About the City of Emsdetten

More than 500 employees are already part of the City of Emsdetten team, working daily for the approximately 37,200 residents of Emsdetten, representing 100 nationalities. We actively address global, regional, and local challenges.

Our team in the district social services of the youth welfare office is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families in Emsdetten. We handle tasks in the areas of aid for upbringing, integration assistance according to §35a SGB VIII, the foster care service, and child protection – responsibly, with expertise, and in a collegial environment.

We are looking for YOU as soon as possible

Social Worker / Social Pedagogue (w/m/d) in District Social Services (Full-time / Part-time)

Your diverse tasks include:

Consultation and support for children, adolescents, and families
Conducting socio-pedagogical diagnostics
Reviewing, initiating, and managing aid for upbringing
Cooperating with various institutions in youth welfare, medical fields, and the legal and regulatory system
Protecting children and adolescents, including emergency placements and participation in family court proceedings

We are looking for a responsible and dedicated individual who:

Has successfully completed a degree in Social Work / Social Pedagogy
Possesses basic legal and administrative knowledge and good IT skills
Has a confident yet friendly demeanor, communicates with appreciation, demonstrates organizational skills, and works independently and in a structured manner
Works independently, responsibly, and reliably, even under high time pressure and in difficult situations
Is mobile and can navigate non-barrier-free environments, considering the spatial situations of the families they will be supporting

What we offer:

A varied and meaningful role with opportunities for creative input within a dedicated team
Remuneration according to the described tasks, classified under pay group S 14 TVöD SuE, with the usual additional benefits of public service (a collective agreement calculator can be found here), including automatic salary increases with increasing professional experience
Comprehensive onboarding for your area of work, as well as support for your personal and professional development through job-specific training and seminars, or funding opportunities for part-time further education, such as Master's programs
Good working structures through regular exchange in small and large teams, team supervision, and further training
Generally flexible working hours in line with operational requirements, thanks to our flexitime arrangement without core working hours, and the option to work from home on certain days, with technical equipment provided by the City of Emsdetten
Free charging facilities for private electric cars and the option for bicycle leasing for tariff employees
"Healthy Work" – a project by employees for employees, offering a diverse range of health promotion activities, such as our bonus program or training and motivational talks

This position can be filled full-time or part-time, with a minimum of 19.5 hours per week. Regular afternoon duties are part of the daily routine. Please indicate your desired weekly hours in your application. We are happy to discuss specific working hours with you.

Further information about the City of Emsdetten as an employer can be found at emsdetten.de/karriere or on kununu.com/stadt-emsdetten.

For questions, please feel free to contact Meike Lüken (Tel. 02572/922-211).

The Emsdetten City Administration reflects the diverse, colorful society of its population. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of cultural background, gender, disability, age, religion, or lifestyle.

We look forward to receiving your meaningful application by March 8, 2026, via the "Online Application" button.

Online Application

Benefits: Part-time, Health Programs, Further Education Opportunities, Flexible Working Hours, Company Bike, Collective Pay, Onboarding, Partially Remote Remote Model: Hybrid

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