HEAD OF THE SOLIDARITY SECTOR AT 80%

About the job

Carouge, a citizen city, a city of culture and integration, a city resolutely turned towards the future, is looking to fill a position within the Social Affairs Department for a:

HEAD OF THE SOLIDARITY SECTOR AT 80%

Are you a committed, autonomous, attentive, empathetic person with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of fairness?

Do you demonstrate a global vision, great analytical ability, and can anticipate the evolution of social issues, while clearly defining priorities and fully assuming your responsibilities?

Do you show strong leadership and ensure a positive dynamic focused on the needs of users within your team?

 
If you recognise yourself in this profile, do not hesitate to apply within our administration!

As sector head, under the direction of the head of the Social Affairs Department, you guarantee individual assistance services by making them visible and accessible while developing them.

You are also the reference person on integration issues within the Administration.

Thus, you will mainly be responsible for:

• Managing a team of ten people, ensuring compliance with rules and procedures, as well as ethical principles related to the role;
• Maintaining strategic monitoring of social issues and acting as a professional reference, while providing support in complex situations;
• Being responsible for the management of transitional housing;
• Managing the sector's budget and occasional financial aid;
• Being a driving force for integration issues and leading related projects and actions;
• Collaborating with other sectors of the service on cross-cutting projects and developing and managing projects specific to your field.

WE OFFER YOU

• A stimulating, dynamic and pleasant environment;
• Attractive working conditions;
• A culture of benevolent leadership.

YOU OFFER

• You hold a HES diploma in social work with a postgraduate certification or equivalent;
• You have solid professional experience in individual and/or collective social work, as well as proven team management experience of at least three years;
• You have a very good knowledge of social issues and the Geneva social network;
• You are proficient in basic computer tools (Office suite);
• Your commitment and sense of public service demonstrate your full adherence to the values of the City of Carouge.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Salary grade:

11

Working hours:

Occasional evening and weekend work

The City of Carouge is committed to promoting equality between women and men as well as diversity. Positions are open to all persons without any distinction. Applications from underrepresented genders are strongly encouraged.

Visit our website https://www.carouge.ch/offres-demploi-et-postulations to view the job profile and to apply exclusively via this channel by 22 September 2026.