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Social Pedagogical Key Worker MNA 100% in Zurich-Uster (m/f/d)
- 06 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Uster
Job summary
Join Caritas Switzerland in Zurich-Uster as a social pedagogue! Make a difference in the lives of unaccompanied minors.
Tasks
- Provide psychosocial support to youth in a structured environment.
- Promote individual growth in education, health, and social skills.
- Coordinate with teams and external partners for effective integration.
Skills
- Recognized social pedagogy qualification or equivalent required.
- Strong intercultural competence and flexibility in working hours.
- Excellent German skills; additional languages are a plus.
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Social Pedagogical Key Worker MNA 100% in Zurich-Uster (m/f/d)
Since March 2024, Caritas Switzerland has been operating asylum centers at various locations in the canton of Zurich on behalf of the canton. As a social pedagogical specialist and key worker, you are responsible for the personal and age-appropriate care, support, and integration of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers at the MNA center on Aathalstrasse in Zurich-Uster.
Your tasks
- Social pedagogical and psychosocial support and care of the young people within the framework of the key worker system
- Promotion of the young people in various areas of life (school, leisure, health, money management) with individual goals and goal reviews
- Development of needs-based daily structures and leisure activities for and with the young people
- Promotion of social and self-competence, independence, and psychological and social integrity as well as establishing a binding framework for communal living
- Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Active interdisciplinary coordination and planning within the team (including close cooperation with the guardianship of the minor youths)
- Budget responsibility according to the implementation guidelines of the canton of Zurich and the requirements of Caritas Switzerland, as well as preparing the accounts
- External networking with cooperation partners and organizations
- Co-responsibility for creating a good house atmosphere and for compliance with the house rules and safety in the center
Our requirements
- Completed recognized social pedagogical training (or equivalent)
- Experience in the migration field and/or youth work desirable
- Very good German skills, additional foreign language skills are an advantage
- Intercultural competence
- Willingness and flexibility to work varying hours (shift/weekend work)
- High sense of responsibility and quality awareness for working with vulnerable, at-risk youth
- Initiative, independence, teamwork skills, and assertiveness
- High resilience and ability to cope with stress
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Impeccable reputation
Work location: Canton of Zurich (Uster)
Start date: immediately or by arrangement
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere in a committed team. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Mr. Serhan Cangatin, Head of MNA Asylum Center, phone +41 76 347 63 22.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by April 5, 2026, via the online portal.
Start date: immediately or by arrangement
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere in a committed team. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Mr. Serhan Cangatin, Head of MNA Asylum Center, phone +41 76 347 63 22.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by April 5, 2026, via the online portal.
