Social and Personal Services / Social Work and Counseling

Social Care Worker

A social care worker provides support and assistance to individuals and families in need, helping them to improve their quality of life and achieve greater independence. This role involves assessing client needs, developing care plans, and coordinating with community resources.

Average monthly gross

7,885 CHF

2 validated salaries

Median

7,885 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,449 CHF - 11,321 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Social Care Worker

ISCO

3412

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
7,885 CHF 3,590 CHF - 12,180 CHF

Yearly trend

7,885 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Switzerland 12,180 CHF 1
United States 3,590 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Mayo Clinic 3,590 CHF 1
Zurich Insurance 12,180 CHF 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Care Worker Social Support Worker Community Care Worker Personal Care Worker

Skills

Hard skills

Case management Needs assessment Care planning Record keeping Crisis intervention

Soft skills

Empathy Active listening Communication Problem-solving Patience

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR) systems Microsoft Office Client management software

Certifications

First Aid Certification CPR Certification Social Care Worker Registration (where applicable)

Employment context

Industries

Social services Healthcare Non-profit organizations Government agencies

Company types

Non-profit Government Private healthcare Community organizations

Work modes

On-site Hybrid

Remote compatibility

Low

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