Solothurn
Specialist in Ageing and Care, 80%
- 21 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Moving with commitment. – This is the opportunity to take responsibility in a meaningful role of political and social relevance, and to drive sustainable developments for the population and economy with your own impact. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless opportunities, tangible flexibility, and stability in the work environment.Specialist in Ageing and Care, 80%
The Solothurn Health Office ensures easy access to safe and high-quality health services in the canton. The Department of Ageing, Care and Addiction Support reviews and grants permits for activities as a person or institution in the long-term care and home care sectors, is responsible for implementing the care initiative, and manages the cantonal coordination office for addiction support. For the Department of Ageing, Care & Addiction Support, we are seeking a Specialist in Ageing and Care, 80% at the Solothurn location from 01.01.2027 or by agreement.
Your responsibilities
- You are responsible for the approval and supervision of social institutions in the areas of ageing, care and addiction, you review the quality of services and ensure compliance with legal requirements according to the Social and Health Act.
- You advise older people with care and support needs as well as their relatives and support sponsors and home management in professional matters.
- You examine and assess complaints substantively and prepare the corresponding decisions in cooperation with the legal department.
- You engage in subject-specific projects, contribute to the development, drafting and updating of concepts and documents, and help to continuously improve workflows and processes.
- You represent the specialist area in committees and working groups and participate in conferences and further training at federal, cantonal and municipal levels.
Your profile
- You hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing and have several years of professional experience in long-term care.
- You are familiar with the various professional groups and institutions in healthcare and have experience working on projects with interdisciplinary partners.
- You have a strong interest in social, economic and health policy issues.
- You are characterised by high social competence, a confident and convincing manner, strong communication skills as well as analytical and scientific thinking.
- You act in a solution-oriented and flexible manner, show initiative and are willing to contribute in different areas of work.
Benefits.
Flexible working models
- Promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, including in management
- Possibility of mobile working
- Progressive employment conditions based on a collective labour agreement
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty bonuses
- 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive range of internal and external training courses
- Collaboration with FHNW in leadership training
- Promotion of individual skills
- Flexible retirement age Attractive benefits of the internal pension fund
- 12 months continued salary payment in case of illness and a further 12 months daily sickness allowance
- Internal corporate health management
- Comprehensive counselling services for professional and personal issues
- Varied offer of impulse courses
Questions?
Barbara Dörig
Head of Ageing, Care & Addiction Support
032 627 63 17
Convinced?
We wish to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
