Kanton Solothurn
Solothurn
Social Work Specialist, 60-80%
- 14 October 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent)
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 impact. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless opportunities, tangible flexibility, and stability in the work environment.Social Work Specialist, 60-80%
The Office for the Enforcement of Sentences is responsible for the administrative and practical enforcement of sentences and measures. The Solothurn Correctional Facility operates stationary enforcement of sentences and measures for adult men. For the Correctional Facility (JVA) Solothurn, we are seeking immediately or by arrangement, on a fixed-term basis until 31.12.2028, at the Deitingen location, a Social Work Specialist, 60%-80%.
Your responsibilities
- You will complement the social service of the JVA in terms of personnel and accompany the milieu-therapeutically oriented residential groups of the enforcement of sentences and measures.
- You will advise the predominantly psychologically burdened admitted persons in a social work function and be available to them as well as to the pedagogical care and reference persons as a contact for social administrative and social law questions.
- You will conduct various thematic conversations with admitted persons and correspond with authorities. Furthermore, you will prepare reports, applications, statements, and complaints.
- You can expect a role that is equally challenging and exciting in a distinctly interdisciplinary environment in the context of forensics and law.
Your profile
- You have completed training as a social worker or social pedagogue and have proven experience in social work as well as in the enforcement of sentences and/or measures.
- In dealing with demanding enforcement processes in a coercive context, you demonstrate a risk- and resource-oriented attitude.
- You are resilient, flexible, and enjoy working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
- You bring good IT skills and an impeccable reputation.
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 further training
- Collaboration with FHNW in 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 counselling services for professional and personal issues
- Changing range of impulse courses
Questions?
Davina Niggli
Head of Enforcement Department
032 627 83 11
Convinced?
We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
