Head of Care Services (m/f/d)
Key information
- Publication date:28 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Altstätten
Job summary
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we focus on the common good. Join us for a diverse work environment that impacts over half a million people.
Tasks
- Support various sectors like education, economy, and health.
- Engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Contribute to community safety through meaningful rehabilitation efforts.
Skills
- Experience in justice or social work preferred; lifelong learning mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. With our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
Do you believe in the lifelong development and change of people? Is it important to you to meet people from different backgrounds and pasts without prejudice and with respect? Then you are in the right place with us. We create perspectives for people to lead a self-responsible life outside of crime and thus make an important contribution to a safe society.
The Office for Criminal Enforcement employs around 260 staff in various professional fields. The regional prison in Altstätten currently has 45 places for individuals who have committed offenses in pre-trial detention, security detention, and (early) imprisonment. By 2028, the regional prison will be expanded to 126 places.
We are looking for a
Workload: 80 - 100%
Work location: 9450 Altstätten
Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.
For further information:
Monika Haaf, Co-Director of the Prison, is happy to provide you with further information at Tel. 058 229 84 70.
Information about the St. Gallen Criminal Enforcement can be found at: www.justizvollzug.sg.ch
