Specialist in Asylum Care/Social Assistance or Assistant with Legal Tasks
- 28 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
Social Welfare Office
Specialist in Asylum Care/Social Assistance or Assistant with Legal Tasks 80 - 100%
The Cantonal Social Welfare Office, with over 280 employees, undertakes diverse, controlling and operational tasks primarily in social assistance, social insurance, social services and in the asylum sector at the interface between the federal government, other cantons, cities, municipalities and various private organisations. It also operates its own facility, tilia, based in Rheinau.
For the Asylum Coordination Department, we are seeking a Specialist in Asylum Care/Social Assistance or an Assistant with Legal Tasks from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.
Tasks
- You will handle complex individual cases and enquiries from the asylum sector up to the issuance of decisions
- You will provide professional advice to the various areas of asylum coordination and clarify process-related fundamental questions
- You will answer specialist questions from municipalities in the area of support for refugees
- You will participate in internal and cross-departmental projects and take on responsibilities for sub-areas
Profile
- You have a law degree with in-depth knowledge of social assistance law or a focus on asylum care, or a degree in social work
- You have professional experience in the fields of social assistance or asylum care, migration
- You are a resilient, proactive, service-oriented person with high social competence and a sense of priorities
- You are linguistically skilled and possess a quick grasp, networked thinking ability as well as a high willingness to learn and perform
Offer
If you see challenges as opportunities and experience diversity as an enrichment, you will find an exciting and responsible working environment with us. You will take on a role with social relevance and can actively help shape topics. The Canton of Zurich is a reliable and fair employer with attractive employment conditions, development opportunities and a professional environment.
Application
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
For further information, Felix Lengweiler, Head of Asylum Coordination, is happy to assist you at 043 259 57 58.
We do not consider applications for this position via personnel service companies.
