Night Watch

wita Directorate for Housing, Integration, Day Structure and Work

from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

An important link between the clinical treatment of people with mental illnesses and the desired inclusion of people with psychiatric experience are the rehabilitative facilities in the areas of housing, work and day structure. The WohnPassage Weidli is a transitional housing facility with integrated employment offering 22 places for people with mental health-related impairments who want to take a step towards independent living after a hospital stay or an outpatient-treated crisis. These places are managed in various properties in the municipality of Kehrsatz. The support of users in the WohnPassage Weidli takes into account their individual condition, offers support in crisis situations and helps to maintain or build social relationships – users are given the opportunity to prepare for independent living by practising and strengthening the necessary skills.

Your tasks

• You take over the care of 22 users as a night shift worker
• If necessary, you are the contact person for the users and administer medication
• You are responsible for ensuring the observance of night rest
• You independently carry out various administrative tasks
• The shift is from 20:45 to 07:45, you can usually retreat to the rest room from 24:00

Your profile

• You have completed training as a Health Specialist (FaGe) or Care Specialist (FaBe) EFZ or have other professional experience in the social and health sector
• You have experience in dealing with people who have mental difficulties
• You are willing to cover night shifts on weekends and public holidays
• You are characterised by your social skills, patience and resilience
• You have good PC user skills and are willing to perform administrative tasks

Your contacts

Britta Bronneberg

Britta Bronneberg answers your specialist questions: T: +41 58 630 63 91

If you have questions about the application process, please contact

Yanis Emanuel Ryser

Email: bewerbungen@upz-bern.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71

The UPZ

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and further education as well as research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz

Your workplace

Weidliweg 2, 3122 Kehrsatz