Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 87'675 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'727 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 99'897 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 104'240 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 105'625 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Spezialist/in für die Begleitung von Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen BP
You support people with disabilities in daily life and promote their independence.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Professionals support people with physical or mental disabilities in daily life. They plan support measures. They work closely with therapists.
You actively shape the daily lives of people with disabilities. Self-determination and individual support come first. You plan support measures. You use creative methods. You help with communication. You work closely with doctors, therapists, and family members. You create the right conditions for a dignified life. With empathy and professional knowledge, you accompany people on their personal journey.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAccompaniment & Support
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Compensation & Benefits. Based on 935 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 94'726 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 98'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 106'362 | 64 |
| Zug | CHF 104'500 | 31 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 101'406 | 28 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 100'262 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 100'000 | 31 |
| Zurich | CHF 99'750 | 253 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 119'750 | 72 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'000 | 51 |
| Insurance | CHF 111'521 | 35 |
| Utilities | CHF 110'129 | 26 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 105'000 | 41 |
| Education | CHF 102'750 | 24 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Spezialist/in für die Begleitung für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1 Jahr berufsbegleitend, 25 Unterrichtstage
Official education path
The course lasts 1 year while working. It includes about 25 teaching days to deepen professional skills.
Typical training path
Spezialist/in für die Begleitung für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Fachmann/-frau Betreuung or an equivalent qualification and at least 2 years of professional experience working with people with disabilities at least 80%
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Fachmann/-frau Gesundheit and at least 3 years of professional experience working with people with disabilities at least 80%
- Proof that there are no criminal record entries incompatible with the job profile
Requirements
- High sense of responsibility
- Empathy
- Contact and conflict resolution skills
- Resilience and psychological stability
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a suitable basic qualification and relevant professional experience. Other paths lead through higher vocational schools or universities of applied sciences.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental resilience
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit with a person you support. You plan the daily routine together. You listen actively. You adapt your support to their current needs.
- You create the right conditions for a self-determined daily life.
- You actively involve the people you support in important decisions.
- You use educational and creative methods to provide support.
- You find suitable aids and solutions for communication difficulties.
- You react immediately and professionally to risks of self-harm or harm to others.
- You exchange ideas closely with the team and family members.
- You consciously reflect on your actions. You adjust them continuously.
Working conditions
You work in residential and day care centers for people with disabilities. You are often active in outpatient services or medical facilities as well.
Where to learn
- AgogisPelikanstrasse 18, 8001 Zürich
- SAVOIRSOCIAL Schweizerischer Dachverband für die Berufsbildung im SozialbereichAmtshausquai 21, 4600 Olten
- ARTISET Föderation der Dienstleister für Menschen mit UnterstützungsbedarfZieglerstrasse 53, 3007 Bern
- Insieme - Schweizerische Vereinigung der Elternvereine für Menschen mit geistiger BehinderungAarbergergasse 33, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Empathy and compassion
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental resilience
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Emotional strain
- High responsibility
- Complex cases
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