We offer you:
- an interesting, challenging role in a varied and lively working environment
- a supportive, interdisciplinary team from social work, psychology, health, administration and law
- employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
- a centrally located workplace with modern infrastructure
- the possibility to work partly from home
- We place great value on collaboration, interdisciplinary professional dialogue and continuous development.
For further information, the Head of the Department of Social Work and Mandates, Anna Gygax, is happy to assist you at 043 259 95 33. We look forward to receiving your online application.
