Zürich
Night Focus Caregiver 80-100%, Pilot Project "Support in Regular Living Spaces"
- 29 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Night Focus Caregiver 80-100%, Pilot Project "Support in Regular Living Spaces"
ZurichYour Tasks
- You are the first point of contact for residents in daily life, conduct conversations and act confidently even in challenging situations.
- You accompany residents in challenging life situations directly at their place of residence in the city of Zurich.
- You recognise challenging situations early, initiate appropriate prevention and intervention measures, and contribute to a safe and respectful coexistence.
- You work closely with social workers and psychologists in an interdisciplinary case team.
- You conduct regular rounds in and around the accommodation and ensure the safety of residents at all times.
- You promote the participation and inclusion of residents through active involvement in shaping communal living as well as enabling independent action in daily life and the living environment.
Your Profile
- Completed vocational training EFZ, EBA and at least two years of professional experience in care or support.
- Resilience, assertiveness and a de-escalating attitude in conflict situations.
- Professional approach in managing a working relationship (closeness/distance).
- Experience working with people in complex psychosocial life situations (e.g. addiction or mental illness) and/or expertise in the health sector.
- Very good written and spoken German skills (at least level C1) and additional asylum-relevant language skills are an advantage.
- Good MS Office user skills.
Our Benefits
Holidays: Our employees have 4–6 weeks of holiday per year, depending on age and job level. Additionally, there are 6 company holiday days per year.
Further Training: AOZ promotes and supports the training and further education of employees. Our internal training courses also offer opportunities for professional and personal development.
Lunch Voucher: Permanent employees (from a workload of 20 percent) enjoy lunch vouchers redeemable in over 8000 restaurants.
Pension Scheme Participation: AOZ employees are insured with the City of Zurich pension fund. AOZ covers 60 percent of the premium.
Your Contact
Sinodos Bahta
Team Leader
+41 79 505 14 35
is happy to answer your questions.
Monique Leeser
HR Recruiting Partner
recruiting@aoz.ch
We do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.
Start Date
From 1 October 2026 or by arrangement
Your Salary
Your gross salary for a 100% workload is expected to be between 60,000 and 75,000 Swiss francs per year.
The exact salary depends on your education and professional experience. During the selection process, we will determine your salary based on our salary guidelines. Applicants who do not yet have the required knowledge or experience may be classified below the salary range in individual cases. Additionally, AOZ pays allowances for work at night and on Sundays. Further salary development depends on your performance and AOZ's financial possibilities.
The Application Process
After you have submitted your application, we will read it with great interest. After an initial pre-selection, we will contact you. If a personal meeting takes place, the further process is as follows:
First interview
Second interview and introduction to the department
Obtaining references
Employment decision
The AOZ
AOZ is a non-profit, independent public-law institution of the City of Zurich with over 2000 employees and more than 1000 intercultural interpreters and volunteers. On behalf of the federal government, cantons, City of Zurich and other municipalities, it provides professional services in the migration and integration sector.
