Social Worker Social Assistance with Team Lead Function 60-100%

The Sozialregion Olten provides services in the field of statutory social work for the city of Olten as well as for the municipalities of Trimbach, Winznau, Wisen, and Hauenstein-Ifenthal.

Working for the Sozialregion Olten means a meaningful task with a focus on supporting people in precarious life situations. A committed specialist team, well-developed administration, and an internal legal service support you in managing the demanding and varied daily business.

For the team leadership in regular social assistance / asylum social assistance, we are looking for a committed and experienced specialist by arrangement as

Social Worker Social Assistance with Team Lead Function 60-100% ##

(at least 60%)

About us:

The Sozialregion Olten provides financial aid and social work support for persons who require economic social assistance or when a guardianship is established due to a need for protection. Statutory social work is carried out on the basis of the cantonal social law (social assistance) or on the basis of the Civil Code (guardianships). The values of social work form the basis for cooperation with the clients.

Your tasks in social work

• Statutory social work according to the cantonal social law (social assistance)
• Support for persons in vulnerable life situations and creation of methodical assistance planning
• Clarification of financial claims and benefits; calculation and payment of subsistence costs and other (needs-based) benefits
• Reporting to the competent authority as well as professional case documentation
• Close cooperation with specialist agencies, authorities, insurance companies, and other third parties

Your tasks in team leadership

• You support employees with complex case developments and professional questions
• Together with your team, you ensure high-quality, effective, and equal counseling
• You work closely with the management of the Sozialamt and support the development of processes and professional standards

Your profile:

• Tertiary degree in Social Work or a related discipline
• You bring sound professional experience in economic social assistance
• You want to take the first professional step into a leadership function
• You convince through clarity, reliability, and communication skills

We offer you:

• The opportunity to gain or expand experience in a leadership function
• Specialist teams with proven competencies that support you in your work
• Supervisors who promote your development and support you in difficult topics

We look forward to meeting you:

Please send your complete application documents to bewerbungen@olten.ch or by post to Einwohnergemeinde Olten, Stadthaus Personaldienst, Dornacherstrasse 1, 4600 Olten