Kanton Solothurn
Solothurn
Caseworker KESB, 80%
- 09 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Solothurn
About the job
Move 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 imprint. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, tangible flexibility, and stability in the work environment.Caseworker KESB, 80%
The Child and Adult Protection Authorities (KESB) ensure the welfare and protection of people in need. For the KESB Region Solothurn we are looking for a Caseworker, 80% at the Solothurn location starting 01.01.2027 or by agreement.
Your responsibilities
- As an employee of the KESB office, you handle all administrative tasks that arise.
- You manage the files, ensure their completeness, maintain the archive, and support the office management in planning KESB meetings.
- Furthermore, you independently prepare cases and orders under the direction of the office management, handle correspondence, monitor case progress, and ensure the proper provision of administrative structures.
- Your deputy duties include counter and telephone service as well as mail dispatch.
Your profile
- You have a commercial apprenticeship or an equivalent qualification.
- Ideally, you have professional experience in child and adult protection, knowledge of civil procedural or administrative law processes, and administrative experience.
- A proficient use of IT resources is expected.
- You are a resilient, performance-oriented, and honest individual with high social competence.
Benefits.
Flexible working models
- Promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, including in management positions
- Possibility of mobile working
- Progressive employment conditions based on a collective labour agreement (GAV)
- 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 for leadership training
- Promotion of individual skills
- Flexible retirement age Attractive benefits from 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 advisory services for professional and personal matters
- Changing range of impulse courses
Questions?
Nicole Zimmermann / Birgit Allemann
Head of Specialist Secretariat
032 627 75 90
Convinced?
We wish to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
