Head of Law and Social Affairs Department KESB 80 %

Head of Law and Social Affairs Department KESB 80 % The Child and Adult Protection Authority KESB has the task of ensuring the protection of adults and children. The Law & Social Affairs department carries out investigations in child and adult protection and supports the authority members in their further tasks. As of 1. October 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a Head of Law and Social Affairs Department KESB 80 % Your tasks Taking over the personnel, technical, and organizational management of the interdisciplinary Law and Social Affairs department with 12 employees Technical instruction, support, and promotion of employees as well as ensuring business, quality, and deadline control for the investigation and support mandates assigned to the department Further development of the department with regard to the standardization of investigations in child and adult protection as well as ensuring the implementation of defined processes Co-shaping the organization as a member of the management team as well as participating in higher-level organizational, quality, and development issues Taking over the hinge function between management, authority, and departments as well as internal and external interfaces Leading or participating in various working groups and projects Possibly participating as a deputy authority member Your profile Tertiary degree in Law or Social Work Several years of professional and leadership experience, preferably in a KESB, an administration, or at a court Independent, pragmatic, assertive, structured, and networked-thinking leadership personality with humor Strong communication skills in speech and writing Enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation as well as willingness to take on responsibility and to contribute constructively to the whole Cooperation-promoting, socially competent, and confident appearance Respectful and reflective handling of people in difficult life situations We offer A meaningful, challenging, and responsible activity as a leader with a key technical role in an exciting environment A motivated, interdisciplinary team that supports each other The possibility to co-shape and further develop our KESB Modern working conditions and an attractive workplace near the Dietikon train station Application and information und Schönbächler, Co-Presidency KESB District Dietikon, Telephone , are at your disposal for further information. Learn more about the city of Dietikon at . Apply now jpidc6635f0jm jit0727jm jiy26jm