Intern in the Social Pedagogical Field (100%)

09 April 2026
100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join Das Kinder- und Jugendheim Oberi in Winterthur, offering support for children and youth. This is a unique opportunity to work in a nurturing environment!

Tasks

Help structure daily activities for eight children aged 5-12 years.
Facilitate and engage in various leisure activities.
Support household tasks like cooking and shopping.

Skills

Must be at least 22 years old with strong communication skills.
High social competence and flexibility are essential.
Good PC skills and effective verbal and written communication.

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About the job

The Oberi Children and Youth Home is an offer of the residential youth welfare of the city of Winterthur. In our four coeducational and mixed-age residential groups, we offer a total of 32 places for children and young people aged 6 to 18 years. Two groups specialize in children (6–13 years) and two in adolescents (13–18 years). For one of our children's residential groups, we are looking for an intern from mid-August 2026 to mid-August 2027.

Your Tasks

Designing and structuring the daily routine of eight children aged between 5 and 12 years

Accompanying and organizing leisure activities

Implementing developmental goals

Supporting household tasks (cooking, shopping, chores)

Participation in the summer camp as well as in overarching institutional events

Your Profile

Minimum age 22 years

Good communication skills, high social competence

Assertiveness, flexibility, resilience, and humor

Good PC skills, good oral and written expression

Willingness to work evening shifts (but no night shifts and only very limited weekend presence)

What We Offer

Varied and meaningful work environment in a motivated team

Workplace in the heart of Oberwinterthur

Good accessibility by public transport and car

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Marc Lenherr, Pedagogy and Quality Department, phone +41 52 267 10 13.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.