Social worker 60 - 80% (f/m/d), Uster and Zurich-Oerlikon — Caritas Schweiz
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Doing the right thing.
In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents.
Engage with us for the vision of a solidarity society, as Social worker 60
- Doing the right thing.
- In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents.
- Diploma in Social Work, Social Education (or comparable education)
Key requirements
- Diploma in Social Work, Social Education (or comparable education)
Application process
- Knowledge and experience in the application of the Social Assistance Act and/or Asylum Welfare Ordinance (mandatory requirement)
- Further education in case management and/or on integration topics of advantage
- Experience in social counselling and enjoyment of complex issues
- Enjoyment of conceptual work with sporadic client*internal contact
- Knowledge of integration offers in the Canton of Zurich is an advantage
- Very good oral and written knowledge of German and good oral knowledge of another national language and/or English and/or an asylum language Safe use of digital tools; Experience with tutoris is beneficial
- Intercultural competence, negotiating skills and team spirit
- Structured, resilient and self-organised working methods
Contacts
- person for socio-educational caregivers on specific issues related to support guidelines and the provision of the relevant basics
- Further development of social worker case management processes in the MNA area
- Conception of training, in particular with regard to social assistance law
- Coaching and support of employees in various functions in processes of social worker case management and punctually in case management issues with assumption of operational tasks after agreement with socio-pedagogical reference person
- Ensuring the principle of subsidiarity (social insurance, support services, etc.)
- Active participation in the team and participation in inter- and supervision
Additional details
- Engage with us for the vision of a solidarity society, as
- To strengthen the reference personnel teams, we are looking for a social worker in an advisory capacity.
- Contact person for socio-educational caregivers on specific issues related to support guidelines and the provision of the relevant basics
- Very good oral and written knowledge of German and good oral knowledge of another national language and/or English and/or an asylum language Safe use of digital tools; Experience with tutoris is beneficial
Notes and original content
- Social worker 60
- Their tasks
- Very good oral and written knowledge of German and good oral knowledge of another national language and/or English and/or an asylum language
- Safe use of digital tools;
- Experience with tutoris is beneficial
Questions about this listing
What salary does Caritas Schweiz offer for this role?
Caritas Schweiz lists CHF 58'800 - 89'200 gross per year for this position in Zürich. 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 Caritas Schweiz 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 Caritas Schweiz 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich 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 Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Caritas Schweiz?
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