Sozialarbeiter*in wirtschaftliche Sozialhilfe & Kindesschutz — Stadt Zürich

Full description

Child welfare in focus. Clarity in complex situations. And people who stick to it when it gets difficult.

With their work in the five social centres, the social services ensure that people in the city of Zurich can count on effective basic social care.

For our team in the Wipkingerplatz Social Centre we are looking for committed personalities immediately or by agreement.

Tasks

• They advise and accompany adult clients and families on financial and social issues and develop sustainable perspectives together with them.
• They carry out cases in economic social assistance and/or assume civil mandates in child protection.
• They clarify complex life situations, make professional assessments and coordinate cooperation with internal and external bodies.
• You design your cases independently and take responsibility for professional and comprehensible case management.
• You work closely with administrators, specialist departments and your team and benefit from the mutual professional exchange.

Profile

• University of Applied Sciences degree in Social Work
• professional experience in child protection and/or statutory social work; corresponding further developments are advantageous
• Rapid comprehension and the ability to professionally assess complex situations
• Sovereign appearance and clarity also in demanding conversations
• Professional handling of different interests and the ability to build sustainable relationships even in conflicts

We offer

• A meaningful task: They make a concrete contribution to giving children and young people good prospects in challenging life situations.
• Flexible working: You work in modern open-plan offices at an attractive location in the immediate vicinity of Hardbrücke station, with the possibility of home office.
• Support in everyday life: Administrative support and internal specialist positions are at your side so that you can concentrate on your core tasks.
• Development that suits you: Diverse training and development opportunities open up new professional and organizational perspectives.

About us

With around 2,400 employees, the Social Department of the City of Zurich works every day for a social Zurich. We are there for everyone and support children, young people and adults in different situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighbourhoods.