Head of the Social Welfare Office 60-80%

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Head of the Social Welfare Office 60-80%

Wanted: Office management with foresight!

Do you feel comfortable in public administration, are a team player, visionary, and ready for a leadership position?

Then you are exactly right with us in the Olten social region. We are looking for a head of the Social Welfare Office 60-80% starting 01.05.2026 (or by arrangement).

General information

• Workload
• 60 - 80%
• Start date
• May 1, 2026 or by arrangement
• Employer
• Municipality of Olten
• Type of employment
• Permanent
• Type
• Job offer

Tasks

As a leader, you are the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, shape the daily business of the Social Welfare Office, and accompany and support the Social Commission as a political body during monthly meetings. You are part of the management of the Olten social region and jointly responsible for the development and implementation of innovative tools to optimally position the social region.

Directly reporting to you are 2 team leaders, whom you support and lead both professionally and personally.

Expectations

• Bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences in social work (or equivalent education)
• Further training in social management or willingness to complete it
• Leadership experience is an advantage
• Professional experience in the field of statutory social work
• Resilient and flexible personality
• Knowledge and experience in the commercial field
• Knowledge of the case management system KLIBnet (advantageous)
• Ability for interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork

We offer

• A centrally located workplace (in the middle of the city of Olten – train station within a 10-minute walk) with the possibility of home office
• Our annual working time allows you to organize your working hours flexibly and adjust them as needed
• A responsible, varied, and independent activity in a well-organized public institution
• Personal and professional support from a "colorful bunch" of cheerful people with very different biographies, views, and life experiences
• We promote your personal development and training opportunities and take your individual career planning into account

Procedure

We look forward to getting to know you:

Please send your complete application documents including photo by 28.02.2026 to bewerbungen@olten.ch

Further information

For inquiries, please contact:

Geiger Lukas, Acting Head of Social Welfare Office, lukas.geiger@olten.ch

Hellmüller Ursula, Head of Social Directorate, ursula.hellmueller@olten.ch