Social Worker 40% (m/f/d)

About the job

Are you looking for meaningful work? Do the concerns and needs of people with visual impairments matter to you? The Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (sbv) is the largest national self-help organisation for blind and visually impaired people. We support those affected in leading an independent life. The sbv achieves this goal through education and representing their interests in public, through counselling and raising awareness, as well as promoting innovative technologies.

We are looking for you from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement for our counselling centre in Fribourg as

Social Worker 40% (m/f/d)

If you are aiming for a higher employment level, you can combine this position with the also advertised role as a rehabilitation specialist in the field of Low Vision (40%) in our counselling service.

Your workplace is located in the centre of Fribourg. You will be part of a motivated and committed team of eight employees and support them in accompanying people with visual impairments.

Your tasks

• Advising blind and visually impaired people as well as their relatives.
• Initiating and accompanying administrative procedures related to social benefits to which people with visual impairments may be entitled.
• Coordinating rehabilitation measures with the various parties involved (specialists for Low Vision, orientation and mobility, activities of daily living, job coaching, doctors, schools, employers, and insurance companies).
• Individual support and assistance in social and professional rehabilitation.
• Informing and raising awareness among the public and professional circles about the needs of blind and visually impaired people and representing them vis-à-vis authorities and specialist agencies.

Your profile

• Completed studies in Social Work (FH/HES) or an equivalent qualification as a social worker.
• Several years of professional experience as a social worker.
• German or French at native speaker level with very good knowledge of the other language (bilingual activity).
• Good knowledge of social insurance, especially IV and AHV.
• Experience in supporting and rehabilitating people with disabilities.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and networking.
• Ability to analyse complex situations related to social and professional integration and develop solutions.
• Knowledge of the Fribourg health and social network.
• You hold a driving licence.

What we offer

• Good support during the introduction to your tasks
• Position with scope for creativity, diverse tasks and room for independent work at many interfaces
• Collegial team spirit
• Proactive support for further training
• Lived leadership principles, e.g. trust and appreciation
• Half-fare travelcard subscription
• Contemporary employment conditions
• Openness to diversity and our commitment to removing barriers

Do you have questions?

Christian Roulin, Head of the Fribourg Counselling Centre, will be happy to assist you.

Phone: +41 26 322 10 50 (central) +41 26 347 21 56 (direct)

Do you feel addressed?

Would you like to take on this interesting, demanding and varied role? We look forward to receiving your complete online application via our website Arbeiten beim sbv by 30 September 2026. Initial interviews are planned for 7 and 8 October 2026.

Email and printed applications will not be considered or returned for data protection reasons.

We look forward to getting to know you.