Intern in Social Work at the DAS Contact Point 80%

Stadt Winterthur

Winterthur

Key information

Publication date:23 September 2025
Workload:80%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Winterthur

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a low-threshold center supporting diverse individuals. Great opportunity to make a difference in a supportive work environment.

Tasks

Oversee and support visitors, intervening during crises as needed.
Provide guidance and triage assistance to visitors effectively.
Ensure hygiene measures and respond to medical concerns promptly.

Skills

Ongoing studies in social work required; friendly, resilient personality.
Flexibility for 7-day operations and weekend shifts is essential.
Enjoy working in the low-threshold addiction sector.

Is this helpful?

Are you looking for a responsible position starting March 1, 2026, or by arrangement, limited to 6 months, in a low-threshold meeting place that supports people with various life challenges? Are you interested in working with individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues? Then we look forward to your application.

Your Tasks

Take on supervisory and care duties, intervene in crisis situations, and build relationships

Advise visitors, guide them, and triage if necessary

Take measures to support hygiene and infection prophylaxis for HIV & Hepatitis

Respond to medical concerns and provide first aid

Ensure the seven-day operation of the contact point including the cafeteria

Your Profile

Ongoing studies in Social Work at a University of Applied Sciences

Resilient, friendly, and eager to learn personality

Enjoy working in a low-threshold (addiction) area

Flexibility in work assignments / 7-day operation (max. 2 weekend shifts per month)

What We Offer

Exciting position at the heart of society

Diverse exchange formats (supervision, intervision) for personal and professional development

Supportive working atmosphere in a motivated and well-coordinated team

Central workplace in the heart of Winterthur

Further benefits can be found on our website

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Ingo Forberger, social worker, phone 052 267 63 49
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/gemeinde/verwaltung/soziales/soziale-dienste/praevention-und-suchthilfe/das-die-anlaufstelle

We look forward to your online application.