Social Pedagogue (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work touches all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

We create perspectives for people towards a self-responsible life outside of criminality and thus make an important contribution to a safe society. The Office for Penal Enforcement of the Security and Justice Department employs around 260 staff in various professional fields. The Platanenhof Youth Home supports civil and criminally committed youths and young adults according to social pedagogical principles and concepts. New social, educational, and professional development perspectives are developed with the youths in a closed or open setting.

In the closed residential group Atlantis, we are looking for the following position for these diverse and responsible tasks from 1 July 2026 or by arrangement:

Workload: 60%

Workplace: Oberuzwil

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Patrick Kändler, Group Leader or Cosima Delunsch, Deputy Group Leader, Tel. 058 228 17 63

Dagmar Müller, Home Manager, 058 228 17 15

Information about the institution can be found at http://www.platanenhof.sg.ch/

Information about the St. Gallen penal enforcement at: www.justizvollzug.sg.ch