Zürich
Social Worker 80-100%, Maternity Cover
- 23 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent)
- 8050 Zürich
About the job
Social Worker 80-100%, Maternity Cover
ZurichYour Tasks
- You check and clarify entitlement and ensure economic and personal social assistance based on the Social Assistance Act, the Asylum Care Ordinance and other laws and guidelines.
- You assert legal claims against third parties according to the principle of subsidiarity.
- You conduct IT-supported case management (Tutoris).
- You advise and support individuals and families in difficult life situations.
- You promote and support clients in their professional, social and cultural integration through goal- and resource-oriented counselling (according to the Zurich Integration Agenda).
- You initiate and implement appropriate measures in cooperation with internal and external specialists as well as professional organisations.
Your Profile
- Degree in Social Work or near completion (University of Applied Sciences)
- Diplomas from abroad must already be recognised by the SBFI (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation)
- Professional experience and knowledge in social assistance and asylum matters are an advantage
- Commercial flair and good knowledge of financial matters
- Enjoyment in dealing with people
- Enthusiasm for team-oriented knowledge exchange, sharing experiences and effective collaboration with colleagues and external partners such as offices and authorities
Our Benefits
Holidays: Our employees have 4–6 weeks of holiday per year, depending on age and job level. In addition, there are 6 company holiday days per year.
Further Training: AOZ promotes and supports the training and further education of employees. Our internal training courses also offer opportunities for professional and personal development.
Lunch Voucher: Permanent employees (from a workload of 20 percent) enjoy lunch vouchers that can be redeemed in over 8000 restaurants.
Pension Scheme Participation: AOZ employees are insured with the City of Zurich pension fund. AOZ covers 60 percent of the premium.
Your Contact
Jeremi Kielbowicz
Head of Social Counselling Team 4
+41 44 415 66 94
is happy to answer your questions.
Erich Diethelm
HR Recruiting Partner
recruiting@aoz.ch
We do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.
Start Date
From 1 January 2027 (position is limited until 30 September 2027)
Your Salary
Your gross salary for a 100% workload is expected to be between 100,000 and 120,000 Swiss francs per year.
The exact salary depends on your education and professional experience. During the selection process, we will determine your salary based on our salary guidelines. Applicants who do not yet have the required knowledge or experience may be classified below the salary range in individual cases. In addition, AOZ pays allowances for work at night and on Sundays. Further salary development depends on your performance and AOZ's financial possibilities.
The Application Process
After you have submitted your application, we will read it with great interest. After an initial pre-selection, we will contact you. If a personal meeting takes place, the further process is as follows:
First interview
Second interview and introduction to the department
Obtaining references
Employment decision
The AOZ
AOZ is a non-profit, independent public-law institution of the City of Zurich with over 2000 employees and more than 1000 intercultural interpreters and volunteers. On behalf of the federal government, cantons, City of Zurich and other municipalities, it provides professional services in the field of migration and integration.
