Youth Worker

10 November 2026
100%
Permanent position
Adliswil

Job summary

Adliswil is a vibrant city with high quality of life, growing rapidly. Join our team for a rewarding opportunity in youth work.

Tasks

Engage with youth at community centers in Adliswil and Langnau.
Support personal development and leisure activities for teenagers.
Collaborate on projects and ensure effective communication with the team.

Skills

FH or HF degree in Social Work or nearing completion required.
Strong relationship-building skills and participative approach.
Ability to handle conflicts and work collaboratively in a team.

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About the job

Introduction

The city of Adliswil is a dynamic city with a high quality of life, which has grown rapidly in recent years. With customer-friendly services, the administration is there for the approximately 20,000 residents.

The Youth and Community Department of the city of Adliswil is responsible for open youth work in Adliswil and Langnau am Albis. With two youth centres, diverse projects and individual support offers, we accompany young people in their leisure time and personal development. Their interests, ideas and participation are at the centre.

To complement our team, we are looking for a committed individual for a one-year fixed-term position starting 11 January 2027 or by arrangement.

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Your tasks

You will work in the operation of our youth centres in Adliswil and Langnau am Albis together with other team members. Your shifts take place on Wednesday or Friday evenings. In doing so, you build sustainable relationships with the young people and maintain them. You support the young people in organising their leisure time as well as in developing and implementing their own ideas. In addition, you advise them on individual issues and promote their social integration. You participate in existing projects and accompany smaller meeting projects within the scope of your position. Regular exchange with the team leader about current developments as well as documentation of the work performed complete your varied range of tasks.

Your profile

You have a university of applied sciences or higher vocational school degree in social work or are about to complete your training. Ideally, you already have professional experience in open youth work. You enjoy working with young people and maintain a participatory working style. With your social skills, empathy and target group-appropriate communication, you create a trusting approach to the young people. In addition, you bring knowledge in dealing with conflicts and challenging group situations. Creativity, initiative and reliable teamwork complete your profile.

We offer

We offer you plenty of scope for design, the opportunity to contribute and actively implement your own ideas, as well as a varied and responsible activity in a small, committed team. Look forward to a pleasant working environment and modern infrastructure.

Contact

Would you like to learn more about this exciting role?

Then Yves Blumer, Team Leader Youth Work Adliswil & Langnau, looks forward to hearing from you at Tel. 079 577 43 50.