Social Worker 80 - 100 %
Gemeinde Aarburg
Aarburg
Key information
- Publication date:25 June 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Aarburg
Job summary
Aarburg is a charming small town in Switzerland's Mittelland. It offers a unique opportunity for growth and a vibrant work environment.
Tasks
- Lead mandates focused on adult protection per KESB directives.
- Prepare reports and applications for KESB as required.
- Collaborate with authorities and institutions to find solutions.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work (FH or BSc) required, experience preferred.
- Strong decision-making and assertiveness skills essential.
- Proficient ICT skills, including Office at ECDL Base level.
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Aarburg is characterized by its central location, the picturesque Aare, and its historical charm - ideal ingredients for a thriving small town in the Swiss Mittelland. With around 9,000 inhabitants, Aarburg is in the midst of an exciting development phase that will lead to a strong identity, economic success, and an attractive place to live. Following a termination, we are looking for a
Social Worker 80 - 100 % for the areas of material assistance and civil law measures
Within the city administration, the Social Services Department fulfills the role of a contact point for people in personal, family, or financial difficulties. Together with all those affected, interdisciplinary bridging and lasting solutions are found.
Your main tasks
- Management of mandates according to the assignment of the KESB with a focus on adult protection
- Preparation of accountability and final reports, statements, and applications to the KESB
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with authorities and institutions
- Clarifications and report preparation on behalf of the KESB
- Clarification of claims and provision of social assistance benefits
- Support, advice, and personal care of clients in statutory social assistance and of those seeking advice using contemporary methods of social work
Your strengths
- Recognized training in social work with a diploma FH or BSc
- Professional experience in the field of statutory social assistance is an advantage
- Interest and skills in advising people from different age groups and cultures
- Decisiveness and assertiveness
- Enjoyment of teamwork with authorities and institutions
- Common sense and support for the area strategy "tough but fair"
- ICT skills, e.g., Office knowledge at least ECDL Base level
- Commercial basic training is an advantage
- CAS management of mandates is an advantage
Our offer
- An interesting, challenging job with great independence
- Progressive employment conditions with annual working hours and 5 weeks of vacation
- Support from a dedicated, interdisciplinary team
- Digitalized working methods
- Attractive further training opportunities
Do you feel addressed? We look forward to receiving your application documents at personaldienste@aarburg.ch.
For further information, please contact Eva Mejuto, Coordination Office for Professional Support Social Services, at 062 787 14 84.
