Kanton Zürich
Wetzikon
Social Worker at kjz Uster 60 - 100%
- 17 July 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Wetzikon
Job summary
Join the team at kjz Uster, a center dedicated to youth and family support. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Provide counseling and support to children and families in need.
- Conduct assessments for child welfare concerns as requested.
- Collaborate with authorities and institutions to ensure effective support.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work from a recognized university required.
- Experience in youth and family assistance is essential.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills are a must.
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About the job
Social Worker at kjz Uster 60 - 100%Good for life – that is our motto. The Office for Youth and Career Counselling (AJB) is responsible for child and youth welfare as well as career counselling. Children, young people and families are at the centre of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with great passion and commitment.
The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Centre) is a polyvalent counselling centre for families, parents, young people, children and toddlers and operates on the basis of the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich. For the Department of Social Work and Mandates at kjz Uster, we are looking for a social worker (60-100%) from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.
You advise and support children, young people, mothers and fathers within the framework of child protection measures and on a voluntary basis. In addition, you carry out assessments in cases of child welfare endangerment on behalf of the KESB. In fulfilling your duties, you work closely with authorities, schools, other institutions and specialist agencies.
You bring:
- a completed degree in Social Work from a university of applied sciences
- experience in youth and family welfare as well as statutory social work
- good knowledge in the area of social insurance
- a persuasive, goal-oriented and assertive personality
- empathy for people in special life situations
- systemic thinking skills and enjoyment of administrative tasks
We offer you:
- an interesting, demanding role in a varied and lively working environment
- a professional, collegial and supportive team consisting of 14 social workers
- regular intervision and supervision
- well-supported induction
- meaningful work for the Canton of Zurich including cantonal employment conditions and social benefits
- a centrally located workplace with modern infrastructure
Can we answer any further questions for you?
For further information, Michael Mazenauer, Head of kjz Uster, is available at Tel. 043 258 48 07 or from 27 July 2026 Hannah Fehr, Head of Social Work and Mandates, at Tel. 043 258 48 31.
We look forward to receiving your complete application via the online tool addressed to Ms Stefanie Porcelli, Human Resources, Office of the Districts of Hinwil, Meilen, Pfäffikon and Uster in Wetzikon. Only applications submitted via our online platform can be processed.
