Dipl. Social Pedagogue FH/HF 70% - 90% (m/f/d)

20 May 2026
70 – 90%
Permanent position
Frenkendorf

Job summary

Join Erlenhof in Basel-Landschaft, supporting youth! Great chance to make a difference in a positive work environment.

Tasks

Assist unaccompanied minors aged 14-18 in their daily lives.
Support their personal growth and integration into society.
Lead group activities and manage individual cases effectively.

Skills

Degree in Social Pedagogy or similar required.
Strong interpersonal skills with youth essential.
Ability to work flexible hours and handle diverse situations.

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About the job

On behalf of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, the Erlenhof | Foundation cares for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers at various locations. For our WUMA in Frenkendorf (residential groups for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers) we are looking from 01.08.2026, limited until 31.01.2027 with the possibility of extension, for a

Dipl. Social Pedagogue FH/HF 70% - 90% (m/f/d)

Your field of activity:

Care of unaccompanied adolescent asylum seekers (UMA) aged between 14 and 18 years in the daily life of the residential group
The aim of your work is to promote these young people in their personal and social development as well as to support them in their integration tasks and to prepare them for an independent way of life
You provide adolescent asylum seekers, based on our pedagogical concept, primarily with orientation and security and respond appropriately and competently to their individual needs
Promotion of skills as well as leisure activities and group activities
Joint design of the group daily routine with the young people, whereby you place great value on promoting their independence and are jointly responsible for the group rules and appropriate condition
Case management of approx. 4 young people, including writing and composing development reports, support plans and protocols

What you bring with you:

Degree in Social Pedagogy HF/FH
Excellent and proven professional and social skills in working with young people
Driving licence category B is a prerequisite
You are a sensitive and trustworthy person who easily gains access to the adolescent asylum seekers
Strong perception skills to quickly gain a comprehensive overview of an overall situation

We are looking for a resilient, curious, empathetic, articulate and humorous person with heart and a resource- and solution-oriented attitude. With your winning personality and positivity, you contribute significantly to a joyful and motivating working atmosphere. Willingness to work irregular hours is expected.

What we offer you:

We live an appealing, transparent and benevolent philosophy that places great value on satisfied employees. We promote your professional and personal development and, through the variety of our internal operations, you benefit from an interesting range of fringe benefits, above-average social benefits and many other perks. Our attractive employment conditions are based on the guidelines of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft.

Have we convinced you?

Please send us your complete application documents via the "Apply now" button.

For further information, Deborah Di Micco Macedo, Head of Asylum Division, Tel. 079 897 12 94 is available to you.

We look forward to hearing from you!