Social Worker Child Protection

Social Worker Child Protection Become part of our team Your work has an impact – for Bern and for the people who live and work here. Help us shape the community and the future of this city: visible, perceptible, sustainable. The Direktion für Sicherheit, Umwelt und Energie is committed to safety, protection and help, to environmental protection, sustainable energy supply and is responsible for building permit procedures as well as the Tierpark Bern. The Amt für Erwachsenen- und Kindesschutz is the competence center of the City of Bern in the field of investigations, legal guardianship and inheritances. What you move Advise and accompany minors as well as their parents and relatives in consensual and statutory child protection Investigate reports of endangerment Manage legal guardianships Coordinate help within the system Conduct child-centered consultations in conflictual separation and divorce situations Clarify and distribute delegated social assistance What you bring Diploma from a university of applied sciences in Social Work Professional experience in the field of child protection – further training an advantage High social competence and resilience Planning and organizational skills Enjoyment and efficiency in administrative activities (incl. recording reports) Application deadline is 10. August 2026. Your benefits in Bern For purpose & city life With us, you change something. You help shape city life, take responsibility and make Bern more livable. Security & stability We offer you fair pay, clear structures, regulated working hours and long-term perspectives. Space for your whole life Our working model adapts to your life wherever possible. With us, you bring all areas of life into harmony. Grow with Bern We give you space for development, further training and independent action. Healthy in everyday life With sports, movement and counseling, you stay in shape: physically, mentally, socially – and not just at the workplace. Advantages for every day We offer you practical extras that make your everyday life easier and more enriching. Contact Do you have questions about the application process or about the employer Stadt Bern? I am happy to help you further. Would you like to learn more about this position and our team at the Stadt Bern? I look forward to meeting you and am happy to help! Wiedmer Section Leader Unsure if you meet all the requirements? Even if you do not (yet) bring all the requirements – we are curious, want to get to know you and look forward to your application! Your application process This is how the application process works with us: Step 1: Online Application Submit your application documents online via our job portal. In order for us to process your documents further, you must create a login. After you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation. We assess each application individually based on the criteria in the job advertisement. This sometimes takes a little time. If your application fits, we will contact you for an initial interview. Step 2: Interviews In the job interview - by telephone, on-site or online - we want to get to know you. We check whether your expectations of the position align with ours, what experiences and skills you bring, whether our culture appeals to you and how you fit into the team. Depending on the position, several interviews take place if there is mutual interest. All your questions about the position, the team or the employment conditions are always welcome. Step 3: Further steps in the process Depending on the position, we will arrange a trial or taster day, give you a professional task, organize a meeting with the team or invite you to an assessment. As a rule, reference inquiries are also part of our application process. You will be informed transparently about all steps in the process. Step 4: Application decision Are you convinced by us and we by you? After a verbal acceptance, you will receive a confirmation, the contract documents and information on how things proceed until the start of the position. It didn't work out? We would be happy if you apply for other exciting positions despite the rejection. For Bern. With heart. With impact. In the Stadt Bern, over 4'500 people work together distributed across five Direktionen and more than 80 professional profiles. We are committed with passion and conviction to the people who live here, who work here. Together we shape the community and the future of this city – visible, perceptible, sustainable. For our city. For Bern. jpidba5aab2jm jit0731jm jiy26jm