Social Worker between 45% and 50%

Ref 2586672 | Date: 21 Oct 2026 State of Neuchâtel Social Worker between 45% and 50% (CDD) SMIG173 Migration Service (SMIG) - Social Asylum Office for first reception (OSAP) The OSAP is one of the entry points for persons from asylum assigned to the canton by the Confederation. They are taken care of in collective accommodation centers, including the one in Perreux. During their stay, they are socially supported by multidisciplinary teams and receive material aid to ensure their basic needs. Your missions As a social worker at the Perreux center, you contribute to the empowerment of persons taking into account their capacities, the institutional and legal context as well as their rights and obligations. Life in the center and social supervision You ensure the care (social support and follow-up) of the persons assigned to you. In this context, you explain the operating rules of the center, establish files and manage arrivals. As part of the follow-up, you analyze the situation of the persons by establishing a professional relationship based on trust and respect. You identify the options of the persons and help them make decisions and undertake the steps best adapted to their situation. Social assistance benefits You calculate the right to social assistance in light of the rules in force. You manage penalties, deposits and indemnities. You ensure the follow-up of their health file, and the follow-up of network partners. Organization and administration You participate in team meetings during which tasks are organized, daily schedules are developed, and support strategies are defined. You participate, at the request of the head of office, in projects of the office and/or the service. Your profile Holder of a HES bachelor's in social work or a degree deemed equivalent, you have at least two years of significant experience in a similar function and structure. Teamwork motivates you and you demonstrate reliability by showing precision, rigor and systematicity, while respecting work procedures and regulations. You manifest a particular interest in the field of migration and possess a real sensitivity to working with a multicultural public. Flexible and endowed with good analytical and listening skills, you are able to manage and defuse conflict situations thanks to your mediation skills. You are versatile and solution-oriented but also holder of a driving license, indispensable for the function. Knowledge of the asylum field as well as English and/or other foreign languages constitute an asset. This position is to be filled as part of a maternity leave. We offer you * Varied work within a competent and dynamic team. * A multidisciplinary field of activity focused on humans. Information M. Nicolas Senn, head of office. tel. or by email: [Écrire un email](< >) [Travailler à l'État](< >) Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person, regardless of their origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued. Application deadline: 4 November 2026 Salary: Flat rate Start of activity: To be agreed jpidfe81ac7jm jpit1043jm jpiy26jm