Social Worker at 40% (m/f/d)

About the job

Are you looking for meaningful work? Then you have come to the right place. The Swiss Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (fsa) is the largest national mutual aid organisation for blind and visually impaired people. We help those affected to lead an independent life. The fsa achieves this goal by informing and advocating for their interests with the public, advising and raising awareness, as well as promoting innovative technologies.

We are looking for 1 January 2027 (or by agreement) for our counselling service in Fribourg a

Social Worker at 40% (m/f/d)

If you wish to work at a higher rate, it is possible to combine this position with that of Rehabilitation Worker in the Low Vision field at 40%, also open for application for our counselling service.

Your workplace is located in the centre of the city of Fribourg. You will work within a motivated and committed team of 8 people and support them in assisting those affected.

Your tasks

• Advising blind and visually impaired people and their relatives.
• Initiating and following up administrative procedures related to social benefits to which visually impaired persons may be entitled.
• Coordinating rehabilitation procedures with various stakeholders (Low Vision specialists / Orientation and Mobility / Activities of Daily Living / Job coaching, doctors, schools, employers, insurance companies).
• Providing personalised support and assistance in social and professional rehabilitation procedures.
• Informing the public and specialised circles about the needs of blind and visually impaired people and representing them before authorities and specialised bodies.

Your profile

• University of Applied Sciences degree or equivalent as a social worker.
• Several years of professional experience as a social worker.
• Native German or French speaker with very good knowledge of the other language (bilingual activity).
• Good knowledge of social insurance (disability insurance / old-age and survivors' insurance in particular).
• Experience in supporting and rehabilitating people with disabilities.
• Interest in multidisciplinary and networked work.
• Ability to resolve complex situations related to social and professional integration.
• Knowledge of the Fribourg medico-social network.
• You hold a driving licence.

What we offer

• An activity in an innovative sector where research and technology are predominant.
• Good support during the introduction to your tasks.
• A flexible working environment within a motivated and committed team.
• Proactive support for continuing education.
• Lived management principles, such as trust and recognition at work.
• A half-fare Swiss Railways (SBB) travelcard.
• Modern employment conditions.
• Openness to diversity.

Do you have any questions?

Christian Roulin, head of the service, will be happy to answer them.

Phone: +41 26 322 10 50 (switchboard) +41 26 347 21 56 (direct)

Are you interested?

Would you like to take on this exciting and varied role?

We look forward to receiving your complete online application to Work at the fsa by 30 September 2026.

The first interviews with candidates are scheduled for 7 and 8 October 2026.

For data protection reasons, applications sent by email or on paper will not be considered and will not be returned.

We look forward to meeting you!