Social Worker Adult Profile

With around 2400 employees, the Social Department of the City of Zurich commits itself daily to a social Zurich. We are there for everyone and support children, adolescents, and adults in various life situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighborhoods. With their work in the five social centers, the Social Services ensure that the people in the City of Zurich can rely on effective basic social care. For our Sozialzentrum Helvetiaplatz, we are looking for reinforcement as of 01 January 2027 or by arrangement. Social Worker\* Adult Profile ## 80 % Tasks • You advise and accompany adult clients in financial and social difficulties and, together with them, seek ways for sustainable professional and social integration. • You work polyvalently: You arrange economic social assistance and carry out civil law mandates for adults. Variety is guaranteed. • You document your work traceably in a case management system. • You are administratively supported by clerks, can draw on the knowledge of internal specialist departments, and work closely with your colleagues in the team. Profile • University of Applied Sciences degree in Social Work • Professional experience in the direction of economic social assistance and/or in managing mandates in adult protection. Corresponding further training is an advantage. • Commercial organizational flair and good knowledge of financial topics • Joy in working with people and good handling of conflicting expectations • Rapid comprehension of complex situations and the ability to take on different roles in counseling and support We offer A versatile and exciting activity in a very collegial and well-coordinated team with high professional expertise and the possibility to work partly from home. Attractive development opportunities with an exciting internal and external training offer as well as internal specialist departments for support in daily business. Interested? Then we look forward to your online application via the link. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. Martina Blaser, Head of Counseling E-Profile, Tel. +41 44 412 86 68, is happy to answer your questions about the position. Information about the application process is provided by Mélisande Brechbühl, Senior Recruiter, at +41 44 412 61 31. Become part of the Sozialdepartement and move Zurich forward!