Head of Social Department (80%)

About the job

Do you want to actively shape social issues rather than just manage them?
Then you are exactly right with us. Due to the retirement of the current post holder at the end of June 2027, we are looking for a committed individual to further develop our Social Department professionally, strategically, and personally.

Your tasks

• You lead the Social Department and ensure an impact-oriented and well-organised operation.
• You lead and develop your team and are responsible for personnel planning and development.
• You ensure the professionally correct and legally compliant implementation in the areas of social counselling, economic social assistance, school social work, youth work, elderly care, health, and supplementary family care.
• You coordinate concerns from authorities, clients, and internal administrative offices.
• You are responsible for quality assurance as well as the professional and legal quality of applications, reports, and submissions.
• You participate in budgeting, investment planning, and accounting.
• You advise internal and external bodies on professional, legal, and administrative matters.
• Together with the responsible offices, you ensure good communication internally and externally.
• You represent the department in various regional and cantonal professional and leadership committees.

Your profile

• Completed university of applied sciences degree in social work or a comparable qualification.
• Extensive expertise in the social sector.
• Leadership experience in a comparable position.
• High social competence and enjoyment in working with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and strategic thinking as well as a solution-oriented working style.
• Good IT user skills.
• You communicate clearly, are decisive, and maintain an overview even in demanding situations.

What to expect

• A responsible leadership position with plenty of scope for creativity.
• A varied and socially relevant area of responsibility.
• The opportunity to actively shape the further development of our social services.
• A committed team and close collaboration with administration, politics, and specialist offices.
• Participation in the management team and various specialist committees.

Keen to make a difference?

Then we look forward to getting to know you and learning more about you, your motivation, and your ideas. Please send your application documents via the application link to us – not by email.

Do you have any questions? Alexander Klauz, Head of Administration, 041 723 80 25, will be happy to assist you.