Kanton Zürich
Wetzikon
16 hours ago
School Social Worker at Hittnau School, 50%
- 11 May 2026
- 50%
- Wetzikon
Job summary
Join us as a Schulsozialarbeiter/in in Hittnau, where we support children. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with meaningful benefits.
Tasks
- Advise and support students, parents, and teachers on social issues.
- Conduct interventions in classrooms during crises and conflicts.
- Engage in prevention and project work with school teams.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work and experience in school social work.
- Strong communication skills and independent work approach.
- Expertise in counseling, prevention, and intervention.
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About the job
School Social Worker at Hittnau School, 50%Good for life – that is our motto. The Office for Youth and Career Counselling (AJB) is responsible for child and youth welfare as well as career counselling. Children, young people and families are at the heart of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with great passion and commitment.
For Hittnau School, we are looking for a school social worker (50%) starting 1 August 2026 or by arrangement. You will advise and support pupils, parents and teachers in educational and social matters. In times of crisis and conflict, you will carry out interventions in classes. Furthermore, you will engage in prevention and project work. You will collaborate with the school management, school teams and specialist agencies.
You bring:
- a diploma from a university of applied sciences in social work
- professional experience in school social work or the CAS School Social Work with counselling experience at the interface of youth welfare and school
- skills in counselling, prevention and intervention
- an independent and interdisciplinary working style
- strong communication skills
- enjoyment in working with children and young people in the school environment
We offer you:
- a varied, complex and independent role
- presence on at least 3 working days per week
- a professional team
- meaningful work for the Canton of Zurich including cantonal employment conditions and social benefits
Can we answer any further questions?
For further information, Elias Schwegler, Head of Regional School Social Work, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043 259 80 52 or by email at elias.schwegler@ajb.zh.ch.
Do not hesitate and apply with us, because "Good for life" also applies to our employees. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the online tool addressed to Ms Stefanie Porcelli, HR Specialist at the Office for Youth and Career Counselling, Office of the Districts Hinwil, Meilen, Pfäffikon and Uster in Wetzikon. Only applications submitted via our online platform can be processed.
