Stadtverwaltung Dietikon
Dietikon
12 hours ago
Social Worker Intake 50%
- 19 May 2026
- 50%
- Dietikon
Job summary
Dietikon is the fifth largest municipality in Zurich with around 28,000 residents. Join our supportive team!
Tasks
- Provide accessible support and advice to stabilize clients' situations.
- Assess social assistance claims and enforce related rules.
- Guide clients in improving their current financial situations.
Skills
- Diploma in social work and experience in social assistance required.
- Strong administrative skills with quick comprehension.
- Positive attitude and alignment with our core principles.
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About the job
The city of Dietikon is the fifth largest municipality in Zurich and also the district capital in the Limmattal with around 28,000 inhabitants. We are looking for a
Your tasks
With an as low-threshold access as possible for an administration as well as rapid support and advice, we ensure that the situation of our clients stabilises and that they are supported in their need for a financially independent life. Our main task is the correct subsistence security by checking, assessing, and establishing or enforcing the corresponding rules for social assistance entitlement. At the same time, we advise clients to help them improve their current situation. All this is done through conversations and a lot of administrative work. If longer-term financial support is expected, we pass the case management on to the social counselling team.
Your profile
We wish for a likeable social worker with a positive attitude and a strong identification with our methodological principles. We also seek someone with a quick grasp and an efficient, high-quality working style and good administrative skills. If you have a diploma from a school of social work, professional experience in social assistance, and experience in social insurance, you belong to our preferred candidates.
We offer
- Progressive working conditions
- A modern workplace in the centre of Dietikon
- A good working atmosphere in a friendly team of six social workers
- We work according to the methodological principles of Positive Leadership, Positive Psychology, and Empowerment
- A culture of open doors and mutual support for questions and concerns
- Opportunities for further training
For information, please contact Ms Evelyn Jakob, Head of Intake Social Counselling, at telephone 044 744 14 80. Learn more about the city of Dietikon at www.dietikon.ch . We look forward to receiving your online application!
