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Get involved with us to realize the vision of a united society, as a Social Worker 80-100% (m/f/d) Our Migration & Integration Department in French-speaking Switzerland – a branch of Caritas Switzerland in Friborg employing around a hundred employees – is responsible for the support and integration of statutory refugees in the canton of Fribourg.
On cantonal mandate, we welcome new arrivals to our home in Matran, help them find their own accommodation, provide personal and material assistance according to social assistance standards and support them in the steps towards professional and social integration.
Key requirements
Qualification as a social worker or equivalent
Knowledge and experience of the social assistance law (LASoc)
Administrative and writing skills
Excellent task prioritization and stress management skills
Proficiency in using IT tools
Strong sense of collaboration, negotiation, and teamwork
Empathy and ability to support vulnerable individuals
This page reviews the Social Worker 80-100% (m/f/d) opportunity at Caritas Schweiz in Fribourg (administration sector), with a focus on the tax implications for cross-border workers in the Canton of Friburgo.
Accepting this offer from Caritas Schweiz means obtaining a cross-border G Permit. The Canton of Friburgo withholds tax on gross salary; new cross-border workers since 2024 fall under the New Tax Agreement with concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for Social Worker 80-100% (m/f/d) in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What net pay can you expect for the Social Worker 80-100% (m/f/d) role (administration) in Friburgo?
The Social Worker 80-100% (m/f/d) role (administration) in Fribourg is taxed at source by the Canton of Friburgo plus AVS/LPP contributions. Run the simulator with the real figures of Caritas Schweiz.
LAMal or Italian insurance: which should you pick for the Social Worker 80-100% (m/f/d) (administration) role?
The Social Worker 80-100% (m/f/d) role in Fribourg requires choosing between LAMal (mandatory for new cross-border workers since 2024) and the right of option. Compare premiums with our LAMal comparator.
