Kanton Zürich
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Intern 80 - 100%
- 03 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Kantonale Sozialamt as a Praktikant/in 80-100%! Gain hands-on experience in social support and community engagement.
Tasks
- Learn and participate in daily care activities for residents.
- Support individuals in daily living and leisure activities.
- Assist with administrative and household tasks.
Skills
- Interest in training or insight into social work.
- Ability to work with cognitively or mentally impaired adults.
- Strong teamwork, flexibility, and independence.
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About the job
Intern 80 - 100%The Cantonal Social Office with over 280 employees takes on diverse, controlling, and operational tasks mainly in social assistance, social insurance, social institutions, and the asylum sector at the interface between the federal government, other cantons, cities, municipalities, and various private organizations. It also operates its own facility, tilia, which has over 126 residential and employment places, divided into 12 residential groups and 5 studio areas. The locations are Rheinau, Winterthur, Embrach, and Freienstein. Tilia cares for, supports, and promotes adults with cognitive and/or psychological impairments.
For our residential groups in Rheinau, we are looking for an intern 80 - 100% starting 01.03.2026 or by arrangement, limited between 6 – 12 months, with the subsequent possibility of training as a care specialist.
Your main tasks
- You will get to know the care concept of the residential group, actively participate in daily care, and promote the practical life skills and resources of the residents
- You support and accompany the residents individually in managing everyday life and leisure activities, promoting their independence and social skills
- You actively participate in the internal employment offer
- You take on administrative and housekeeping tasks
Your skills and talents
- You are interested in training and/or gaining insight into the described field of activity
- You are interested in working with adults with psychological and/or cognitive impairments and are willing to engage with the demands of daily care
- You are a responsible, resilient, and independent person and bring flexibility and teamwork skills
- Ideally, you have a category B driving license
What you can expect
- A versatile, demanding field of activity
- Working in a professional, motivated, and committed team
- Active participation in shaping daily care
- Professional and individual support
- Regular team meetings and participation in internal training
- Interesting training opportunities, including the possibility of shortened basic training as a care specialist
Application
For further information, please contact Dieter Pani, Education Service, Tel. 043 258 66 04. Please send your online application via the digital application link.
We look forward to hearing from you! www.zh.ch/wohnheimtilia
