Gemeinde Pratteln
Pratteln
3 days ago
Team Leader Social Assistance 90%
- 18 March 2026
- 90%
- Permanent position
- Pratteln
Job summary
Our community is evolving into a regional center, with vibrant neighborhoods.
Tasks
- You will organize and coordinate social work and support services.
- Lead and coach staff, supporting social welfare operations.
- Develop standards and ensure quality in social services offered.
Skills
- A Bachelor's in Social Work or equivalent is required.
- Strong knowledge of social insurance law and systems.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in social services.
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About the job
Our community is developing into a regional center. Where there was once industry, sustainable, vibrant neighborhoods with lots of greenery are emerging. Good public transport connections, a strong local economy, and a clear commitment to social justice make it an attractive place to live and work. Diversity, openness, and participation shape our coexistence – supported by a modern administration.
PRATTELN, OUR FUTURE
Team Leader Social Assistance 90%
01.07.2026
The Social Assistance Department supports people in need. You bring openness, team spirit, and flexibility in dealing with changing situations and people.
Your daily challenges. You…
- organize, coordinate, and plan the work in social work, social assistance accounting, the secretariat of the social assistance authority, as well as in labor integration, intake, and rent contributions.
- lead the employees both personally and professionally, coach the social workers in case management, and advise and support the social assistance authority.
- develop standards, ensure quality in the specialist areas, and continuously adapt them to legal changes.
- prepare the budget for the Social Assistance Department and bear budget responsibility.
- represent the community in committees and institutions while supporting the department management in consultations and statements.
You bring these skills. You…
- have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (FH), law, or an equivalent qualification.
- know social insurance law and the social insurance system very well and apply this knowledge confidently.
- have proven leadership experience.
- analyze complex issues precisely, write clearly, and think in a networked way.
- remain capable of acting even under pressure and show temporal flexibility.
What we offer you.
We offer you a varied and responsible activity, contemporary employment conditions, and supportive assistance with further training.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 12.04.2026.
Manuel Wüllner
designated Head of Department Health and Social Affairs
061 825 26 18
designated Head of Department Health and Social Affairs
061 825 26 18
Karin von Arx
Personnel Officer
061 825 22 37
Personnel Officer
061 825 22 37
