Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Second Internship Social Work Studies (at least 9 months) 60 - 80%
- 13 October 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Zürich
About the job
Second Internship Social Work Studies (at least 9 months) 60 - 80%Good for life – that is our motto. As part of the Education Directorate of the Canton of Zurich, the Office for Youth and Career Counselling is responsible for the services in the field of child and youth welfare as well as career counselling. Children, young people and families are at the centre of our work.
As an intern, you will gain a versatile insight into the work of the cantonal central authority for adoption from February 2027. You will work closely with your internship supervisor and the team. You can apply your academic knowledge directly in practice, gain your own experience and increasingly take on responsibility.
Among other things, you can expect the following tasks:
- You will participate in the assessment of prospective adoptive parents and contribute to the preparation of social reports for national and international adoptions.
- You will conduct assessments and prepare social reports within the framework of stepchild adoptions on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB).
- You will assist in the supervision of adoptive foster care arrangements and gain insight into the support of foster and adoptive families.
- You will support the management of child protection mandates for adoptive foster children and learn about the connection between social work, law and the welfare of the child.
- You will collaborate with various specialist agencies, authorities and other professionals and gain a comprehensive insight into an exciting and interdisciplinary field of work.
What you bring:
- You are studying Social Work at bachelor level at a university of applied sciences and have already completed an internship
- You can connect different perspectives, think in networks and enjoy developing solutions together with others.
- You are empathetic, communicative, open and team-oriented and bring an appreciative attitude.
- You are open to different family forms and life situations.
- You enjoy writing, can express yourself confidently in German both in writing and orally, and enjoy documentation and administrative tasks.
- You are interested in dealing with legal issues and linking the perspective of social work with legal frameworks.
- You bring curiosity, eagerness to learn and a good sense of humour.
The employment conditions correspond to the cantonal guidelines, the workplace is located in Zurich-Oerlikon.
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. For questions, Vikram Sekerovic (043 259 98 03) will be happy to assist you. Additional information can be found at www.zh.ch/ajb.
