Social Worker Intake

Get to know us

For Bern. With heart. With impact.

In the city of Bern, more than 4'500 people distributed across five directorates and more than 80 professional profiles work together. 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 when 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. Shape the community and the future of this city with us: visible, perceptible, sustainable.

At the Direktion für Bildung, Soziales und Sport, the person is at the center. The Social Service is responsible for adults seeking help and their family members.

Due to additional job percentages in the area of Intake, we are looking for several social workers to strengthen our team as of 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Application deadline: 16 November 2026
Interviews will take place on 18 and 20 November 2026.

Tasks & Profile

What you move

• Clarifications within the framework of new registrations in the area of economic social assistance regarding responsibility, 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 professional service within the framework of social assistance legislation and social work
• Mediating services, coordinating various aid offers, setting initial goals and initiating initial concrete process steps

What you bring

• University 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 insurances desired
• Rapid grasp 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

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 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 advice, 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

Do you want to learn more about this position and our team at the Stadt Bern? I look forward to meeting you and am happy to help!

Yvonne Vonlanthen

Stv. Sektionsleitung Intake

031 321 60 31

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 conversation.

Step 2: Conversations

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 conversations 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 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 commitment, you will receive a confirmation, the contract documents and information on how things proceed until the start of the position. Did it not work out? We are happy if you apply for other exciting positions despite the rejection.