Interns

About the job

HOUSING Social Pedagogical Services

BACHTELEN

Start your path in social pedagogy

Are you interested in training in the social field and want to find out if social pedagogy really suits you? Are you at least 20 years old, have completed school or an apprenticeship, or are you looking for a meaningful interim solution with perspective?

An internship with us offers you the opportunity to get to know the everyday professional life of social pedagogues realistically, practically, and with guidance. With us, you will be specifically prepared for training at a university of applied sciences, higher technical school, or another social pedagogical training. If we have training places available, you can complete your studies afterwards.

Who we are

At Bachtelen, children, adolescents, and young adults are the focus. We support them in challenging life situations with expertise, commitment, and an appreciative attitude.

In our mixed-gender residential groups in Grenchen, Derendingen, and Hägendorf, we shape everyday life together with the young people and create spaces for development, stability, and perspectives.

Our work thrives on relationships, reliability, and professionalism – and on being able to accompany young people in important developmental phases.

We are looking for from August 1, 2026

Interns

for our residential groups in Grenchen, Derendingen, and Hägendorf.

Your internship as preparation

During your internship, you will get to know the everyday life in a social pedagogical residential group and gain valuable practical experience for your further training path.

You will gain insights into

• Relationship building and pedagogical everyday work
• Structuring of group daily life
• Collaboration in the team as well as with parents and specialist agencies
• Pedagogical concepts such as trauma pedagogy, life-world orientation, and empowerment

In doing so, you will develop not only professional basics but also personal skills such as self-reflection, communication skills, and a sense of responsibility.

Your tasks

• Co-shaping the daily life of children and adolescents (meals, leisure, homework, daily structure)
• Supporting professionals in pedagogical tasks and offers
• Taking on age- and competence-appropriate areas of responsibility in everyday group life
• Participating in team meetings, case discussions, and professional coaching

You will be gradually introduced to your tasks and given responsibility according to your competencies – always accompanied and supported by the team.

What you get from us

• A meaningful, varied activity in a committed, professional team
• A fixed practical supervisor through a qualified professional
• Regular supervisions, case discussions, and professional coaching
• A broad and realistic insight into the professional field of social pedagogy
• A clearly structured framework with reliable contact persons and transparent expectations

Our employment conditions

• Minimum age 20 years. Minimum employment 6 months. Workload 80 – 100%
• Paid breaks
• Fair allowances for weekend and holiday services
• Social insurance beyond the legal minimum
• Various employee events
• Up to 5 additional paid vacation days

What you bring

• Interest in future training in the social field (e.g., social pedagogy / social work HF / FH)
• Enjoyment of working with children and adolescents
• Resilience, openness, and willingness to learn
• Willingness to take responsibility and develop personally
• Prior knowledge is not required – motivation, reliability, and genuine interest are important.

Curious?

Whether directly after school, after an apprenticeship, or as a conscious reorientation:

We look forward to hearing from you and will gladly tell you more about the internship and your opportunities with us.

For information, please contact

Marica Balestrieri, Head of Projects Housing Area, Tel. +41 32 654 85 85

Your applications

By email to: marica.balestrieri@bachtelen.ch

By post to: Marica Balestrieri, Bachtelen, Bachtelenstrasse 24, 2540 Grenchen

To apply for this job, send your documents by email to marica.balestrieri@bachtelen.ch