School Social Worker: Köniz Buchsee (50 %)

Do you want to commit yourself to the well-being of 44 600 people and undertake a meaningful task independently? Then you have come to the right place. Welcome to the Gemeinde Köniz. The Gemeinde Köniz, as the fourth largest municipality in the Canton of Bern, is characterized by its diversity and is the bridge between city and country. It employs around 800 employees in 100 professions.

As of 1 November 2026 or by arrangement, the Department of Education, Social Institutions and Sport, Prevention Office, Child and Youth Work, is looking for you as

School Social Worker: Köniz Buchsee (50 %) ##

What you will achieve with us

• Counseling of students (basic level to 9th grade) on (psycho-)social topics
• Counseling of school leaders, teachers and legal guardians
• Networking and cooperation with specialized specialist offices and authorities, triage
• Advising the school in the implementation of health promotion and prevention
• Informing and raising awareness regarding relevant child and youth topics
• Professional advice and professional assessment in cases of potential child welfare risks
• Class interventions and coaching of the teacher in social challenges (e.g., conflicts, bullying) in the class
• Participation in a diverse team of school social workers

How you will inspire us

• Higher education in Social Work or Social Pedagogy
• Subject-specific further training, e.g., CAS Systemic Counseling or CAS School Social Work
• Experience and joy in working with children and adolescents
• Interest in working in a school setting
• Independent and networked working, organizational skills
• Open, empathetic personality and confident appearance
• Independent, team player, flexible, resilient and communicative

What awaits you with us

• Appreciative, collegial cooperation and a good working atmosphere
• Compatibility of professional and private life: annual working time, part-time work, care days and home office depending on the function
• Generous holiday regulations: at least 26 vacation days, additional vacation days graduated by age, 41-hour week as well as the possibility to take one or two unpaid weeks off
• Competence-based development opportunities as well as individual training and further education

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to your complete online application.

Additional information about the position will be gladly provided by Lukas Meili, Head of School Social Work, Tel. 031 970 95 14.

Your HR contact

Maryanne Appenzeller

HR Consultant

Tel. 031 970 92 08

Visit us at www.koeniz.ch.