Stadt Illnau-Effretikon
Effretikon
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Social Worker Intake 80%
- 05 May 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Effretikon
Job summary
The city of Illnau-Effretikon offers diverse urban and rural living. Join a supportive team in a fulfilling role.
Tasks
- Assess and clarify financial claims under social assistance laws.
- Support individuals in claiming benefits from insurers and employers.
- Provide guidance to families in challenging situations and initiate support.
Skills
- Degree in social work or equivalent experience in social assistance.
- Strong knowledge of social security and legal issues.
- Excellent administrative skills and report writing ability.
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About the job
The city of Illnau-Effretikon - located between Winterthur and Zurich - offers attractive conditions for around 18,000 inhabitants with its rural and urban areas, hamlets, centres, and the historic village of Kyburg.
Our team in the Social Welfare department provides economic and personal social assistance as well as asylum support for people residing in Illnau and Effretikon. We are looking for a service-oriented and committed individual to start immediately or by arrangement as
YOUR TASKS IN THIS ROLE ARE:
- Checking and clarifying the responsibility and financial claims of applicants according to the Social Welfare Act, the SKOS guidelines, and the Asylum Support Ordinance
- Supporting those seeking help in asserting claims against social and private insurances, employers, and other third parties
- Advising individuals and families in difficult life situations and initiating initial individual measures and assistance in the health, education, or work integration sectors
- Writing reports and decisions as well as various administrative tasks
YOUR PROFILE FITS EXCELLENTLY IF YOU:
- have a degree as a social worker FH or an equivalent qualification as well as professional experience in social welfare.
- have good knowledge of social security and an interest in legal and financial issues.
- have a flair for administrative tasks and find it easy to write reports and applications.
- convince not only with your professional qualifications but also with an efficient and precise way of working and distinguish yourself through your communicative and service-oriented manner.
- enjoy working in a cooperative working atmosphere characterised by openness, appreciation, and mutual respect.
What we value in our work and many other information and impressions can be found at www.ilef.ch . For an initial exchange, you are welcome to contact Sabine Maetze, Head of Social Welfare, telephone 052 354 23 94.
A role for you? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.
