Social Worker - Exit Management/Social Support 80% — Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS)
- Location
- Luzern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 113 days ago
Role overview
The Lucerne Cantonal Hospital with locations in Lucerne, Sursee and Wolhusen is a company of the LUKS Group and is therefore one of the leading hospital groups in Switzerland.
The more than 8,500 employees are there around the clock for the well-being of patients with warmth, competence and commitment.
The clinics and institutes of the LUKS Group offer medical services of the highest quality.
- The Lucerne Cantonal Hospital with locations in Lucerne, Sursee and Wolhusen is a company of the LUKS Group and is therefore one of the leading hospital groups in Switzerland.
- The more than 8,500 employees are there around the clock for the well-being of patients with warmth, competence and commitment.
- You advise and accompany patients of all ages and life situations as well as their relatives with professional competence and empathy
- You advise and provide information on social insurance, employment law, financial and personal questions in connection with the hospital stay and exit planning.
- Degree in Social Work or about to successfully complete it Connected and process-oriented thinking
- Independent, solution-oriented work and assumption of responsibility Humorous and positive attitude
Main responsibilities
- You advise and accompany patients of all ages and life situations as well as their relatives with professional competence and empathy
- You advise and provide information on social insurance, employment law, financial and personal questions in connection with the hospital stay and exit planning.
- You will organize individual follow-up solutions, provide material assistance if necessary and triage to appropriate specialist departments
- You will be responsible for social work support in the departments assigned to you, such as surgery, medicine, special clinics, children's hospitals or women's clinics
- You can expect close interdisciplinary cooperation with the entire medical, nursing and therapeutic treatment team Requirements:
- You have completed your studies in social work or are about to successfully complete it
- Your networked and process-oriented thinking enables you to work professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- You like to work independently, solution-oriented and take on responsibility
- You enrich our team with your humorous and upbeat nature We offer:
- You can expect varied, responsible and meaningful work
Key requirements
- Degree in Social Work or about to successfully complete it Connected and process-oriented thinking
- Independent, solution-oriented work and assumption of responsibility Humorous and positive attitude
What the company offers
- You benefit from regular exchange of expertise, supervision, intervision as well as close cooperation with social work specialists and nursing specialists with further training in case management
Questions about this listing
What salary does Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) offer for this role?
Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) lists CHF 55'600 - 84'800 gross per year for this position in Luzern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Lucerne?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Lucerne can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Lucerne's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS)?
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