Fachbereichsleiter/-in Aufsichtsbehörde KESB, 40-50% — Kanton Solothurn
- Location
- Solothurn
- Contract
- Part-time
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Full description
The Office for Society and Social Affairs supports the people in the canton of Solothurn in various situations. The Social Services department includes the faculties Family Supplementary Benefits, Asylum, Social Assistance and Supervisory Authority KESB. For the Social Services department, we are looking for a department manager KESB, 40-50% at the Solothurn location as of 01.01.2027 or by agreement.
Your responsibility
- They supervise the three child and adult protection authorities (KESB) in the canton of Solothurn through supervisory visits, controlling and reporting and lead harmonization and further development projects in cooperation with the KESB.
- The controlling and reporting of the supervisory authority is ensured by you.
- They lead strategic-political and operational working groups with systemic partners such as representatives of the social regions and the Association of Resident Communities.
- You lead your department professionally and personnel.
- They work intensively with the legal service and the social assistance department.
Your profile
- They have several years of in-depth experience in child and adult protection.
- Thanks to your suitable university degree, e.g. in a legal or social science discipline, you have an analytical-abstract thinking ability, a holistic understanding of problem-solving as well as at best knowledge of political processes and an affinity for municipal structures and concerns.
- You preferably have leadership experience as well as expertise in social assistance.
- You are a team-capable, communicative and performant person with an independent and structured way of working. They keep an overview of numerous, parallel tasks and enjoy working on complex topics.
- For this, you bring flexibility and commitment as well as perseverance and innovative spirit: you want to design instead of simply managing.
- Promoting personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, also in cadre
- Opportunity to work mobile
- Progressive employment conditions based on a GAV
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty rewards
- 16 weeks of maternity leave on full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive offer of internal and external training
Questions?
Nicole Röthlisberger Head of Department Social Services 032 627 23 39
Moving with commitment. – This is the opportunity to bear responsibility in meaningful activities of political and social relevance and to move sustainable developments for the population and economy with their own imprint. Behind this promise stands the canton of Solothurn with countless possibilities, a tangible flexibility and a stability in the working environment.
Convinced?
We would like to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton Solothurn offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Solothurn is CHF 57'500 - 80'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Kanton Solothurn. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kanton Solothurn offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kanton Solothurn during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Solothurn?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Solothurn's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Solothurn's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Kanton Solothurn?
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