Social Worker in Child Protection (50%)
- 16 October 2026
- 50%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent)
- Thun
About the job
The Social Department includes an assessment service, the Social Service for Children and Adolescents, the Social Service for Adults, the Central Services, the Employment Integration Office, the Social Audit Office, and the Health Promotion Office.For a meaningful role where the person is at the centre, we are looking for a Social Service for Children and Adolescents from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, limited until 31 August 2027, a
Social Worker in Child Protection (50%)
Your tasks:
- Assessments of children and adolescents as well as disputed paternities on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB)
- Managing guardianships for children and adolescents as well as for paternity and maintenance claims on behalf of the KESB
- General administrative tasks
- Assistance in the foster child supervision department if required
You bring with you:
- Degree in Social Work (University of Applied Sciences or University)
- Proven professional experience in child protection
- Knowledge of subsidiarity and social insurance issues
- Good organisational, administrative skills and IT knowledge
- Independent, reliable, resilient and team-oriented personality
- Confident German language skills, affinity for report writing
- Driving licence category B
What awaits you:
- Structured induction and regular case discussions with supervisors
- Regular professional exchange (intervision) within the team
- Working atmosphere based on trust, honesty and appreciation
- Modern employment conditions with the possibility of home office
- Attractive workplace in a central location in Thun
- Care allowance in addition to family allowance
- Season tickets for Strandbad Thun, Flussbad Schwäbis, Kunsteisbahn Thun as well as discounts at the Thun city library and the municipal flower shop
For further information, please contact Brigitte Walther, Head of Social Service for Children and Adolescents.
033 225 84 56
More information at www.thun.ch/jobkarriere
