Social Worker in Child Protection (50 %)

The Social Department includes an assessment service, the Social Service for Children and Youth, the Social Service for Adults, the Central Services, the Labor Integration Specialist Unit, the Social Audit Office, and the Health Promotion Specialist Unit.

For a meaningful activity where the human being is at the center, we are looking for the Social Service for Children and Youth, starting from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, for a fixed term until 31 August 2027, a

Social Worker in Child Protection (50 %) ##

Your tasks ###

• Assessments of children and adolescents as well as disputed paternities on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB)
• Managing legal guardianships for children and adolescents as well as for paternity and maintenance claims on behalf of the KESB
• General administrative work
• If required, assistance in the foster care supervision department

You bring with you ###

• Degree in Social Work (University of Applied Sciences or University)
• Proven professional experience in child protection
• Knowledge of subsidiarity and social insurance issues
• Good organizational skills and IT skills
• Independent, reliable, resilient, and team-oriented personality
• Proficient German, affinity for writing reports
• Driving license category B

What awaits you ###

• Structured induction and regular case discussions with supervisors
• Regular professional exchange (intervision) within the team
• Working atmosphere based on trust, honesty, and appreciation
• Contemporary employment conditions with the possibility of home office
• Attractive place of work in a central location in Thun
• Care allowance in addition to the family allowance
• Seasonal subscriptions for Strandbad Thun, Flussbad Schwäbis, Kunsteisbahn Thun, as well as discounts at the Stadtbibliothek Thun and in the municipal flower shop