Social Worker M/F, 100%, Fixed-term contract, Accommodation Reference Unit - Integration and Operational Support Directorate

About the job

At Hospice général, we work towards better living together in Geneva

Founded in 1535 in Geneva, our institution supports people who, at a certain point in their lives, need assistance for the necessary time to (re)gain sustainable autonomy. We promote the social and professional reintegration of people receiving social assistance, we welcome and accommodate asylum seekers whom we support in their integration process. Finally, we participate in combating the isolation of seniors.

We are more than 1,600 employees spread over 60 sites throughout the canton. We support more than 40,000 people.

By joining our institution, you will contribute to fulfilling our social mission, rooted in our values of collaboration, respect, commitment, and kindness.

In a context where our teams operate in demanding and constantly changing fields, we are committed to offering stimulating working conditions: we aim for diversity and inclusion, value collective intelligence, encourage exchanges and innovation, and promote initiative-taking and experimentation.

Your mission

• Support beneficiaries of Hospice général housed in emergency and temporary accommodation in finding permanent housing;
• Strengthen housing expertise within the institution by developing partnerships with housing and accommodation stakeholders;
• Monitor existing schemes and propose accommodation solutions adapted to beneficiaries' needs.

Your main activities

• You are a key internal contact for all issues related to housing or emergency or temporary accommodation (telephone helpline and within HG units);
• You are a resourceful and expert collaborator in housing and accommodation matters and keep informed of developments and needs in accommodation. You act as a reference for partners as well as institution staff;
• You organise and lead information sessions, helplines, and workshops related to housing search for Hospice général staff, partners, or at the Social Information Office;
• You provide social support related to housing for people in accommodation or precarious housing in collaboration with the referring social workers, aiming for them to access sustainable housing or an accommodation solution adapted to their needs;
• You support the referring social workers by promoting and disseminating best practices in accommodation and housing;
• You act as a mediator and facilitator of exchanges with partners and referring social workers and/or beneficiaries to create an environment of collaboration and mutual support;
• You participate in various accommodation projects;
• You develop and maintain relationships with partners in the accommodation network and hoteliers both internally and externally to Hospice général.

Your profile

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in social work, human or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification;
• You have a strong interest in housing issues;
• You have good adaptability and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team;
• You are flexible and willing to work irregular hours;
• You demonstrate dynamism, initiative, and a great deal of creativity to successfully carry out your activities;
• Good current use of common IT tools.

We offer you

• An open and respectful corporate culture;
• Continuous skills development through an attractive training policy;
• Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities;
• Real solutions to promote work-life balance;
• Numerous cultural and sporting activities to enjoy collectively within the institution.

Work rate: 100%

Contract type: Fixed-term contract 18 months

Job grade: 16

Start date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 18.09.2026

Our recruitment process

It takes place in several stages depending on the type of position, where each step conditions the next: application analysis, telephone interview, recruitment interviews with management and human resources and, if applicable, job test and/or assessment type evaluation for management positions and certain specific roles.

Interested in this position?

The recruitment service of Hospice général looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, highest level diploma obtained, work certificates). For optimisation of application tracking, we invite you to apply only online via our career space, LinkedIn or JobUp, in response to a specific job offer. Paper and email applications will not be considered.