Social Work Specialist (70%)

About the job

The SZBLIND is the national umbrella organisation for the Swiss blind and visually impaired community. Since 1903, we have been committed nationwide to improving the living conditions of people with visual, hearing-visual impairments and deafblindness – with expertise, aids, research, awareness-raising and direct support.

At the Zurich location, from July 2027 in Olten, we are looking for an independent and proactive personality as of 1 March 2027 or by arrangement for the position of

Social Work Specialist (70%)

Your Area of Responsibility

In this role, you will accompany and advise people with hearing-visual impairments and deafblindness as well as their personal environment in the assigned region (cantons of Zurich, Schaffhausen)

• You conduct social and psychosocial counselling and clarify the individual situation together with the clients.

• You advise on legal, social and financial matters and identify suitable internal and external support services.

• You mediate assistants and supervise your own pool of volunteer staff. You work closely with internal specialists and external agencies to ensure coordinated, interdisciplinary support.

• You maintain the regional professional network and contribute occasionally to group offerings, advocacy and public relations.

Your Profile

In addition to your strong social skills and interest in working with people with hearing-visual impairments and deafblindness, you bring the following qualifications:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences in social work and have at least three years of professional experience in social work.

• You understand complex life situations, recognise support needs and develop suitable and sustainable solutions together with the clients.

• You communicate appropriately for the target audience and adapt your communication to different needs; very good German is required, French or sign language are advantageous.

• You work interdisciplinarily and cooperatively and deliberately build and maintain contacts with specialist agencies, authorities and other partners in your region.

• You act independently and responsibly, organise your work in a structured manner and are open to continuously developing your expertise and the scope of your duties.

The position is fundamentally also suitable for people with disabilities. We are open to individual solutions and adjustments in the workplace.

Our Offer

With us, you benefit from attractive employment conditions that offer you flexibility, security and development opportunities.

• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, home office depending on the role and other flexible working arrangements.

• Leisure: At least 30 days of holiday, paid breaks and paid absences for important personal events.

• Remuneration: 13th month’s salary, loyalty bonuses from the 5th year of service, CHF 89,000 - 95,000 at 100% employment level.

• Mobility & Communication: Half-fare travelcard, allowance for mobile telephony or company mobile phone.

• Development: Individual training and further education opportunities.

• Social Benefits: Full coverage of premiums for daily sickness benefits as well as occupational and non-occupational accident insurance, generous continued salary payments in case of illness and accident.

• Pension: Pension fund solution with an employer contribution of 52%.

Your Application Process

We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your complete documents by 3 November 2026 at the latest via Jobs.ch. For questions, Astrid von Rotz, Head of Social Work Department, is happy to assist you (079 123 93 61).

The initial interviews will take place on 10 and 11 November 2026 via Zoom. The second interviews will be held on Wednesday afternoon, 18 November 2026 or Thursday morning, 19 November 2026 in Zurich at Ausstellungsstrasse 36.