Gesellschaft für Arbeit und Wohnen
Basel
4 days ago
Residential Home Manager 80-100%
- 11 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join gaw, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges. This is a chance to lead a caring environment in Basel.
Tasks
- Oversee the management of a residential facility with full responsibility.
- Lead and develop an interdisciplinary team through coaching.
- Ensure professional support for residents, fostering their independence.
Skills
- Must have a completed qualification in psychiatric or social education.
- Possess strong psychiatric knowledge and experience with mental health.
- Excellent communication and crisis management skills.
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About the job
gaw Society for Work and Living is a non-profit organization with heart and commitment. Since 1987, we have been supporting people with mental disabilities on their way to a self-determined life - with around 230 jobs and training places and 35 residential places in the Basel region.
We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a committed and professionally experienced person to take over the management of one of our residential homes. Our housing offer is aimed at adults with mental illness who need a supportive, safe, and resource-oriented living environment.
Your mission:
- Overall management of the residential home with professional, organizational, and personnel responsibility
- Leadership, coaching, and further development of the interdisciplinary team
- Ensuring professional, individual support for the residents
- Implementation and further development of our care and support concept
- Responsibility for quality assurance, administration, documentation, and crisis management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with external specialist agencies, relatives, and doctors
- Participation in day-to-day business
What we are looking for:
- Completed psychiatric, social pedagogical or comparable professional training (nurse FF/HF with a focus on psychiatry, e.g. social pedagogy FH/HF or equivalent qualification)
- Solid psychiatric expertise and confident experience in dealing with people with mental illnesses
- Several years of professional experience in a leadership or accompanying role in the social psychiatric field
- High social competence, crisis resilience, clear communication skills, and humor
- Enjoyment of leadership tasks and further development of team and concepts
- Structured, resilient personality with high professionalism and empathy
What we offer:
- Meaningful, responsible task with a motivated team
- Short decision-making paths and an open, collegial environment
- Freedom to shape: bring in your ideas and implement them
- Training and development opportunities
- 40h/week, at least 5 weeks vacation
- Attractive employment conditions and a supportive environment
Apply now and make a difference together!
Contact: Karin Schumacher - Head of Supported Work & Living, +41 76 200 40 03
Society for Work and Living, St. Alban-Rheinweg 222, Basel
