Social Work Specialist 60+ Pilot Project überBrücken 50-60%

About the job

Ostermundigen, with around 19,000 inhabitants, is one of the largest municipalities in the canton of Bern.

The Social Department is divided into the areas of social assistance, adult and child protection, specialised services, as well as generations and neighbourhood work. The latter includes the Info Netz Generationen office. For this, we are looking for a fixed-term position for three years from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

Social Work Specialist 60+ Pilot Project überBrücken 50-60%

Time for a professional change?

• You will establish the "überBrücken" counselling centre as part of the pilot project
• You will conduct preventive calls and home visits following indications from organisations within the Ostermundigen social network
• You will advise, support and accompany people through challenging life transitions and critical life events, focusing on older persons
• You will inform and raise awareness among professionals and key persons for early detection and organise training within the Ostermundigen social network
• You will work closely with the adult protection and outreach social work departments

Can you answer the following questions with YES?

• Do you have a university degree in social work or a comparable discipline?
• Do you approach people in difficult life situations with professional empathy?
• Do you have experience in social counselling and work with older adults, and ideally are familiar with the official context and economic social assistance?

Great! Then we are looking for you!

Working for the municipality of Ostermundigen means:

You will find a motivating, meaningful working environment with an exciting and very diverse range of tasks, including personal responsibility, scope for creativity, and progressive working conditions. Your workplace is located in the centre of Ostermundigen and is very well connected by public transport. This position is initially fixed-term until 31 December 2030, with the option for continuation or permanent employment.

Do not hesitate!

If you have any questions, Alexandra Schneider, Head of Generations and Neighbourhood Work, is happy to assist you at 031 930 12 70, or Stefan Nussbaum, Head of Adult and Child Protection, at 031 930 12 65. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the electronic application form on the homepage www.ostermundigen.ch / job portal by 10 November 2026. Please reserve 25 and 26 November 2026 for interviews.