Social Worker as maternity cover

Social Worker (50 %) as maternity cover The Social Department includes an assessment service, the Social Service for Children and Adolescents, the Social Service for Adults, Central Services, the Social Audit Office, the Health Promotion Specialist Unit, and the Labor Integration Specialist Unit. For the assessment service, we are looking for a Social Worker (50 %) as maternity cover starting from 1. October 2026 or by arrangement, fixed-term until 30. April 2027 Your tasks: Initial assessment, networking, coordination and initiating immediate measures in the areas of social assistance and adult protection Assessments in the field of adult protection on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB) New intake and clarification of eligibility for social assistance applications Advice and support for individuals regarding material, financial, legal and personal issues with the goal of professional and social integration What you bring: Degree in Social Work (University of Applied Sciences or University) Several years of professional experience in statutory social assistance and/or adult protection Comprehensive knowledge of subsidiarity and social insurance issues Teamwork skills, flexibility, resilience, quick comprehension as well as good organizational and administrative way of working Communication and conflict management skills, initiative and innovativeness Very good German language skills in speaking and writing What awaits you: Versatile and exciting activity in a committed and well-coordinated team Independent work with creative freedom in an attractive and varied field of work Modern employment conditions with the possibility of home office Very attractive and centrally located workplace on the Aare Subscriptions to Strandbad Thun, Flussbad Schwäbis, Kunsteisbahn Thun and Stadtbibliothek Thun Care allowance in addition to the family allowance Further information will be gladly provided by Jaussi, Head of Assessment Service. Further info at jpid5ef7176jm jit0626jm jiy26jm