Social Worker / Social Assistant 70%

Morat

Key information

Publication date:07 August 2025
Workload:70%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Morat

Job summary

The commune of Morat offers various services to over 9,500 residents. This picturesque historic town by Lake Morat is a popular destination and attractive place to live and work.

Tasks

Support individuals and families facing difficult life situations.
Assess material aid needs and organize entitled assistance.
Collaborate with other services and optimize social support.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent required.
Experience in social assistance preferred.
Strong communication skills in German essential.

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The municipality of Murten provides various services to over 9,500 residents. The small historic town and the picturesque landscape by Lake Murten are a highly appreciated excursion destination and an attractive place for residence, business, and work.
The social service of the Murten Region (municipalities of Greng, Meyriez, and Murten) is committed to the social and professional integration of social assistance beneficiaries and is available to residents in case of problematic social situations. We are looking for a
Social Worker / Social Assistant 70% starting on November 1, 2025, or by agreement.
Your tasks
You advise, accompany, and support individuals and families in difficult life situations. In this process, you adopt a goal-oriented approach focused on existing resources.
You clarify the needs for material assistance, assert the subsidiary benefits, and organize the aid to which beneficiaries are entitled.
You also carry out all related administrative tasks.
You maintain contacts with other services and organizations.
You are committed to the development and optimization of the service.
Your profile
You hold a Bachelor's degree in social work (or an equivalent qualification), you are committed, flexible, and already have professional experience.
You are interested in contributing to improving the living conditions of individuals seeking advice and can manage divergent requests.
You enjoy investing your professional knowledge and communication skills in the interest of beneficiaries and the service.
Preferably, you already have experience in social assistance.
You have good knowledge of German (oral and written required).
Our offer
With us, you will find a responsible and diverse activity in a small
team and in a well-structured service. The social assistance service is conducted jointly with the guardianship service of the Murten Region.
Attractive employment conditions and social benefits.
Do you feel concerned?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send your complete application to: Municipality of Murten, Ms. Kathrin Pellet, Rathausgasse 17, P.O. Box 326, 3280 Murten or by email to jobs@murten-morat.ch.
For further information, please contact Ms. Kerstin Hecht, head of the social service (phone: 026 550 22 96, kerstin.hecht@murten-morat.ch).
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