Social Worker for Maternity Cover 60%

About the job

Ready for a responsible and social challenge?
Do you want to be part of an organisation that is strongly committed to social issues and sustainability and puts people at the centre? You enjoy working on an equal footing with people from different backgrounds. You are familiar with the Swiss social security system and keep an overview even in hectic situations — then you are in the right place with us. Here you can make a significant difference for people in various situations and make an essential contribution to them.
We are looking for you as part of a fixed-term maternity cover. Fixed term 1 January 2027 to 31 January 2028

You are ready for this:

• Initial consultation, triage
• Advice and support for individuals and families
• Organisation and coordination of support networks (health, daily structure, housing, etc.)
• Providing information and assistance in the areas of housing and accommodation, work/daily structure, integration, health, finances, authorities/justice, etc.
• Accessing financial benefits from social insurancesEnsuring professional case management
• Submitting internal and external applications

You bring with you:

• FH or university degree in social work
• Skills and experience in social counselling and/or statutory social work
• Enjoyment of both teamwork and working independently
• Social competence as well as team, negotiation and assertiveness skills
• Flawless written and spoken German
• Membership of a state-recognised church in the canton of Bern
• Interest in church-related topics

We offer you:

• A varied, meaningful, independent and demanding activity
• Internal and external training and further education
• Fair remuneration and above-average contribution to social benefits
• Central workplace in the beautiful Länggass district in Bern

Who we are
Close to people, responsible and sustainable, we are committed daily to the well-being of our fellow human beings. As the Centre of Expertise for People and Society of the Roman Catholic General Church Community of Bern and surroundings, we work in the areas of volunteer work, ageing, migration, social work, palliative care, sustainability, spirituality – and for a good life for all!

How to proceed
Apply now online by 25 September 2026.
We look forward to receiving your complete application!

The initial interviews will take place directly in September.

For further information, please contact Flavia Nicolai, Co-Head of the Centre of Expertise for People and Society, at
031 300 33 57 or team colleague Franziska Eggenberg at 031 300 33 62.
Further information about the Centre of Expertise for People and Society of the Catholic Church Region Bern can be found at: www.kathbern.ch/menschundgesellschaft