Social Worker Social Assistance (60% - 70%)
Stadt Burgdorf
Burgdorf
Key information
- Publication date:04 November 2025
- Workload:60 – 70%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Burgdorf
Job summary
Burgdorf, a modern city in Emmental, thrives with over 17,000 residents. Join a supportive team focused on social welfare and integration.
Tasks
- Provide individual social assistance per legal guidelines.
- Advise clients on personal, financial, and legal matters.
- Promote professional and social integration for clients.
Skills
- Tertiary degree in social work and relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with case management software and MS Office.
- Independent worker who enjoys teamwork.
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Burgdorf the modern city in the Emmental
Burgdorf, with its over 17,000 inhabitants and a large catchment area, is an urban, prosperous center in the green. The Social Directorate provides services in the areas of child and adult protection and social assistance for the city of Burgdorf and the neighboring municipalities of Ersigen, Hasle b. Burgdorf, and Oberburg.
To support and relieve the existing teams, we are looking for a
Your tasks
You provide individual social assistance services in accordance with legal regulations. You advise clients on personal, financial, and legal matters, promote professional and social integration, and refer to appropriate specialist agencies.
Your profile
You have a tertiary degree in social work and ideally several years of professional experience in statutory social work. You enjoy working independently and in a team. You are familiar with IT applications in case management (KLIB) and MS Office.
Your prospects
You have the opportunity to work in a versatile, varied, and demanding environment with scope for creativity. Continuous training and further education are supported. Modern work tools and motivated colleagues await you. Furthermore, support in everyday tasks is provided by a dedicated team in accounting and administration as well as by a legal service. Working hours are based on the annual working time model, and home office is possible. Attractive working and employment conditions are a matter of course.
The position is initially limited to 8 months.
Contact
Your questions will be answered by Sajintha Chandresegaran, Team Leader Social Assistance, at telephone number 034 429 92 58 or Vanessa Rusterholz, Team Leader Social Assistance, at telephone number 034 429 92 55.
Please submit your application via our online portal.
We look forward to meeting you.
