KESB Authority Member 70 - 90 %

The KESB District Dietikon, based in the city of Dietikon, is responsible for Aesch, Birmensdorf, Dietikon, Geroldswil, Oberengstringen, Oetwil an der Limmat, Schlieren, Uitikon, Unterengstringen, Urdorf, and Weiningen with a total of around 95,000 inhabitants and has the task of ensuring the protection of adults and children.

We are looking for a candidate starting June 1, 2026, or by arrangement

• Implementation of the tasks assigned by law in child and adult protection with a focus on personal precaution, custodial care, finances, and transactions requiring consent
• Case management, participation in collegial decisions, and issuance of decisions independently
• Supervision of ordered measures
• Participation in the development of common standards and procedures as well as in the professional development of the KESB

• Tertiary degree in social work and at least one relevant further education in child and adult protection
• Several years of professional experience in child and adult protection, preferably as an authority member, KESB specialist staff, or professional guardian
• Solid knowledge in child and adult protection and case management
• Knowledge in the focus areas of personal precaution, custodial care, finances, and transactions requiring consent or willingness to acquire these
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration and willingness to think constructively for the whole
• Willingness to take responsibility and withstand pressure situations as well as understanding for people in difficult life situations
• Very good communication skills in spoken and written form
• Resilient, assertive, integral personality with a sense of humor
• Swiss citizenship (legal requirement according to EG KESR)

• Versatile, responsible activity in an exciting environment
• Motivated team and opportunity for professional development
• Structured onboarding and professional exchange within the team
• Modern working conditions and an attractive workplace near Dietikon train station