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School Social Worker Sternenberg (40%, limited until 31.07.26)
- 06 March 2026
- 40%
- Permanent position
- Köniz
Job summary
Join us as a School Social Worker in Sternenberg (40% role). Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible hours and generous benefits.
Tasks
- Advise students on psychosocial topics and challenges.
- Collaborate with school staff and parents on student welfare.
- Conduct class interventions and coach teachers on social issues.
Skills
- Higher education in Social Work or Social Pedagogy required.
- Experience working with children and youth essential.
- Strong communication and organizational skills needed.
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About the job
School Social Worker Sternenberg (40%, limited until 31.07.26)
What you will achieve with us
- Counseling students on (psycho-)social issues
- Advising school principals, teachers, and guardians
- Networking and collaboration with specialized agencies and authorities, triage
- Advising the school on the implementation of health promotion and prevention
- Informing and raising awareness on relevant child and youth topics
- Professional advice and assessment in cases of possible child welfare endangerment
- Class interventions and coaching of teachers on social challenges (e.g., conflicts, bullying) in the class
- Participation in a diverse team of school social workers
How you inspire us
- Higher education in social work or social pedagogy
- Specialized further training, e.g., CAS Systemic Counseling or CAS School Social Work
- Experience and joy in working with children and adolescents
- Interest in working in a school setting
- Independent and networked working, organizational skills
- Open, empathetic personality and confident demeanor
- Independent, team-oriented, flexible, resilient, and confident in communication
What to expect from us
- A respectful, collegial collaboration and a good working atmosphere
- Work-life balance: annual working hours, part-time work, care days, and home office depending on the role
- Generous vacation policy: at least 26 vacation days, additional age-based vacation days, 41-hour workweek, and the possibility to take one or two unpaid weeks off
- Competence-based development opportunities and individual training and further education