Social Worker at the Department of Social Affairs
- 01 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
About the job
Your mission in Biel/Bienne
Your varied work mainly involves advising and supporting people to promote their professional or social integration. You also grant social assistance benefits to financially cover essential needs.- Do you enjoy conducting structured, solution-focused counselling interviews with people facing difficult life situations?
- Do you have strong methodological skills to lead and supervise integration processes in collaboration with social assistance recipients?
- Do you appreciate networking and active collaboration with specialised external services to offer personalised support options?
- Are you accustomed to effectively controlling and mobilising financial resources with a subsidiarity approach?
- Do you speak French and wish to practise and improve your German skills in a stimulating bilingual environment?
Then you are exactly the right person for our team!
The profile we dream of
- Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in social work or about to obtain one
- Professional experience as a social worker in the field of statutory social assistance
- Commitment, ability to work in a team, flexibility and stamina
- Professional network in Biel/Bienne
It goes without saying that you understand the dual mandate of statutory social assistance, namely support and supervision, and that you are comfortable performing the related administrative tasks.
