Social Assistant (M/F) at 60%

Committed for a century to the well-being of elderly people in Switzerland, Pro Senectute is today the largest organization of services intended for them and their loved ones.

Following the departure of the position holder, Pro Senectute Arc Jurassien is advertising a position for its site in Delémont:

Social Assistant at 60%

Mission:
Promote the maintenance of autonomy and quality of life, as well as the integration capacity of elderly people.

Main tasks:

• Welcome and provide support to clients of the social consultation while respecting their freedom of opinion and decision, while encouraging them to make choices for the matters that concern them.
• Evaluate the social situation of clients and their surroundings in their entirety in order to guide and inform them.
• Provide concrete material aid according to needs.
• Network and coordinate the action of different actors (professional or non-professional), activate and/or implement resources to deal with a complex social situation.
• Ensure the follow-up of situations using the code of ethics of the Swiss association of social action professionals as a reference and guaranteeing respect for professional secrecy.
• Participate in the implementation of social policy for the elderly.

Profile sought:

• HES diploma in social work or training deemed equivalent.
• Additional training in gerontology is an asset. At the very least, an interest in working with elderly people is required.
• Additional training acquired as part of continuing education constitutes an asset, as does previous experience in working with elderly people.
• Good knowledge of the medico-social network of the Arc jurassien.
• Proficiency in German is an advantage.
• Driver's license and vehicle available.

We offer you an exciting and varied activity as well as the opportunity to join a dynamic team within a Foundation recognized for its contribution to the well-being of seniors.

Working hours: To be defined (presence mandatory on Thursday morning)

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: According to the salary scale of Pro Senectute Arc Jurassien

Workplace: Delémont

Application deadline: 20 September 2026

Information: Gérard Bonvallat
Head of social consultation
032 886 83 85
gerard.bonvallat@ne.ch

Application: Please send your complete application including your salary expectations (CV, cover letter, diplomas and certificates) only by email to the address below:

Mélanie Stadelmann
HR Assistant
prosenectute.postulation1@ne.ch

Only applications meeting the above criteria will receive a response.