Member of the KESB Authority (70 - 80 %)

Member of the KESB Authority (70 - 80 %)

The KESB Winterthur-Andelfingen is responsible for ordering civil law protection measures in cases of endangerment of child welfare as well as for needy adults. Would you like to bring your proven expertise and social competence, as well as your life experience, into the management of child and adult protection procedures? A professional environment and a motivated team await you starting April 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Your Tasks

• Management (technical, administrative, and personnel) of the authority department (3-4 specialists, 1 caseworker)

• Procedure management (including leading hearings and granting legal hearing)

• Assessment and decision-making in individual responsibility and in a three-person panel

• Participation in the maintenance and coordination of collaboration with various specialist offices, municipalities, courts, as well as other authorities and institutions

Your Profile

• Tertiary qualification in law, psychology, or social work

• Several years of professional experience and solid knowledge in Swiss child and adult protection

• Leadership experience

• Very good written expression and conversation skills

• Psychologically resilient, assertive, and strong organizational personality

What We Offer

Diverse and responsible activity

Collaboration in an engaged, interdisciplinary, and competent team

Network of internal and external specialist offices

Workplace in the heart of Winterthur directly at the main train station

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Nicole Bisig, member of the authority, 052 267 56 43, and Adrian Gisler, member of the authority, 052 267 56 45, starting April 1, Co-Presidency.

We look forward to your online application.