Social Worker 60-100% - Acute Hospital

Welcome to Spital Uster, where modern medicine and family cohesion perfectly complement each other. As a central pillar of healthcare in the Zürcher Oberland and the largest employer in the city of Uster, we offer a working climate characterized by helpfulness, honesty, and appreciation. Here, you experience the highest level of professional competence every day in an environment where you are valued as a person and promoted in your professional development. Become part of our committed community and pursue with us the vision of a "regional and digital health hub in Züri Ost"!

For efficient coordination, we are looking for a professionally and socially competent person as

Social Worker 60-100% - Acute Hospital ##

Exciting challenges await you ###

• Consulting, caring for, and supporting patients and their relatives in partly difficult life situations
• Mediating and organizing doctor-ordered rehabilitation and spa stays
• Supporting, consulting, and organizing transitions to old-age and nursing homes
• Consulting and supporting in planning ambulatory care at home (e.g., Spitex, meal services, etc.)
• Mediating and consulting on institutions and offers in the area of social, addiction, and disability services
• Coordinating with relevant external specialist offices, authorities, and municipalities
• Participating in interdisciplinary reports, visits, working groups, and projects
• Planning and organizing patient transports
• Recording patient statistics in the own area of responsibility

What distinguishes you for the job ###

• Specific training and further education in the field of social work/healthcare; relevant professional experience in a comparable institution of the health or social sector is an advantage
• Good knowledge in relevant questions of health, accident, and social insurance law
• Empathetic, balanced, and resilient personality with pronounced social skills
• Good oral and written communication skills; stylistically secure in German in word and writing
• Independent, responsible, and structured way of working
• Good administrative and IT skills

6 reasons to work with us ###

• Varied workplace and an exciting and challenging activity in a dynamic team
• Working hours from Monday to Friday
• Possible increase in employment percentage from 2026
• Excellent staff restaurant and numerous discounts
• Central location near Uster train station and highway access
• ZVV-BonusPass or cheap parking options, max. CHF 4.50 per day

Your personal contacts ###

Jael Wilhelm, Head of Social Consulting, Tel. 044 911 21 03

General questions: Irene Zeller, HR Business Partner, Tel. 044 911 19 17

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