Head of Social Services & Care

Our castle is a special place - full of history, atmosphere and lived togetherness. We offer a variety of different work and employment opportunities for around 100 people with psychosocial difficulties. In this exciting role, you will take over the leadership of the Social Services & Care department. This includes the residential, social, health and leisure sectors as well as work integration and on-call service. Head of Social Services & Care Workplace: Schloss Herdern, 8535 Herdern Workload: 80% - 100% Start: immediately or by arrangement YOUR JOB WITH US • You lead and further develop the Social Services & Care area. • You are responsible for the admission of clients. • You actively participate in daily client work. • You proactively help shape the future in your area as well as the institution. • You lead projects and also participate in project groups for the further development of the institution. • You further develop the pedagogical concept and ensure its implementation. • You are in close exchange with third parties such as Spitex, referrers, doctors, psychiatrists and other institutions. • You advise the management on socio-pedagogical questions. WHAT YOU BRING WITH YOU • Training in the psychiatric, socio-pedagogical or psychological field at HF or FH level • Leadership training as well as experience in leading a team prudently and purposefully. • High social competence and enjoyment in working with people • Independent and structured way of working • Good administrative and organizational skills • Strong communication skills, ability to make decisions, but humor and a positive attitude must not be missing • Project experience would be an additional plus WHAT AWAITS YOU WITH US • Versatile, varied leadership position with room for maneuver • Space for independent work and co-design • a motivated, humorous team • a varied and unusual workplace • close cooperation with other departments • progressive employment conditions • continuing education opportunities • no late or weekend shifts • regular working hours from Monday to Friday (06:30 - 18:30 in day service) Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to your electronic application to: info@schlossherdern.ch. Questions? Silvio Zahnd, Managing Director, will be happy to answer them: 052 748 28 00.