Team Leader Residential Support Collective Accommodation Asylum in Opfikon

Entry is possible from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement. The workload is 50 - 60%.

Plattform Glattal is a specialist in social services and operates various offers in the areas of work integration, youth work, residential support and counseling.
On behalf of and in cooperation with the city of Opfikon, Plattform Glattal operates the residential support for the collective asylum accommodations Opfikon.

Your tasks: ###

In team leadership:

• You manage the operation and are responsible for organization, workflows and processes
• You take over the personnel leadership of three employees
• You maintain contact with the commissioning body and coordinate cooperation with the case-managing social workers of the city of Opfikon
• You plan and coordinate assignments as well as lead the team meetings
• You are responsible for compliance with budget specifications

In the support of the residents:

• You strengthen the residential competence of the residents and support them in everyday and practical life questions
• You support the residents in managing conflicts
• You monitor compliance with the house rules and hygiene regulations and check their implementation
• You initiate and coordinate leisure activities and network the residents with offers in the neighborhood
• You advise and support parents in questions regarding their children's school attendance
• You work closely with the case-managing social workers of the city of Opfikon as well as other involved specialist centers

Your profile: ###

• You have completed vocational training
• Ideally, you have further training in the social sector (e.g., as a social companion)
• You have a stable, calm and resilient personality and can set good boundaries
• Initial leadership experience is an advantage
• You act with personal responsibility, independently and maintain an overview even in demanding situations
• Assertiveness, social competence and an appreciative manner characterize you
• You enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults and encounter people from different cultures with interest and openness
• You are willing to work occasionally on weekends

Your perspective: ###

• A meaningful activity with a lot of creative freedom
• High personal responsibility and the opportunity to contribute and implement your ideas
• An uncomplicated, committed team with short decision-making paths
• A varied and responsible task
• Individual training and development opportunities
• An innovative organization with an open and appreciative culture
• Contemporary employment conditions (orientation towards Canton Zürich)

The working time is basically from 11.00 - 20.00 (you must be able to cover approximately one weekend per month).

Are you interested? Then we look forward to getting to know you.