Social Worker

Schwarzenburg has around 7000 inhabitants. The diverse municipality with its historic village core is located in the Gantrisch Nature Park and is easily accessible by public transport. Schwarzenburg is the regional center in the triangle of Bern, Thun and Freiburg.

The Sozialdienst Schwarzenburg is still looking for a social worker! But it is different from what you probably think:

The past eventful months have shaped us positively and we are a cheerful, versatile and motivated team, which will be led by a co-management from January 2027. In the areas of social assistance and KES, we are guided by specialists. The experienced administration supports us. Our attractive office premises are located in a rustic-modern building.

To complete our team, we are looking for as soon as possible a

Social Worker ##

(Employment level 80 - 90 %)

Your main tasks ###

Social Assistance

• Clarification, assessment and provision of social assistance benefits
• Counseling and support of social assistance recipients
• Preventive counseling for the transmission of information, networking and advice for those seeking advice

Child and Adult Protection

• Mandate management of adults as well as minors
• Clarification of reports of danger
• Further orders from the KESB and from courts

Your profile ###

• Diploma in Social Work FH/HFS/BSc
• Experience (at least internship) in statutory social work (social assistance and/or KES)
• Good IT skills (we work with the case management system KLIB)
• You are independent, committed, resilient and also find your way well in challenging situations
• You work goal- and solution-oriented, are empathetic and can assert yourself if necessary. You are a team player, loyal and like to work systemically and interdisciplinary

Your future ###

• We offer you a versatile, responsible and meaningful activity
• Collegial support from a professional, humorous and great team
• Contemporary employment conditions with good continuing education opportunities
• Generous office premises, parking spaces
• Possibility for hybrid working methods (office and home office)