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Internship Position 60 – 80%
- 09 May 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The IGSP Zurich has supported those with mental health issues for 55 years. Join a respectful and empowering work environment.
Tasks
- Assist residents in all aspects of daily living and self-care.
- Participate in and sometimes lead group activities.
- Manage resident documentation and conduct individual discussions.
Skills
- Respectful and empathetic attitude; good German skills required.
- Social competence and a sense of humor are essential.
- Must be willing to learn and adapt.
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About the job
The Interest Group for Social Psychiatry Zurich (IGSP) has been committed to people with mental impairments for 55 years. This is done through various services in the area of supported and assisted living as well as in outpatient outreach.
Our goal: People with mental impairments lead as independent a life as possible and can participate in society. Three points are central: We meet each other with respect and on equal footing. We work goal-oriented with the resources that the client brings. And we see the individual person as a whole.
The five two-person residential groups in the Mattenhof settlement, right next to Stettbach station, offer their residents a suitable framework to expand and strengthen their own independence.
From 1 June 2026 or by arrangement, we offer an internship position 60 – 80% as part of an insight internship (not a training position).
Your area of responsibility:
- Care, promotion and support of the residents in all areas of life
- Participation, involvement and occasional assumption of group activities
- Agreed management of the residents' documentation
- Conducting individual conversations concerning everyday practical matters
- Participation in meetings and possibly supervisions
- Assumption of administrative tasks
- Assumption of domestic chores and everyday maintenance tasks
We expect:
- Respectful and empathetic attitude
- Social competence and humour
- Willingness to learn and change
- Good German language skills
- Everyday practical and domestic skills
- Basic PC knowledge (Office)
We offer:
- Internship position for 6-12 months
- Versatile and varied range of tasks
- Introduction by an experienced and motivated team
- Supportive working atmosphere
- Attractive employment conditions
Are you interested? Then we look forward to your application. Please send your documents to:
Interest Group for Social Psychiatry
Lena Landert, Managing Director: landert@igsp.ch
For further information, the residential house manager Marilena Schwarz, 043 300 27 50 or the managing director Lena Landert, 044 240 16 90, will be happy to assist you.
