Zugerberg
Trainee Social Pedagogue 60%
- 12 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Impact a better future! Contribute to fulfilling our mission in the field of migration with commitment and professionalism. At ORS, we accompany refugees from their arrival in Europe to their integration into the local community. Neutral, flexible and mindful – values that guide us in our work and form the basis for the positive difference we achieve together.
ORS operates in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy and is part of the Serco Group, an international provider of public services. Our mission focuses on the care and integration of asylum seekers and refugees. With employees from over 100 nations, we promote diversity and cohesion. Quality and responsible action are our top priorities.
As a partner of the federal government, cantons and municipalities, we offer you the opportunity to engage in a socially relevant field.
To complement our team at the MNA Sennhütte location, we are looking for a trainee social pedagogue at 60% starting 01.01.2027.
Your Responsibilities
- Accompanying and supporting asylum-seeking and refugee youths in everyday life (key worker role)
- Promoting clients’ independence, social integration and personal development
- Supporting with personal, social and health-related issues
- Assisting in managing conflict and crisis situations
- Collaborating with authorities, schools, health services and other specialist agencies
- Maintaining and managing client files and ensuring complete documentation
- Writing reports, memos and correspondence
- Working in an interdisciplinary team and participating in team meetings and case discussions
Your Profile
- Ongoing studies in social pedagogy or social work (HF or FH)
- Enjoy working with people from diverse cultures and life situations
- High social competence, empathy and resilience
- Independent, responsible and structured working style
- Category B driving licence and own vehicle
- Good user knowledge of MS Office applications
- Willingness to work weekend shifts according to duty roster
- Impeccable character (no entries in debt enforcement or criminal records)
- German | spoken: C1 | written: C1
You are proactive and fully committed to the tasks entrusted to you. Your strengths include flexibility, independent working and a healthy assertiveness. High work quality and a consistent service and customer-oriented mindset are natural to you. You communicate skilfully and your positive attitude is motivating, facilitating your access to people and promoting collaboration. Advisory and high social competence as well as confident demeanour complete your profile.
What We Offer You
- A varied and meaningful training position in the asylum and integration sector
- Professional support by a practical trainer throughout the entire training period
- Regular practical guidance, reflection discussions and case reviews
- The opportunity to apply and deepen theoretical knowledge directly in practice
- A committed, appreciative and intercultural team
- Varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
For questions, Ms Sumitha Yogarajah, Team Leader Social Pedagogy, is happy to assist you at +41 76 388 89 94.