Team Leader for a Residential Group in the Utenberg Children and Youth Settlement (80%) - Start: 1 September 2026 or by arrangement

About the job

Would you like to bring your optimistic and open nature to work with children and young people in special life situations? Then you might soon support us with your leadership talent.

• You are responsible for seven children and young people, taking into account their living and developmental environments, and you conduct the respective location meetings.
• You coach your residential group staff in parental collaboration with a systemic focus.
• You lead, support, and qualify your staff.
• You take on quality assurance within the service.
• You work in the management committee as well as in specialist groups, thereby shaping the further development of the institution.
• You lead team meetings, participate in supervisions as well as systemic and psychiatric specialist and case consultations.
• You accompany trainee social pedagogues during their training.

• Degree in Social Pedagogy/Social Work (FH/HF) or a comparable qualification.
• You have leadership training or are keen to undertake it.
• Experience in the residential sector is a plus.
• As a trustworthy person, you meet people appreciatively and shape relationships with commitment and clarity.
• You gladly take on responsibility, act calmly and decisively in conflicts.
• You work solution-oriented and approach challenging situations with a touch of humour.
• Besides office days, you also appreciate irregular working hours (evening, some night, and few weekend shifts).