Schweizerischer Blinden und Sehbehindertenverband (SBV)
Dietikon
Work Educator for our Day-Structure Offer at BBZ Zurich 60% (m/f/d)
- 15 July 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Dietikon
Job summary
Join the Swiss Blind and Visually Impaired Association to make a difference! This role offers a supportive environment and meaningful work.
Tasks
- Engage participants in creative, hands-on activities and discussions.
- Foster independence and self-determination among users.
- Contribute to team development and organize events.
Skills
- Required: training in social pedagogy or equivalent, plus craft skills.
- Creative versatility, strong communication, and teamwork.
- Administrative proficiency and good PC skills.
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About the job
Are you looking for meaningful work? Do the concerns and needs of people with visual impairments matter to you? The Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (sbv) is the largest national self-help organisation for blind and visually impaired people. We support those affected in leading an independent life. The sbv achieves this goal through education and representing their interests in public, through counselling and raising awareness, as well as promoting innovative technologies.
We are looking for you from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement as
Work Educator for our day-structure offer at BBZ Zurich 60% (m/f/d)
The BBZ location is in Dietikon. With your creative craft skills, you support the participants in their abilities and actively contribute to promoting their initiative. Regular working hours, no evening or weekend shifts.
Your tasks
- You work directly with the participants in the form of creative craft activities, conversations and animation
- You take on your own areas with the aim of promoting the self-determined actions of our blind and visually impaired users
- You independently carry out administrative tasks
- You actively engage in the team for the further development of the operation
- Organisation of events / market
Your profile
- Your training as a work educator or social pedagogue is complemented by basic craft training and enjoyment of cooking
- You like to take responsibility, are a team player and work solution-oriented
- You bring creative versatility, resilience and good PC skills
- In addition, you bring joy and humour – we are convinced that this is a good basis for fulfilling work.
- You have a category B driving licence and ideally your own car
What we offer
- Good support during the introduction to your tasks
- Position with scope for design, diverse tasks and room for independent work at many interfaces
- Collegial team spirit
- Proactive support for further training, as well as regular team supervisions
- Lived leadership principles, e.g. trust and appreciation
- Half-fare travelcard subscription
- Contemporary employment conditions
- Openness to diversity and our willingness to remove barriers
Do you have questions?
Gerald Knoll, Centre Manager BBZ Zurich, will be happy to assist you.
Email: gerald.knoll@sbv-fsa.ch
Phone: 044 740 27 40
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Do you feel addressed?
Would you like to take on this interesting, demanding and varied role? We look forward to receiving your complete online application via our website Arbeiten beim sbv by 7 August 2026. Initial applicant interviews are planned for 18 August 2026.
Email and printed applications will not be considered or returned for data protection reasons.
We look forward to getting to know you.
