Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
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Member of the KESB Authority (70 - 80 %)
- 12 February 2026
- 70 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
The KESB Winterthur-Andelfingen oversees civil protection measures for child welfare and vulnerable adults. Join a supportive team in a professional environment starting April 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Tasks
- Lead the authority department with a small team of professionals.
- Oversee proceedings, including hearings and legal rights.
- Assess situations independently and collaboratively in triads.
Skills
- Higher education in law, psychology, or social work required.
- Extensive experience in Swiss child and adult protection needed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
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About the job
The KESB Winterthur-Andelfingen is responsible for ordering civil law protective measures in cases of child welfare endangerment as well as for adults in need of assistance. Would you like to contribute your proven expertise and social competence as well as your life experience to case management in child and adult protection? A professional environment and a motivated team await you from April 1, 2026, or by arrangement.Your Tasks
- Management (technical, administrative, and personnel) of the authority department (3-4 specialists, 1 clerk)
- Case management (including conducting hearings and ensuring the right to be heard)
- Assessment and decision-making individually and in a panel of three
- Participation in maintaining and coordinating cooperation with various specialist offices, municipalities, courts, as well as other authorities and institutions
Your Profile
- Tertiary degree in law, psychology, or social work
- Several years of professional experience and solid knowledge in Swiss child and adult protection law
- Leadership experience
- Very good written communication skills and conversational competence
- Psychologically resilient, assertive, and well-organized personality
What We Offer
- Varied and responsible activities
- Collaboration in a committed, interdisciplinary, and competent team
- Network of internal and external specialist offices
- Workplace in the heart of Winterthur directly at the main train station
Contact
Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Nicole Bisig, member of the authority, 052 267 56 43, and Adrian Gisler, member of the authority, 052 267 56 45, from April 1 as co-presidency.Learn more? https://kesb-wa.ch
We look forward to your online application.
