Social Worker Social Assistance & Child Protection, 60-80 %

Child welfare in focus. Clarity in complex situations. And people who stick with it when it gets difficult.

Through their work in the five social centers, the Soziale Dienste ensure that the people in the city of Zürich can rely on effective basic social services.

For our experienced team in the Sozialzentrum Dorflinde, we are looking for a committed personality as of January 2027 or by arrangement.

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• You advise and support adult clients and families in financial and social issues and develop viable perspectives together with them.
• You manage cases in economic social assistance and/or take on civil law mandates in child protection.
• You clarify complex life situations, make professional assessments and coordinate cooperation with internal and external agencies.
• You manage your cases independently and take responsibility for professional and traceable case management.
• You work closely with clerks, specialist departments and your team and benefit from mutual professional exchange.

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• University of Applied Sciences degree in Social Work
• Professional experience in child protection and/or in statutory social work; corresponding further training is an advantage
• Quick comprehension and the ability to professionally assess complex situations
• Confident appearance and clarity even in demanding conversations
• Professional handling of different interests and the ability to build viable relationships even in conflicts

We offer ##

• Exciting cases with responsibility: You work with a demanding portfolio in child protection and manage your mandates independently.
• Support in everyday life: Administrative support and internal specialist departments are at your side so that you can concentrate on your core tasks.
• Development that suits you: Diverse continuing education and development opportunities open up new professional and organizational perspectives for you.
• A meaningful task: You make a concrete contribution to ensuring that children and adolescents in challenging life situations receive good perspectives.

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About us ##

At the Soziale Dienste, over 1000 employees help shape social Zürich. We accompany and support people in different life situations, promote participation and strengthen social cohesion. Our services include social assistance, child and adult protection, school social work, child and youth welfare and socioculture. We perform our work interdisciplinary and throughout the entire city: in school buildings, counseling centers, the five social centers as well as in facilities such as the Jugend- und Kulturhaus Dynamo, the Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse and the Quartierzentren Schütze and Bäckeranlage.

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Questions about the position can be answered by Rhea Stöckli at +41 44 412 81 07. Information about the application process is provided by Burcu Parilti, Senior Recruiter, at +41 44 412 62 22.

Become part of the Sozialdepartement and move Zürich forward!

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