Social Worker: Assessment Unit (70 - 80 %)

About the job

Do you want to commit yourself to the welfare of 44,600 people and take on a meaningful task independently? Then you are in the right place with us. Welcome to the municipality of Köniz. As the fourth largest municipality in the canton of Bern, Köniz is characterised by its diversity and serves as the bridge between city and countryside. It employs around 800 staff in 100 professions.

From 1 January 2027, the Social Department is looking for you due to a retirement as

Social Worker: Assessment Unit (70 - 80 %)

The Assessment Unit supports people in challenging life situations. It clarifies individual support needs and accompanies vulnerable adults, families, children and young people. The experienced team is committed to sustainable solutions and reliable support.

Your impact with us

• Assessing risk situations and writing case analyses for the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB)
• Conducting conversations with affected persons and their relatives as well as initiating and carrying out appropriate interventions – mostly directly in their living environment
• Obtaining relevant information from professionals, institutions and authorities
• Advising and supporting people seeking help within the framework of personal assistance and close cooperation with various internal departments as well as external specialist offices and institutions
• Clarifying subsidiary and supplementary support services and coordinating the corresponding deployments
• Planning and implementing situation-appropriate crisis interventions

How you inspire us

• University of applied sciences/preferred degree in Social Work, Law, Psychology or similar
• Further training in child and adult protection, for example a CAS or a specialist course in the field of assessments is an advantage
• Ideally, initial professional experience in a comparable role
• Sound expertise and enjoyment in actively contributing this to the professional development and quality assurance of the unit
• Enjoyment in contact with people as well as high resilience, sense of responsibility and strong communication skills
• Committed, eager to learn and solution-oriented personality with an interest in continuous professional development

What to expect with us

• A respectful, collegial collaboration and a good working atmosphere
• Work-life balance: annual working hours, part-time work, care days and home office depending on the role
• Generous holiday arrangements: at least 26 days of holiday, plus age-related additional days, 41-hour week as well as the possibility to take one or two unpaid weeks off
• Competence-based development opportunities as well as individual training and further education
• High independence and autonomy – supported by an experienced and stable team

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.

To be able to offer our clients both female and male advisors if needed, we especially welcome applications from men.

Additional information about the position is gladly provided by Ursula Schibler, Head of the Assessment Unit, Tel 031 970 92 33.

Your HR contact

Katja Spichiger

HR Consultant

Tel. 031 970 93 35

Visit us at www.koeniz.ch