Team leader for our youth protection center Witten (m/f/d)

You take over the team's professional leadership and encourage an appreciation and development-promoting collaboration. You coordinate and organize the educational processes in the group and ensure the quality of work. You are the first contact person for your team, supporting it professionally and promoting its further development. You create a safe, valuable space for young people who are in acute crisis situations. You work closely with (order) authorities and guardians. With creativity and openness, you shape everyday life in the Youth Protection Centre. You are a trusted person and at the same time provide clear orientation – even in difficult moments. You carry out documentation, accompany inobservation conferences and support in the rapid clarification of further measures.

A completed training or study in the field of education, e.g. social education, social work, education, medical education or a comparable qualification. Proven leadership experience as well as the ability to guide, motivate and develop a team. Sensitivity and joy in working with young people in crisis situations, along with a pronounced understanding of proximity and distance. Loadability and the ability to act flexibly even in challenging moments. The ability to work structured and solution-oriented. Willingness to work in shiftwork, even on weekends, because the youth protection office is open 24/7.

A safe workplace with an attractive remuneration based on the TVöD SuE. An occupational retirement provision, the possibility of cycling leasing via JobRad and Corporate Benefits. 32 days a year. Supervisions, advanced training and support through your department management. A responsible and varied task with design playroom. A culture characterized by mutual appreciation, open communication and short decision-making. appreciation for your work – from us, from the children and from their families. .