Zentrum für Soziales Hochdorf und Sursee
Hochdorf
KESB Authority Member (Maternity Cover)
- 01 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Hochdorf
Job summary
The Zentrum für Soziales is a leading social organization in Switzerland. Join us to make a difference in community welfare and support systems.
Tasks
- Lead and instruct inquiries and procedures at KESB.
- Make decisions in child and adult protection matters.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders in social work.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work, Law, Education, or Psychology required.
- Strong communication skills and team spirit essential.
- Ability to empathize with individuals in challenging situations.
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About the job
The Centre for Social Affairs is one of the largest associations of its kind in Switzerland. On behalf of 28 municipalities with a catchment area of over 100,000 people, we are actively engaged, accessible, and networked in the following areas: Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB), professional guardianship, social counselling, mother and father counselling, addiction counselling, and school social work.
KESB Authority Member (Maternity Cover)
The KESB (Child and Adult Protection Authority) is responsible for ensuring the protection of children, adolescents, and adults who are unable to independently obtain the necessary support for themselves. As part of maternity cover, we are seeking an authority member from January to August 2027.
Your responsibilities
- Leading/instructing procedures and conducting investigations within the KESB
- Individual and collegial decisions in child and adult protection
- Issuing investigation and expert report commissions to third parties
- Conducting hearings
- Professional supervision of ongoing measures
- Instruction/advice for professional and private guardians
- Collaboration with specialist agencies, municipalities, and institutions in child and adult protection
- Case-independent public relations work for the KESB authority
Your profile
- Completed studies in social work, law, education, or psychology
- Several years of professional experience
- Knowledge of civil and administrative law procedures
- Driving licence category B
- Resilient, assertive, and integrous personality with team spirit
- Excellent communication skills and confident written expression
- Strong affinity for interdisciplinary collaboration as well as for the municipal structures of a region
- Ability to set priorities
- Empathy for people in difficult life situations
Are you interested?
We look forward to receiving your application. For questions, Christine Albisser and Stephan Hasler will be happy to assist you. Applications sent by e-mail cannot be considered.
We look forward to receiving your application. For questions, Christine Albisser and Stephan Hasler will be happy to assist you. Applications sent by e-mail cannot be considered.
