Social Worker Child Protection

Get to know us For Bern. With heart. With impact. In the city of Bern, over 4,500 people distributed across five directorates and more than 80 professional profiles work together. We are engaged with passion and conviction for 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. Act with diversity 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 when it is also thought about, shaped and supported by all. Become part of our team Your work has an impact - for Bern and for the people who live and work here. Shape the community and the future of this city with us: visible, perceptible, sustainable. The Directorate for Security, Environment and Energy is committed to security, protection and help, to environmental protection, a sustainable energy supply and is responsible for building permit procedures as well as for the Tierpark Bern. The Amt für Erwachsenen- und Kindesschutz is the competence center of the city of Bern in the specialist area of investigations, legal guardianship and inheritances. Working days Tasks & profile What you move • Advise and accompany minors as well as their parents and relatives in consensual and statutory child protection • Clarify reports of danger • Manage legal guardianships • Coordinate aid within the system • Conduct child-centered consultations in conflict-ridden separation and divorce situations • Clarify and arrange 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 • Joy and efficiency in administrative activities (incl. recording reports) Application deadline is July 13, 2026. Your benefits in Bern For meaning & city life With us, you change something. You help shape city life, bear responsibility and make Bern more livable. Security & stability We offer you fair payment, 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 training and independent action. Healthy in everyday life With sport, movement and counseling, you stay in shape: physically, mentally, socially - and not just in 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! Lisa Portmann Sektionsleiterin 031 321 63 74 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 some 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 match ours, which experiences and skills you bring, whether our culture appeals to you and how you fit into the team. If there is mutual interest and depending on the position, several interviews take place. All your questions about the position, the team or the terms of employment are always welcome. Step 3: Further steps in the process Depending on the position, we arrange a trial or observation 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 happy if you apply for other exciting positions despite a rejection.