Trainee Employee - University of Applied Sciences Social Work (60%, fixed-term)

18 June 2026
60%
Permanent position
Winterthur

About the job

The professional guardianship is responsible for managing official measures in adult protection law as well as for personal assistance according to the Social Assistance Act (excluding economic social assistance). From 1 December 2026 or by arrangement, you will learn to manage guardianships for adults over at least 3 years.

Your Tasks

Advise clients on personal, financial, administrative and legal matters and represent them under delegation from the mandate holders

Build sustainable relationships with clients involving their environment

Collaborate with involved professionals and institutions

Prepare reports and applications for the Child and Adult Protection Authority KESB

Administration and individual case documentation

Your Profile

Admission for a part-time degree in Social Work at a University of Applied Sciences

Interest in statutory social work with compulsory clients

Experience in commercial, social insurance law or psychiatric fields is an advantage

Eager to learn, resilient and a team player with communication strengths and a good sense of humour

What We Offer

Comprehensive practical guidance with plenty of scope for creativity

Short routes to internal services such as legal service, additional benefits, social assistance

Extensive competencies and efficient decision-making processes in case management

Responsible and varied position

Further benefits can be found on our website

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Natascia D’Anna, Head of Department, telephone 052 267 56 63. Want to learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/sozialedienste

We look forward to receiving your online application.