Social Worker Intake

Get to know us

For Bern. With heart. With impact.

In the city of Bern, over 4,500 people work together across five directorates 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.

Acting diversely

Diversity makes our city lively and strong - also as an employer. We are committed to ensuring that all people can participate actively and help shape things - regardless of age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, or other characteristics. Because a city for all only arises if it is also thought about, shaped, and supported by everyone.

Become part of our team

Your work has an impact - for Bern and for the people who live and work here. Together with us, shape the community and the future of this city: visible, perceptible, sustainable.

At the Direktion für Bildung, Soziales und Sport, the human being is at the center. The Sozialdienst is responsible for adults seeking help and their family members.

Tasks & Profile

What you move

• Clarifications within the framework of new registrations in the area of economic social assistance, comprehensively covering jurisdiction, subsidiarity, and the concerns of the clients
• Advising people in challenging life situations, supporting and advising in the areas of finance, housing, health, work, and social integration
• Creating initial budgets within the framework of economic social assistance
• Ensuring a professional service within the framework of social assistance legislation and social work
• Mediating services, coordinating various aid offers, setting initial goals, and initiating first concrete process steps

What you bring

• University of applied sciences degree in Social Work
• Professional experience, ideally in the area of public social assistance, and comprehensive knowledge in the area of subsidiarity, social assistance, and Swiss social insurance is desirable
• Rapid perception of complex situations
• Team, communication, and conflict skills as well as interest in interdisciplinary and inter-institutional cooperation
• Planning, organizational, and administrative skills as well as flexibility, independence, and initiative
• Even in hectic situations, you keep a cool head and do not lose your sense of humor

Your benefits in Bern

For meaning & 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, wherever possible, to your life. With us, you bring all areas of life into harmony.

Grow with Bern

We give you space for development, further education, and independent action.

Healthy in everyday life

With sport, 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.

Would you like to learn more?

Contact

Do you have questions about the application process or the employer Stadt Bern? I am happy to help you further.

Questions about the position

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 further!

Andréa Diriwächter

Sektionsleitung Intake

031 321 62 67

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 every 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 for the position align with ours, which experiences and skills you bring, whether our culture appeals to you, and how you fit into the team. If there is interest on both sides and depending on the position, several interviews take place. 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 arrange a trial or trial 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 commitment, you will receive a confirmation, the contract documents, and information on how it continues until the start of the position. Did it not work out? We are pleased if you apply for other exciting positions despite a rejection.