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Social Worker
- 16 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Altdorf
Job summary
Join the SRK Asyl- und Flüchtlingsdienst in Uri, Altdorf! Make a real impact in a supportive environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Advise and support asylum seekers in their integration process.
- Conduct initial interviews and manage social aid applications.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and various authorities.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent; 2 years of experience required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to change.
- Fluent in German (C1); English and other languages a plus.
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About the job
Social Worker
Join us in working towards a more humane world!
For our SRK Asylum and Refugee Service in the Canton of Uri, with workplace in Altdorf (only 40 minutes by public transport from Lucerne), we are looking for an engaged and independent personality as a Social Worker 60 – 80 % to start immediately or by arrangement.
What you can achieve
- You advise and support all groups of people from the asylum and refugee sector in the Canton of Uri in their integration process, taking into account their personal situation and the legal framework
- You conduct initial interviews, provide personal and financial social assistance, and develop courses of action with the assigned individuals
- Case management and completion of client administration using the social assistance software «Tutoris» are also part of your duties
- You work in an interdisciplinary team, as well as with authorities, offices, and schools
What you bring with you
- You have a completed degree in Social Work or an equivalent qualification in the field of Social Work, or you are in advanced training in Social Work and wish to apply your expertise alongside your studies
- You can demonstrate at least two years of professional experience
- You are characterised by your sociability and openness to change. You greatly enjoy respectful interaction with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Confident user knowledge of the MS Office suite
- Negotiation-level German skills in spoken and written form (C1). Good English skills and additional foreign languages are a plus
- Impeccable character proven by a current special private extract (can be requested/delivered after employment)
What to expect from us
- An unusual, interesting, and meaningful field of activity in a changing environment
- A collegial and appreciative working environment where diversity and equal opportunities are lived
- Support for training and further education
- Modern office premises within walking distance of the station
How to join us
We look forward to receiving your complete online application addressed to Ms Doris Goldschmid.
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