Social Worker 80%

Pro Senectute Kanton Zürich has been committed to the well-being of older people as a private, non-profit foundation for over 100 years. We are the most significant specialist organization for all matters relating to old age. With diverse services and advisory offerings, we provide competent support to seniors, their relatives, as well as authorities and institutions throughout the canton. Our social counseling is active at seven locations in the canton of Zürich. To fulfill our service promise of reliable, timely, and high-quality counseling at all locations, we are building a cantonal resource pool. For this purpose, as of 1 September 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a committed and empathetic personality in a permanent position as a Social Worker 80% ## What you will achieve with us ### • You will support our social counseling teams flexibly and according to demand at seven locations in the canton of Zürich. You will take on counseling as well as time-limited case management and contribute your professional expertise where it is currently most needed. • You will advise people aged 60 and over and their relatives on financial, personal, and practical life questions. In doing so, you will support them in gaining financial security, finding suitable ways of living and housing, living independently in a familiar environment for as long as possible, and being able to make important decisions responsibly. • You will provide orientation in complex topics such as social insurance, supplementary benefits, pension provision, and adult protection. You will ensure coordinated, needs-based support, clarify entitlements, and facilitate access to suitable benefits as well as to our individual financial assistance. • You will actively contribute your experience and personality, promote professional exchange, and contribute to the further development of our advisory offerings. • You will represent Pro Senectute Kanton Zürich externally - with specialist lectures and engagement in the public. • As part of our social counseling, you will work closely with the location-specific teams and will be well integrated in the canton. Your organizational connection to the Dienstleistungscenter Zimmerberg offers you a supportive environment with professional exchange, personal networking, and coordinated deployment planning.  What you bring with you ### • You appreciate varied assignments, quickly familiarize yourself with new teams as well as tasks, and meet changes with openness and flexibility. • You have a degree in Social Work (FH) or a comparable training in the social field as well as sound professional experience in social counseling. • You have very good knowledge in the area of social insurance, particularly supplementary benefits, or are motivated to acquire this specialist knowledge. • You are an empathetic, clear, and solution-oriented personality who enjoys working independently, sets priorities reliably, and values professional exchange within the team. • Foreign language skills (e.g., Italian, Spanish, or French) are a plus. What awaits you with us ### • A meaningful activity with visible social relevance. • An appreciative working environment with committed colleagues as well as lived professional exchange. • The opportunity to contribute your experience, take on responsibility, and develop personally and professionally. • Attractive employment conditions and diverse development opportunities. • Modern workplaces at seven locations that are easily accessible by public transport. Angela Abrach Naef, Head of the Dienstleistungscenter Zimmerberg and Pfannenstiel, is convinced: "The cantonal resource pool is more than an organizational solution: It connects specialists, strengthens exchange, and enables our social counseling to be there reliably for older people and their relatives even in turbulent times." She is happy to assist you with questions at 058 451 53 26. We look forward to hearing from you! Please apply via our online tool with the usual documents such as cover letter, CV, certificates, and diplomas.