Kanton Zürich
Wetzikon
Social Worker at kjz Uster, 60 - 100%
- 29 October 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Wetzikon
Job summary
Join the AJB as a Sozialarbeiterin/Sozialarbeiter in Uster! Opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives.
Tasks
- Support children, youth, and families in protection measures.
- Conduct assessments on child welfare concerns for KESB.
- Collaborate with authorities, schools, and other institutions.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work from a recognized university required.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills essential.
- Empathy for individuals in challenging life situations needed.
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About the job
Social Worker at kjz Uster, 60 - 100%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 centre of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with great passion and commitment.
The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Centre) is a polyvalent counselling centre for families, parents, young people, children and toddlers and operates on the basis of the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich. For the Social Work and Mandates Department at kjz Uster, we are looking for a social worker (60-100%) from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement.
You advise and support children, young people, mothers and fathers within the framework of child protection measures and on a voluntary basis. In addition, you conduct assessments in cases of child welfare endangerment on behalf of the KESB. In fulfilling your duties, you work closely with authorities, schools, other institutions and specialist agencies.
You bring:
- a completed degree in Social Work from a university of applied sciences
- experience in youth and family welfare as well as statutory social work
- a persuasive, goal-oriented and assertive personality
- empathy for people in special life situations
- systemic thinking skills and enjoyment of administrative tasks
We offer you:
- an interesting, demanding role in a varied and lively working environment
- a professional, collegial and supportive team consisting of 12 social workers
- regular intervision and supervision
- well-supported induction
- meaningful work for the Canton of Zurich including cantonal employment conditions and social benefits
- a centrally located workplace with modern infrastructure
Can we answer any further questions for you?
For further information, Nico Zuberbühler, Social Work and Mandates Department, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043 257 57 39.
We look forward to receiving your complete application via the online tool addressed to Ms Stefanie Porcelli, Human Resources, Office of the Districts Hinwil, Meilen, Pfäffikon and Uster in Wetzikon. Only applications submitted via our online platform can be processed.
