Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
Professional Guardian (70%, fixed-term)
- 18 September 2026
- 70%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join our team as a Berufsbeistandsperson in Winterthur! Enjoy a fulfilling role in social work.
Tasks
- Advise and represent clients in personal, financial, and legal matters.
- Build strong relationships with clients and their support networks.
- Collaborate with various specialists and write reports for KESB.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, or Law; CAS preferred.
- Solid experience in social work, especially in challenging situations.
- Knowledge of social insurance law and responsible decision-making.
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About the job
The professional guardianship is responsible for managing official measures in adult protection law as well as for personal assistance according to the Social Assistance Act (excluding economic social assistance). As part of a maternity cover, we are looking for a committed professional guardian to actively support our team. The position is fixed-term until the end of 2027, with a possible option for a permanent contract. Would you like to start with us on 1 December or by arrangement? Then we look forward to your application!Your tasks
- Advising and representing clients in personal, financial, administrative and legal matters
- Building sustainable relationships with clients including their environment
- Collaborating with other specialist agencies
- Writing reports and applications to the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB)
- Working in tandem with a commercial employee in accounting and administrative areas
Your profile
- Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or Law, ideally supplemented with CAS in Child and Adult Protection Law
- Solid professional experience in social work
- Experience in difficult counselling situations and case management is an advantage
- Knowledge of social insurance law
- Responsible handling of a wide scope of action
What we offer
- A meaningful and challenging role
- Innovative and professional working environment
- Progressive employment conditions of the City of Winterthur
- Further benefits can be found on our website
Contact
Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Jelena Djenic, Head of Department, 052 267 47 41. Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/sozialediensteWe look forward to receiving your online application.
