Social Worker Social Assistance (70%-100%)

The city of Langenthal forms the center of the Bernese Oberaargau with a catchment area of around 80-000 people and, with approx. 16-400 inhabitants, is the eighth largest municipality in the Canton of Bern. The Sozialamt of the city of Langenthal is a medium-sized social service with 24 committed social workers, divided into 5 teams, which are led by group leaders, department heads, and a head of office. We have a well-organized administration and are a young and dynamic team. As of 1. August 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a Social Worker Social Assistance (70%-100%) This is your job • Orientation of economic social assistance within the framework of cantonal specifications and internal instructions • Counseling and support of clients with a focus on social and professional integration • Conducting preventive consultations • Goal-oriented case management as well as solution-oriented working even in challenging situations This is what we offer you • Location-independent working (commute, home office, hybrid meeting formats) • Appreciative climate & supporting attitude among the social workers • Support from a separate intake team, a well-coordinated administration team, and an internal legal service • Careful induction by experienced specialists • Intervision and coaching during the induction phase • Internal further training and supervision • Generous support in the area of external further training • Flexible working time model • Central location near the train station • Generous social benefits (pension fund, non-occupational accident premium, daily sickness benefit insurance) • Childcare allowances in addition to the statutory family allowances • Maternity leave of 16 weeks with full wage entitlement This is what you bring with you • Diploma from a university of applied sciences or university for social work • Professional experience very welcome or willingness to familiarize yourself with the broad professional field of statutory social work • Independent, resilient, and team-oriented personality • Confident oral and written expression • Good understanding of administrative processes and good IT user skills Place of work Verwaltungszentrum Jurastrasse 22 4901 Langenthal Google Maps All clear? If not, Joëlle Allemann, Head of Social Assistance Department, is happy to help you (Telephone 062 916 22 86, E-Mail joelle.allemann@langenthal.ch). Or visit us at www.langenthal.ch . We invite you to submit your application with the usual attachments using the online application form.