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Team Leader Regular Social Assistance / Asylum Social Assistance 60 – 100 %
- 29 May 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Olten
Job summary
Join the Social Region Olten as the team leader in social assistance! Exciting opportunity with a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Lead case management in regular and asylum social assistance.
- Support applicants in asserting claims with social insurances.
- Guide individuals and families through challenging situations.
Skills
- Degree in social work or equivalent experience required.
- Strong communication and reliability.
- Ability to lead and develop processes.
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Team Leader Regular Social Assistance / Asylum Social Assistance 60 – 100 %
Your varied position at the Social Region Olten
The Social Office of the Social Region Olten provides economic social assistance and personal counselling for people in various life situations on behalf of the affiliated municipalities. For the team leadership in regular social assistance / asylum social assistance, we are looking for a committed and experienced professional as Team Leader Regular Social Assistance / Asylum Social Assistance 60 % - 100 % starting August 2026 or by arrangement.
General Information
- Start date
- 1 August or by arrangement
- Employer
- Municipality of Olten
- Type of employment
- permanent
- Type
- Job offer
Tasks
Case management in regular social assistance and asylum social assistance
- Checking and clarifying the responsibility and financial claims of applicants according to cantonal and municipal regulations
- Supporting those seeking help in asserting claims against social insurances and other third parties
- Advising individuals and families in difficult life situations and initiating individual measures and assistance
- Writing reports and decisions as well as various administrative tasks
Team Leadership
- You support employees with complex case developments and professional questions
- Together with your team, you ensure high-quality, effective and equitable advice
- You work closely with the Social Office management and support the development of processes and professional standards
Expectations
- You have a tertiary-level qualification in social work or an equivalent qualification
- You bring solid professional experience in economic social assistance
- You want to take the first professional step into a leadership role
- You convince through clarity, reliability and communication skills
We offer
- The opportunity to gain or expand experience in a leadership role
- A committed team and a professional working environment
- Modern employment conditions and good training opportunities
- Scope for design in a developing organisation
Procedure
We look forward to getting to know you:
Send us your documents including a photo to bewerbungen@olten.ch
Further information
Do you have any questions? We are happy to assist you:
Larissa Matthey will gladly provide information: bewerbungen@olten.ch
