Social Services Assistant Training Program in Torgau
Are you looking for a versatile apprenticeship that requires a sense of responsibility and empathy? Then a social assistant apprenticeship at Heimerer in Torgau is the right thing for you!
- tuition-free training with entitlement to non-repayable student BAföG
- familiar atmosphere
- high practical relevance
- central location in the old town centre
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04860 Torgau
03421 72 87-0
03421 72 87-99
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What makes the social care assistant training programme in Torgau stand out?
The Vocational School for Social Services at Heimerer Schule Torgau is renowned for its high standard of training and the close integration of theory and practice. Friendliness, respect and a willingness to help are not just buzzwords here; they are an integral part of everyday life. Your teachers will be your knowledgeable points of contact throughout your training.
Your social care assistant training in Torgau at a glance:
- A close link between classroom teaching and work placements
- Small learning groups for genuine individual support
- Teachers with subject-specific and pedagogical expertise
- Extensive network of placements: nurseries, care homes, facilities for people with disabilities
Learning with charm in Torgau’s old town
The Heimerer School building is no ordinary place of learning: the bright classrooms in the castle’s former armoury combine a historic atmosphere with modern technical facilities. Its central location right in the old town means you’ll enjoy good transport links and short distances as part of your daily school routine.
- Bright classrooms in the historic armoury
- Modern technical facilities for contemporary learning
- Small class sizes
- A friendly atmosphere: we cater to the needs of every individual
FAQ
The social care assistant training programme in Saxony lasts two years on a full-time basis. It comprises classroom-based lessons at the vocational college for social services, as well as work placements totalling 20 weeks, which are undertaken as block placements. The training year follows the Saxon school calendar.
In Saxony, a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlere Reife) is required. Those who hold a university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a degree from a university of applied sciences may, under certain circumstances, be able to shorten the training programme to one year. In addition to formal qualifications, empathy, a sense of responsibility and a genuine enjoyment of working with people are essential.
The curriculum is based on the Saxon syllabus for vocational schools specialising in social services. Key areas of study include supporting people in their daily lives, assisting with educational and care processes, and the fundamentals of social care. The timetable also includes subjects such as German, English and social studies.
Once you have qualified as a state-certified social care assistant, you will be able to work in various social care settings:
- Childcare centres (nurseries, kindergartens, after-school clubs)
- Inpatient and outpatient care facilities
- Residential homes and facilities for people with disabilities
- Family care and daily support
The demand for social care assistants in Saxony is high – this is reflected in the placement rate of Heimerer graduates, which is almost 100%.
Once you have graduated, a range of options are open to you: training as a nursery teacher, training in remedial care or as a registered nurse, as well as part-time further qualifications. The Heimerer Academy offers specialised further training in the fields of social pedagogy and social work, which you can undertake flexibly alongside your current job.
Social Care Assistant Training in Torgau: Your gateway to the social care sector in Saxony
The demand for qualified professionals in the social and care sectors is growing. Those who complete their training at Heimerer in Torgau will enter a career field with a solid foundation, one that offers secure jobs and a wide range of responsibilities:
- Direct employment in nurseries, care homes or social services
- Placement rate of almost 100%
- Seamless transition to early years education training possible
- Further training, e.g. via the Heimerer Academy
- Long-term job security in a systemically important professional field
