Head of the Home Support Department

About the job

The Baselland Red Cross (SRK BL) is committed to supporting people in need with a variety of services. Around 120 employees and more than 500 volunteers help in emergency situations, engage in further education, health promotion, and integration of the population in the Basel region.

Head of the Home Support Department

For our Home Support Department, we are looking for a new head starting September 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Your tasks

• You ensure the proper and smooth handling of the offers of your department: « Red Cross Emergency Call », « Care and Support at Home » as well as « Family Relief »
• You take over the professional, organizational, and personnel management of the "Home Support" team at the office (6 people) as well as in the field (60 people).
• You keep an eye on the administrative processes and figures of your department and provide all necessary information to the management.
• You stay informed about the market environment, recognize important developments, and derive the strategic further development of the department and, as a member of the management, of the entire SRK BL.
• You are well networked, maintain and establish new contacts, and represent your department as well as the SRK BL at events and in specialist groups, where you actively contribute our services.

Your profile

• You have a qualification as a nurse at tertiary level.
• You have completed training/continuing education in management and have experience in personnel management.
• You live a leadership culture that strengthens your employees, always have an open ear for them, and see yourself as the backbone of your department.
• You have acquired solid knowledge about the life situations of elderly people or those with illnesses and families and possess the necessary empathy in dealing with these groups.
• You are familiar with the services for vulnerable persons in the healthcare sector of the canton of Basel-Landschaft.
• You enjoy dealing technically with various emergency call systems.

Why you should work with us:

• We maintain an open corporate culture characterized by respect and appreciation.
• You are part of the four-member management team, which together with the managing director shapes and further develops the SRK BL based on its principles.
• There are currently various forward-looking challenges in your department that need your input.
• A motivated, committed team awaits you in your department.
• The workplace is in Liestal. The team appreciates your presence on site, but of course, we also offer flexible working options.

Are you ready to make a real difference and become part of the largest humanitarian organization in Switzerland?

Then we look forward to your application! Please send your meaningful documents by email to personal@srk-baselland.ch .

If you have any questions in advance, please contact Anja Nicole Seiwert, Managing Director, Tel. 061 905 82 07 or Regina Bachmann, Human Resources, Tel. 061 905 82 10.