Head of Care Department 80 – 100 %

Head of Care Department 80 – 100 % Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Commit yourself with us to the vision of a solidary society, as Head of Care Department 80 – 100 % (m/f/d) Since March 2024, Caritas Schweiz has been operating asylum centers for families, individuals and unaccompanied minors (MNA) at currently five locations in the Canton of Zürich on behalf of the cantonal social services office (KSA). For the professional cross-mandate leadership and training of employees in day and night care, as well as to ensure compliance with cantonal specifications and the concepts of Caritas Schweiz, we are looking for an engaged and qualified reinforcement. Your tasks Professional leadership and support of employees in the department across all transit centers and MNA centers Ensuring compliance with cantonal specifications as well as the professional principles of Caritas Schweiz Participation in recruitment as well as support in personnel-relevant processes Promotion and further development of employees through training and professional exchange Further development and standardization of processes and work principles Organization and moderation of the cross-location professional exchange Representation of the department towards internal and external partners Co-shaping the strategic further development of the department Maintenance of an open, respectful and binding cooperation Cross-location and cross-service assignments Close cooperation with other heads of departments Cooperation with external bodies Our requirements Sound professional knowledge in the asylum and migration sector as well as several years of professional experience in the care of asylum seekers Very good knowledge of cantonal specifications as well as the professional principles of Caritas Schweiz Strong communication skills as well as team orientation High social and intercultural competence as well as the ability to act situationally appropriate and context-aware in the migration sector Independent, structured and responsible way of working Flexibility, resilience as well as confident appearance even in challenging situations Assertiveness and constructive handling of conflicts Good German skills as well as oral knowledge in English and ideally another language of the clientele Confident handling of MS Office and digital work tools ideally Tutoris Willingness for cross-location and cross-service activity as well as driving license category B Work location: Canton Zürich Start of work: immediately or by arrangement Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the pulse of social issues. For the transformation towards role-based work, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who like to participate in change processes and take responsibility. Information about this position will be gladly provided by Mr , Co-Department Head MI-DCH & Mandates Manager Transit Centers, Telephone . We thank you for your interest and look forward to your application by 19. July 2026 via the online portal. Caritas Schweiz, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Luzern apply online Apply with xeebo Facebook Xing Twitter Google+ Print pageRecommend page jpid0b7dc80jm jit0727jm jiy26jm