Sozialarbeiterin/Sozialarbeiter mit Schwerpunkt Sozialhilfe, 80 bis 100%

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This job ad was AI-translated from German. See original Job summary Show Wädenswil, a vibrant city by Lake Zurich, seeks a dedicated professional. Join a supportive team in a dynamic work environment. Tasks Conduct case assessments and clarify responsibilities in social services. Manage cases in economic and personal assistance effectively. Handle adult protection and voluntary income management tasks. Skills Tertiary education in social work or related fields preferred. Strong administrative skills and proficient German communication. Ability to think critically and work efficiently under pressure. About the job Wädenswil is an attractive town on the left shore of Lake Zurich with just over 26,000 inhabitants. Around 380 employees work in the town administration, providing comprehensive services to the population on a daily basis. The Social Services department belongs to the Social Affairs division and is responsible for advising and supporting people with social and/or financial problems in the areas of social assistance and adult protection. For the Social Work team within Social Services, we are looking for a committed and motivated individual from 1 July 2026 or by arrangement as Your areas of responsibility include Case intake and clarification of material and formal responsibility Comprehensive case management in the area of economic and personal assistance Management of mandates in adult protection Management of mandates in the area of voluntary income and asset administration Administrative tasks What you bring with you A tertiary-level education, preferably in Social Work, ideally further training in social insurance or law A positive attitude and interest in social assistance and social insurance law issues Administrative skills, good command of German spoken and written Networked thinking, structured and efficient working style as well as resilience We offer you A varied, lively and interesting, but also demanding challenge A motivated team that supports each other and where laughter is also welcome Plenty of scope for creativity in everyday work and in actively developing our internal processes Attractive and targeted training opportunities Annual working hours, 5 weeks’ holiday as well as the possibility to work flexibly from home Your workplace is located in the town centre by the beautiful Lake Zurich with good public transport connections and parking facilities For further information, please contact Sonja Gilgen, Head of the Social Work Team, 044 789 74 82 or Olivia Sigrist, Head of Social Services, 044 789 74 84. Have we piqued your interest? Then we warmly invite you to apply via the Wädenswil town online portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.