Social Worker in Child Protection (50 %)

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

For a meaningful activity where the person is at the center, we are looking for the Social Service for Children and Adolescents, starting 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, temporarily until 31 August 2027, a

Social Worker in Child Protection (50 %)

Your tasks:

• Assessments of children and adolescents as well as disputed paternity on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB)
• Management of 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, administrative skills and IT knowledge
• Independent, reliable, resilient and team-oriented personality
• Proficient German, affinity for writing reports
• Driver's license category B

What awaits you:

• Structured induction and regular case discussions with supervisors
• Regular professional exchange (intervision) in 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

Further information will be gladly provided by Brigitte Walther, Head of the Social Service for Children and Adolescents.

Further info at

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