Kantonale Verwaltung Schwyz
Schwyz
Specialist in Long-Term Care with a Focus on the Elderly
- 17 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- 6430 Schwyz
About the job
Are you looking for a meaningful role in the heart of Switzerland - amidst impressive nature and recreational areas? Do you desire a varied and challenging task with short decision-making paths? Would you like to make a difference with your work and contribute genuinely to the well-being of the population? Then you are exactly right with us.
Specialist in Long-Term Care with a Focus on the Elderly
What we offer you
- Flexibility Flexible working hours with compensation options and, depending on the area, home office.
- Holidays & Public Holidays Enjoy 25-30 days of holiday depending on age plus at least 15.5 paid public holidays per year.
- Further Education Diverse internal training opportunities as well as support for external training and further education.
- Mobility Receive a half-fare travelcard from the SBB from a workload of 50% and an employment of one year or longer.
- Pension Pension fund with very good benefits and optional choice plans for additional savings contributions.
- Mobile Phone Monthly mobile phone allowance of up to CHF 40.- plus attractive discounts on subscriptions and devices.
- Family Additional family allowance of up to CHF 200.- per month alongside cantonal child and education allowances.
- Health Ergonomic workplaces as well as sports and exercise offerings.
What you can achieve
- Further development of cantonal foundations, strategies and concepts in long-term and integrated care
- Promotion of cooperation between social and health care and strengthening cross-sectoral care
- Advising municipalities, institutions and political decision-makers on professional and strategic matters
- Preparation of decision-making bases, reports and consultations on political matters
- Coordination of expert committees and representation of the canton towards partner organisations and specialist offices
- Analysis of social developments and the care situation in the transition phase to the revised law
- Planning and support of projects for the further development of outpatient, intermediate and inpatient long-term care as well as other care services
What distinguishes you
- Completed studies in social or health sciences, social work, nursing, public health, gerontology or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in the social, health and administrative sectors as well as interest in care issues
- Experience in developing strategies, concepts and/or leading projects
- Understanding of the interrelations between health care, long-term care, municipal structures, prevention and social participation
- Ability to bring together different actors and interests and develop viable solutions
- Analytical, networked and conceptual thinking skills
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
- Strong communication skills as well as political acumen
Your new employer
The approximately 2300 employees take care of the concerns of the population in the canton of Schwyz and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfil their responsible mandate in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
Your contacts
Do you have questions about the position or the application process? Martina Herger, Head of Social Department, will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 16 84.
Do you have questions about personnel matters? Judith Schelbert, Head of Human Resources, will be happy to answer them by phone at +41 41 819 17 19.
