Child Protection Worker from 80% to 100%
République et Canton de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Key information
- Publication date:13 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Neuchâtel
Job summary
Join the État de Neuchâtel as an Intervenant·e en protection de l'enfant! Enjoy a flexible work environment with a committed team.
Tasks
- Conduct social investigations for civil and criminal authorities.
- Collaborate with families and institutions for youth protection.
- Manage civil and penal mandates in child protection.
Skills
- Hold a degree in social sciences or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Experience in supporting children in difficulty.
- Knowledge of the Neuchâtel social and judicial network.
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Child Protection Worker from 80% to 100%
- SPAJ282
- The SPAJ's missions consist of ensuring the prevention, promotion, and protection of youth and taking care of adults in difficulty. The service develops and finances outpatient care for children and guarantees the well-being of placed children while financially supporting extrafamilial care structures and specialized education institutions.
As part of your role, you perform youth protection social work in collaboration with families and institutions.
You conduct social investigations for civil, criminal, and administrative judicial authorities, assume civil and criminal guardianship mandates, respond to consultations, and handle voluntary mandates.
Holder of a diploma in social sciences or an equivalent qualification, issued by a recognized University of Applied Sciences or university, you have specific training in child protection (CAS) or are ready to follow it while employed.
Your professional background demonstrates extensive experience in the care and support of children in difficulty, and you possess good knowledge of the Neuchâtel social and judicial network.
You know how to manage stress in a demanding context and also work in a team and network.
Holder of a driving license and a motor vehicle, you are willing to use it for service purposes.
- Neuchâtel
- April 1, 2026, or to be agreed
- January 28, 2026
- Ms. Anouk Francey-Sammt, team leader, tel. 032 889 82 07
- Class 9
- A varied activity within a competent and committed team.
- Flexible hours and the possibility to work remotely.
- Flexibility and autonomy in organizing your work.
This full-time position can be filled between 80% and 100%.
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