Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
6 days ago
Social Worker Social Assistance (60 - 100%)
- 31 January 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join our dynamic team at the Social Services Department! This role offers a chance to make an impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Manage cases for personal and economic aid under social assistance laws.
- Provide psychosocial advice to clients for integration success.
- Identify issues and develop effective strategies for clients.
Skills
- FH degree in Social Work, ideally complemented by commercial training.
- Experience in statutory social assistance is preferred.
- Independent, decisive, and resilient personality eager to take on responsibility.
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About the job
Would you like to take responsibility and work in a professional, dynamic environment? For the Social Assistance main department of the Social Services, we are looking for a committed personality from May 1, 2026, or by arrangement. Become part of our team – we look forward to your application!Your Tasks
- Case management within the framework of personal and economic assistance according to the Social Assistance Act
- Psychosocial counseling of our clients with the goal of professional and social integration
- Recognizing problem situations and developing appropriate strategies
- Record keeping in the case management system (KLIB) and case-related administration
- Assertion of possible claims with social insurances and other third parties
Your Profile
- University of Applied Sciences degree in Social Work, preferably supplemented by commercial training
- Initial practical experience in statutory social assistance
- Enjoyment of independent work within a team
- Decisive and resilient personality who gladly takes responsibility and helps shape processes
What We Offer
- Extensive competencies and thus efficient decision-making paths in case management
- Various exchange forums (supervision, intervision) and further training for personal and professional development
- A strong network of internal and external specialist offices as valuable support
- A responsible position with part-time possibility
- Further benefits can be found on our website
Contact
Your questions about this exciting position will be gladly answered by Stephanie Dürig, Head of Department, phone 052 267 13 18.Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/sozialedienste
We look forward to your online application.
