Social Worker or Social Deacon 80 %

The Kirchgemeinde Frieden Heiliggeist ( www.friedenheiliggeist.refbern.ch ) southwest of the city center includes traditional and developing neighborhoods. We are part of the innovative cooperation project Dock8, work in the Heiliggeistkirche with the offene Kirche Bern, and encompass the largest parish area in the city of Bern. The church center Bürenpark also belongs to our sphere of activity. You will primarily carry out your activities at our location in the Holliger Quartier. Due to maternity leave, we are looking for a temporary position from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement until 30 April 2027 as a Social Worker or Social Deacon 80 % Your tasks • Social counseling: individual case assistance and counseling • Needs-oriented church community work: networking and promoting cooperation with other institutions, working in neighborhood-related projects and activities • Work with volunteers, taking into account their diverse skills and needs Your profile • Completed training in Social Work FH (Bachelor) or Social Diaconia • Experience in social counseling and community work • Independent, open, proactive, and team-oriented personality • Skills and willingness to cooperate/network with other institutions • Willingness to work flexible hours • Openness towards the Reformed Landeskirche as a working environment as well as interest in church life and spirituality • You are a member of a cantonally recognized Landeskirche or are willing to become one We offer • Diverse social work/social diaconia in a rapidly changing social space • Interdisciplinary cooperation • Participation in the innovative cooperation project Dock8 • Independent way of working with opportunities to help shape church activities • Employment according to the specifications of the Gesamtkirchgemeinde Bern • Support from the parish staff team and the Kirchgemeinderat Contact For technical information, please contact Erika Hunziker, 079 631 72 69, erika.hunziker@refbern.ch and Pia Neuhaus, 079 664 36 59, pia.neuhaus@refbern.ch . We look forward to receiving your application by 27 August 2026 at bewerbung@refbern.ch .