FaBe EFZ (Disability) – shortened training (2 years)

17 March 2026
100%
Fehraltorf

Job summary

Ilgenhalde Foundation supports individuals with complex disabilities, focusing on their unique needs. Join our inclusive work environment offering growth and training.

Tasks

Assist individuals with disabilities in daily activities and development.
Provide personalized support in areas like learning and leisure.
Collaborate with the team to solve challenges professionally.

Skills

Background in social, health, or education fields preferred.
Empathy and strong communication skills are essential.
Flexibility and teamwork are crucial for success.

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About the job

The Ilgenhalde Foundation is committed to people with extensive cognitive and multiple disabilities. We place people with their individual conditions at the center of our work. We adhere to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Continuous development of ourselves and our employees drives us.

The Ilgenhalde location is one of our three institutions. It offers school, housing, and therapy for children and adolescents from 4 to 20 years old in Fehraltorf. As of August 1, 2026 (work start 10.08.2026) we are looking for a committed person interested in a shortened training as a care specialist EFZ (FaBe).

Apprenticeship as FaBe EFZ - shortened training (2 years)
100% workload

You bring the following:

Enjoyment in dealing with people and interest in their development
Sense of responsibility, helpfulness, and flexibility
Team spirit and willingness to reflect on yourself and your work

Additionally, you meet one of the following requirements for the shortened training:

Vocational or specialized maturity in the social, health, or educational field
Completion of secondary level II (e.g., EFZ or gymnasium Matura) and at least 1 year of work experience (at least 60% workload) in the field of care specialist 'FaBe'
Without completion of secondary level II, you have at least 3 years of work experience, including at least 1 year (60% workload) in the 'FaBe' field

This is what you will learn with us:

Accompanying, promoting, and strengthening the independence of people with disabilities in their everyday life
Perceiving needs and designing individual support – e.g., during eating, learning, personal care, or leisure time
Mastering challenging situations professionally and empathetically
Combining theoretical and practical expertise and applying it in everyday life
Coordinating tasks within the team, taking responsibility, and finding solutions together

What makes us your learning place of choice:

Daily encounters with unique personalities
A work environment where respect, empathy, and humor are highly valued
A varied everyday life that offers more than just routine
Plenty of space to develop your social and personal skills

Questions?

Our training manager, Michaela Gremlich, will be happy to answer your questions by email at michaela.gremlich@ilgenhalde.ch

In addition to your CV and certificates, we look forward to you telling us in your own words what motivated you to apply and what thoughts you have on the topic of „Living with a disability“.

More information about us and our mission at www.ilgenhalde.ch.

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