Social Worker in Adult Protection (Professional Legal Representative / Professional Legal Representative) 80 - 90 %

Do you want to commit yourself to the welfare of 44 600 people and undertake a meaningful task with individual responsibility? Then you have come to the right place. Welcome to the Gemeinde Köniz. The Gemeinde Köniz, as the fourth largest municipality in the Canton of Bern, is characterized by its diversity and is the bridge between city and country. It employs over 800 employees in 100 professions. As a result of a succession arrangement for a long-standing employee, the Social Department is looking for you as of 1. October 2026 or by arrangement as Social Worker in Adult Protection (Professional Legal Representative / Professional Legal Representative) 80 - 90 % ## What you will achieve with us • Carrying out adult protection mandates according to ZGB based on modern methodological principles and a Swiss average caseload • Supporting your clients in personal, legal, and material matters • Participation in intervision, internal training, and supervision • Collaboration in an established and motivated team with a culture of open doors and professional support from supervisors How you will inspire us • Degree (University/University of Applied Sciences) preferably in Social Work or Law • Experience in statutory social work, ideally in adult protection • Strong communication skills and talent in dealing with people, great sense of responsibility, and high resilience • Exact and independent way of working in the administrative area as well as the motivation to also take on administrative tasks • Humorous personality who enjoys being part of a team • Friday as a working day is a plus, but not a must What awaits you with us • Appreciative, collegial cooperation and a good working atmosphere • Compatibility of work and private life: annual working hours, part-time work, care days, and home office depending on the function • Generous holiday regulations: at least 26 vacation days, additional vacation days graded by age, 41-hour week as well as the possibility to take one or two unpaid weeks off • Competence-based development opportunities as well as individual education and training • As one of the few services exclusively specialized in adult protection, we offer you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in selected subject areas and to participate in internal projects, workshops, and working groups • Careful, clearly structured, and individually coordinated induction • Weekly case discussions enable a sound professional exchange and offer secure support • A noticeable administrative relief through an efficient tandem model according to the KOKES recommendations • Good accessibility with public transport and rentable parking spaces directly in front of the workplace Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to your complete online application. Additional information about the position will be gladly provided by Lucca Bürki, Co-Head Adult Protection Group, Tel. 031 970 93 48. Your HR contact Katja Spichiger HR Consultant Tel. 031 970 93 35 Visit us at www.koeniz.ch.