The Board of Directors of the Autonomous Institution Lugano Istituti Sociali (LIS) is opening a public competition (valid for the year 2026) for the recruitment of social and health care workers under the conditions of the Organic Regulation of Collaborators (ROCIS) of the Autonomous Institution Lugano Istituti Sociali (LIS) and the tender specifications.
The Board of Directors may provide for the assignment of appointments (art.
ROCIS) and stable function assignments (art.
Key requirements
Swiss citizenship or foreign nationals with a work permit
Impeccable conduct
Healthy physical and mental constitution
Suitability for the function
Federal certificate of capacity as a social and health care worker or equivalent title
Sensitivity in the relational approach with the elderly person
Ease of interpersonal communication and outstanding relational skills
LIS – Lugano Istituti Sociali is located in Pregassona, Canton of Ticino. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Ticino applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income, and since 2024 the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to calculate your net salary and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in Ticino?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of Ticino, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. In the administration sector in Ticino Use our simulator for a personalised calculation.
Do cross-border workers need Swiss LAMal health insurance?
New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting work. Premiums vary by canton, insurance model and deductible. Compare premiums with our LAMal comparator.