Intern 80 - 100%
Embrach
Key information
- Publication date:14 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Embrach
Job summary
Join the Kantonale Sozialamt as a Praktikant/in (80-100%). Gain hands-on experience in a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Learn and engage in daily care activities with residents.
- Support residents in everyday tasks and leisure activities.
- Assist in administrative and household tasks as needed.
Skills
- Interest in social work and experience with adults with disabilities.
- Responsible, resilient, and independent personality.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a team.
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Intern 80 - 100%
The Cantonal Social Welfare Office, with over 280 employees, takes on diverse, coordinating, and operational tasks primarily in social assistance, social insurance, social institutions, and in the asylum sector at the interface between the federal government, other cantons, cities, municipalities, and various private organizations. It also operates its own facility, tilia, which has over 124 residential and employment places, divided into 12 living groups and 5 workshop areas. The locations are Rheinau, Winterthur, Embrach, and Freienstein. Tilia cares for, accompanies, and promotes adults with cognitive and/or mental impairments.
For our living groups in Embrach, Winterthur, and Rheinau, we are looking for an intern 80 - 100% immediately or by arrangement, for a limited period of 6 – 12 months.
Your main tasks
- You will learn about the care concept of the living group, actively participate in daily care, and promote the practical life skills and resources of the residents.
- You will support and accompany the residents individually in coping with daily life and leisure activities, promoting their independence and social skills.
- You will actively participate in the internal employment offerings.
- You will take on administrative and household tasks.
Your skills and talents
- You are interested in training and/or gaining insight into the described field of activity.
- You are interested in working with mentally and/or cognitively impaired adults and are willing to engage with the demands of daily care.
- You are a responsible, resilient, and independent personality and bring flexibility and teamwork skills.
- You preferably have a category B driver's license.
What you can expect
- A diverse, challenging field of activity.
- Collaboration in a professional, motivated, and committed team.
- Active participation in shaping daily care.
- Professional and individual support.
- Regular team meetings and participation in internal training.
- Interesting training opportunities and cantonal employment conditions.
Application
For further information, please contact Dieter Pani, Education Department, Tel. 043 258 66 04. Please send your online application indicating your preferred place of work via the digital application link.
We look forward to hearing from you! www.zh.ch/wohnheimtilia
We look forward to hearing from you! www.zh.ch/wohnheimtilia
About company
Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
Embrach