Social Worker 80%

Ostermundigen, with around 19’000 inhabitants, is one of the largest municipalities in the Canton of Bern.

The Social Department is divided into the areas of Social Assistance, Specialist Services, Adult and Child Protection, Generations, and Neighborhood Work. To support the "Case Load" project of the case management team in the Social Assistance area, we are looking for, as of 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, fixed-term until 31 December 2027, a

Social Worker 80%

Time for a professional change?

• You advise and accompany families, children, adolescents, and adults in the area of voluntary and economic social assistance
• You lead clients towards social and professional integration
• You work with clients to develop a basis for cooperation at eye level that takes their living environments and life stories into account

Can you answer the following questions with YES?

• Do you enjoy working with people of diverse origins?
• Do you encounter people in difficult life situations with professional empathy?
• Do you value open communication and teamwork?
• Do you have a degree in Social Work at tertiary level (FH, HF, or university) or an equivalent education and ideally bring experience in statutory social assistance.
• Are you courageous enough to use the existing margins in social assistance in favor of your clients with a view to a sustainable transition?
• Do you like being part of an innovative organization that is currently implementing the "Reduction of Case Load" project?

Super! Then we are looking for exactly you!

Working at the municipality of Ostermundigen means:

You will find a motivating, meaningful working environment with us, a committed team, a versatile and responsible activity with development opportunities, and progressive employment conditions. Your workplace is in the middle of Ostermundigen and is very well connected by public transport. This position is initially fixed-term until 31 December 2027 with the option of continuation or permanent employment.

Do not hesitate!

Your questions will be gladly answered by Simon Käser, Head of Social Assistance, at the number . We look forward to receiving your complete application by 16 October 2026 using the electronic application form on the homepage / job portal. For the job interviews, we ask you to reserve 27 October 2026 already.

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