Social Worker Asylum and Refugee Affairs (60 - 80 %) with professional deputy function

The city of Opfikon has around 22,000 inhabitants from 121 nations. The meeting of diverse cultures makes Opfikon a lively and versatile city. Opfikon is located in the dynamic region between the airport and the city of Zürich and is excellently accessible by both public and private transport. In the area of asylum and refugee affairs, you will undertake a versatile and responsible task. You will support people with flight and migration backgrounds in demanding social, financial, and personal life situations and promote their integration, stabilization, and independence. As a social worker, you will professionally accompany clients through the asylum and integration process and additionally undertake a professional deputy function within the team. To strengthen our team, we are looking for, as of 1 August 2026 or by arrangement, a Social Worker Asylum and Refugee Affairs (60 - 80 %) with professional deputy function ## Tasks • Case management and counseling within the framework of social assistance and asylum care • Promotion of social participation • Co-design of work processes • Interdisciplinary cooperation, active networking in the municipality and region • Professional support of the team as well as knowledge exchange • Professional deputy for the department management Requirements • Degree in Social Work, if possible further training in the field of social insurance or legal sciences • Several years of professional experience in economic (asylum) social assistance • Appreciative basic attitude as well as clear communication • Administrative skills • Networked thinking, structured, efficient way of working as well as resilience • High social competence, empathy, transparency and a strong solution orientation Offer • Varied, independent and responsible activity with scope for creativity • Collegial team and appreciative working atmosphere • Realistic caseload for careful, well-founded social work • Attractive employment conditions with very good social benefits • Diverse continuing education opportunities • Modern workplace as well as home office possibility • Excellent accessibility with public transport and car Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to your application via our electronic application portal. For questions regarding the application, please contact personal@opfikon.ch . For professional information, Eleonora Mele, Head of Asylum and Refugee Affairs (044 829 68 51, eleonora.mele@opfikon.ch ) is at your disposal.