Professional Guardian (80%)

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Professional Guardian (80%)

The Mandate Center Uri carries out mandates of child and adult protection on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB). As a professional guardian, you manage your mandates independently in accordance with legal regulations and the guidelines of the KESB. You care for and advise your clients and represent their interests towards third parties and authorities.

As a complement to our team, we are looking for a committed and motivated professional as a professional guardian.

General information

• Workload
• 80%
• Start date
• June 1, 2026, or by arrangement
• Employer
• Mandate Center Department
• Type
• Job offer

Tasks

• Supported by modern case management software and a well-coordinated team, you manage the child and adult protection mandates assigned to you on behalf of the KESB.
• You are responsible to the KESB for the lawful execution of the ordered measures.
• You care for and support your clients and, if necessary, manage their income and assets in a fiduciary capacity according to legal requirements.
• You represent the interests of your clients towards third parties and authorities.
• You periodically report to the KESB on the progress of the measures and, if necessary, apply for their adjustment.

Expectations

• Tertiary degree in social work, law, or equivalent (Bachelor or Master)
• Several years of professional experience, ideally in social counseling and/or mandate management, or willingness to pursue specific further training
• Team-oriented, resilient, and integral personality with high social competence
• Empathetic and confident handling of people in challenging life situations
• Willingness to take responsibility
• Independent and precise working style
• Administrative flair and good IT skills
• A well-measured sense of humor to be able to handle the demanding daily work in this field with ease
• Driver's license category B

We offer

Procedure

For further information, Doris Ackermann, Head of the Mandate Center Department, is available at +41 41 875 2166 or doris.ackermann@ur.ch.

Application deadline: -

Signature

Health, Social and Environmental Directorate

Christian Arnold, Landammann