Social Worker, 85%

Pro Senectute Kanton Zürich has been committed to the well-being of older people for over 100 years as a private, non-profit foundation. We are the most significant specialist organization for all questions surrounding old age. With diverse services and advisory offers, we provide competent support to senior citizens, their relatives, as well as authorities and institutions throughout the canton.

For our service center Limmattal and Knonaueramt, we are looking for an engaged personality for a maternity cover, ideally from 1 December 2026, fixed-term until

1 August 2027, as

Social Worker, 85% ##

What you will achieve with us

• You support people aged 60 and over and their relatives in gaining financial security, designing suitable living and life situations, clarifying questions regarding health, retirement, and pension provision, and leading as self-determined a life as possible with social participation.
• You create orientation in complex topics such as social insurance, supplementary benefits, pension provision, and adult protection, and ensure that entitlements are clarified and benefits become accessible.
• You enable older people to live independently in their familiar environment for as long as possible, accompany them through challenging life phases, and develop individual, sustainable solutions together with them.
• You manage your assigned municipalities independently and build and expand sustainable relationships with municipalities, specialist offices, and other network partners.
• You actively contribute your personality and professional expertise and help shape the professional exchange within the team.

What you bring with you

• You have a degree in Social Work (FH) and bring professional experience in social counseling.
• You bring knowledge in the field of social insurance, particularly regarding supplementary benefits, or are motivated to study these topics in depth.
• You enjoy working independently, take responsibility, and maintain an overview even in demanding situations.
• You are empathetic and solution-oriented and value professional exchange as well as collaboration in the team.
• You work in a structured manner, organize yourself well, and set the right priorities.
• You complete administrative tasks reliably and have good MS Office skills.

What awaits you with us

• A meaningful activity with a direct impact on older people.
• A collegial team that will introduce you carefully and in which professional exchange is of high importance.
• A lot of independence and the opportunity to take responsibility and help shape your own work.
• Versatile cooperation with municipalities, specialist offices, and other partner organizations.
• Contemporary employment conditions and good continuing education opportunities.
• A modern workplace in the immediate vicinity of Schlieren station.

We look forward to meeting you!

Please apply via our online tool with the usual documents such as a cover letter, CV, certificates, and diplomas.