Social Worker

About the job

The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are requested.

Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relationships, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.

To complete the team of the social service at the Regional Hospital of Locarno La Carità, we are looking for a

Social Worker (80-100%)

Profile:

The future social worker is able to assess the needs of patients and their families, taking into account systemic, socio-cultural and individual factors, and to develop a tailored care and support plan, thanks to multidisciplinary cooperation and a solid knowledge of the cantonal and municipal social network, as well as public and private services in the area.

The person we are looking for, like us, believes in the importance of placing the patient and their family at the centre of all our attention; therefore, their work is oriented towards meeting their needs, respecting their rights, dignity and ideals. They possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are thus able to create functional and effective relationships, even in complex situations and under strong emotional stress, thereby gaining the trust and respect of users, colleagues, and both internal and external interlocutors. In addition to being able to work independently, they have excellent analytical skills, respond to heavy workloads with determination and tenacity, maintaining speed, precision and accuracy in execution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science SUP in Social Work (or equivalent qualification);
• experience in the healthcare sector and a specialisation in psychosocial counselling are preferred;
• good command of Italian and German;
• organisational skills, initiative and results orientation;
• flexibility, listening skills and self-criticism;
• strong social sensitivity and predisposition to intercultural relations;
• good knowledge of main computer programmes;
• interest in continuous personal development and willingness for ongoing training.

Start date:

Duration of employment: 12 months (fixed-term contract).

Complete applications including CV, cover letter, copies of study and work certificates must be submitted by 8 November 2026 exclusively via the electronic platform available at www.eoc.ch.

Applications received after the indicated date will not be considered, nor will those sent in paper form, by email, or that do not meet the required criteria.

For further information, Ms Cristina Vananti, head of social service, is available at tel. no. 091 811 45 89.