Social Worker 60 - 90% in the Intake Team of the Social Welfare Department

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Social Worker 60 - 90% in the Intake Team of the Social Welfare Department

Wanted: Team member who makes the difference!

Do you have a broad back, are a team player, and ready to make a real difference for people in particularly vulnerable situations? Then you are exactly right with us in the Olten social region. We are looking for a social worker 60 - 90% in the intake team of the Social Welfare Department starting 01.05.2026 or by agreement for a maternity cover (limited until 31.12.2026).

General Information

• Workload
• 60 - 90%
• Start date
• 01.05.2026 or by agreement
• Employer
• Municipality of Olten
• Type of employment
• limited until 31.12.2026
• Type
• Job offer

Tasks

As part of the intake team, you are the first point of contact for clients seeking advice. Your work is extremely varied and demanding:

• Checking entitlement to economic and personal assistance according to the Social Law of the Canton of Solothurn and the guidelines of the Olten social region
• Advising and supporting clients in the sense of the triple mandate with professional discretion within the framework of legal requirements
• Structured handover of cases to long-term counseling
• Close cooperation and coordination with internal and external actors (offices, organizations, specialist agencies, contact persons)
• Participation in the further development of the intake team, especially regarding processes, responsibilities, work tools, and the quality of case triage

Expectations

• Degree from a university of applied sciences for social work (or equivalent qualification)
• Professional experience in the field of statutory social work
• Resilient, flexible, and reflective personality
• Desire and interest to actively help develop the social welfare office
• Knowledge and experience in the commercial field
• Knowledge of the case management system KLIBnet (advantageous)
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork

We offer

• A centrally located workplace (in the middle of the city of Olten – train station within a 10-minute walk) with the possibility of home office
• Our annual working time allows you to organize your working hours flexibly and adjust them as needed
• A responsible, varied, and independent activity in a well-organized public institution
• Personal and professional support from a colorful group of cheerful people with very different biographies, views, and life experiences
• We promote your personal development and further training opportunities and take your individual career planning into account

Procedure

We look forward to getting to know you:

Please send your complete application documents including photo by email to bewerbungen@olten.ch

Further information

Information provided by:

Lukas Geiger, Head of Social Welfare Department ad interim, lukas.geiger@olten.ch