Head of Social Services (m/w/d)

We are looking for the Office for Social Affairs and Participation of the Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart. As of 1 January 2026, the body shall be filled in full-time/part-time (min. 50%) and indefinitely. Within the Department of Social Benefits, around 30 employees in four fields provide services for citizens of Stuttgart to ensure their living and other assistance under the Social Code of the Twelveth Book (SGB XII). We are looking for a property manager/in for the property Civil Service Social Services East incl. blind aid.

You exercise the oversight of approximately ten specialist staff and staff in the Ombudsman's Information Centre You shall ensure the proper management of tasks and the service and shall be responsible for the professional advice of the specialist staff You bear the financial responsibility for the performance of the property Reporting, quality assurance and quality control is your responsibility You contribute to the joint management task of social assistance Complaint management and participation in opposition decisions are also part of your tasks A change or addition of the task area is reserved.

A completed study (Bachelor, Diploma) in Public Management, Law, Social Law, Social Education, Social Work or Social Economy, as an administrative specialist/- in or as an official with completed ascent course for the senior management service Professional experience in granting social benefits Legal knowledge, especially in the SGB XII and in the Social Codes I to XI and ideally also in the Civil Code and all related legal domains Enforcement and decision-making Safe appearance and joy in personnel management Ability to deal positively with criticism and conflicts

Because security and appreciation count: a sin-making activity, a future-proof workplace, occupational retirement and special payment of the year, Stuttgart allowance for employees – up to 150 € monthly, attractive personal apartments in the city area of Stuttgart Work-Life-Balance: flexible working time models and the possibility to work in part on a mobile or home office, health management and sports Growing together: personal and professional development through our EducationCampus Eco-friendly travel: a free Germany ticket for the ÖPNV, the ''StuttRad' bicycle leasing offer Small extras that make big: discounted lunch, discounts and offers about corporate benefits We offer you a place of grade A 12 / salary group 11 TVöD. JOBV1_EN