Stadt Thun
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Social Worker (60 – 80 %) as Maternity Cover
- 10 March 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Thun
Job summary
The Social Department focuses on adult and youth services. Join us for a meaningful role!
Tasks
- Manage adult cases for the Child and Adult Protection Authority.
- Provide economic social assistance to clients in need.
- Coordinate services to enhance stability and autonomy.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work and experience in social assistance needed.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills required.
- Fluent German is essential for effective communication.
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About the job
The Social Department includes an assessment service, the Social Service for Children and Youth, the Social Service for Adults, the Central Services, the Employment Integration Office, the Social Audit Office, and the Health Promotion Office.
For a meaningful activity where the person is at the center, we are looking for the Social Service Adults from June 1, 2026, or by arrangement, limited until February 28, 2027, a
Your tasks:
- Managing adult mandates on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority
- Providing economic social assistance
- Advising clients in the areas of work, health, housing, and life design
- Arranging and coordinating services and material assistance
- Building relationships to achieve stability and further development and to strengthen responsibility and autonomy
You bring with you:
- Degree in Social Work (University of Applied Sciences or University)
- Professional experience in statutory social assistance and/or mandate management
- Knowledge of subsidiarity and social insurance issues
- Good organizational, administrative skills and IT knowledge
- Independent, reliable, resilient, and team-oriented personality
- Confident German language skills
What awaits you:
- Structured onboarding into a responsible area of work with daily case discussions with supervisors during the first month of employment and thereafter as needed
- Regular professional exchange and supervision within the team as well as internal training
- Collaboration with a qualified and committed team with assigned case management and digital file management in KLIB
- Work environment based on trust, honesty, and appreciation
- Attractive workplace with modern employment conditions in a central location in Thun
- Care allowance in addition to family allowance
- Subscriptions to Strandbad Thun, Flussbad Schwäbis, Kunsteisbahn Thun, and Thun City Library
Contact
For further information, please contact Joel Erni, Head of Social Service Adults.
