Social Pedagogue (m/f/d)
Oberuzwil
Key information
- Publication date:09 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Oberuzwil
Job summary
Join the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with 6000 employees. We focus on community welfare and offer diverse services.
Tasks
- Support youth in a residential group to build social skills.
- Promote educational and professional development for young adults.
- Contribute to a safe society through meaningful rehabilitation efforts.
Skills
- Experience in social work or related fields is essential.
- Strong communication skills to engage with youth effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
We create perspectives for people towards a self-responsible life outside of criminality and thus make an important contribution to a safe society. The Office for Penal Enforcement of the Security and Justice Department employs around 260 staff in various professional fields. The Platanenhof youth home supports juveniles and young adults placed under civil and criminal law according to social pedagogical principles and concepts. New social, educational, and professional development perspectives are developed with the youths in a closed or open setting.
In the open residential group Kondor, we are looking for the following diverse and responsible tasks immediately or by arrangement
Workload: 60%
Workplace: Oberuzwil
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information under:
Further information is gladly provided by:
Mr. Philippe Meier, Group Leader, phone 058 228 17 26
Ms. Dagmar Müller, Home Management, phone 058 228 17 15
Information about the institution can be found at: http://www.platanenhof.ch
Information about the St. Gallen penal enforcement at: www.justizvollzug.sg.ch