Social Worker: Housing Assistance (80%)

Social Worker: Housing Assistance (80%)

Do you want to make a valuable contribution to the population of Winterthur? The housing coaching of the Social Services Winterthur supports people who are threatened by or affected by homelessness. Starting from November 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for a committed individual who accompanies people on their way to a stable and independent housing situation.

Your Tasks

• Consultation and support of clients in difficult housing and life situations as well as assistance in the search for housing and securing suitable accommodation

• Organization of emergency accommodations and mediation of transitional housing

• Contact person for clients in transitional housing, support in finding sustainable follow-up solutions, reporting, home visits

• Clarification of social, financial, and legal issues as well as networking with relevant specialist agencies

• Documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration with authorities and landlords

Your Profile

• Completed training in Social Work or Social Education (FH / HF)

• Professional experience in supporting people in complex life and crisis situations

• Good knowledge of social assistance and tenancy law

• High resilience, personal responsibility, and decision-making ability

• Solution-oriented, independent, and strong communication skills

What We Offer

A meaningful activity with a direct impact on the living situation of our clients

A committed and interdisciplinary team with regular supervision and further training

A diverse and responsible role with room for creativity

A respectful working environment and flexible working hours

You can find more benefits on our website.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Anne Bommeli, Team Leader, phone 052 267 63 75.

We look forward to your online application.