Social assistance

As your field of work involves working with children, young people, people with disabilities and people in need of care, you can work in various socio-educational and care facilities such as daycare centres, after-school care centres, hospitals, nursing homes for the elderly, outpatient care services and residential homes.

After completing your training as a social assistant, you will have the entry requirements to complete a specialised technical college training course as an educator or curative educator with us immediately afterwards.

To do this job well, you should enjoy working with people, have a sense of responsibility and be enthusiastic. You should also be empathetic and creative.

Further formal requirements for the apprenticeship are

• For the two-year apprenticeship: Secondary school certificate or equivalent qualification
• For the one-year apprenticeship: University or technical college entrance qualification

The theoretical training in social assistance is based on the learning field concept and takes place at the vocational college. In addition, there are various compulsory and elective internships in child and youth welfare, disability care and care facilities, so that you can specialise in one field during your training.

Contents of the lessons

Compulsory area:

• German, Communication
• English
• Social studies
• Sport
• Ethics

Career-related area:

• Developing professional identity and career prospects
• Using observation as a basis for social action
• Building and shaping social relationships
• Participate in the organisation of educational, upbringing and care processes
• Supporting the care of people in health and illness
• Supporting people in coping with everyday life
• Accompanying cultural and creative processes
• Structuring and organising their own work and working in a team

Compulsory elective area:

• Use media and materials on a topic from a selected field of work

Practical vocational training (two-year training programme)

• Compulsory internship 1st year of training: 2 x five weeks
• Compulsory internship 2nd year of training: 1 x five weeks
• Compulsory elective internship 2nd year of training: 1 x five weeks

Practical vocational training (one-year training programme)

• Compulsory internship: 9 weeks in three areas
• Compulsory elective work placement: 3 weeks

We look forward to receiving your application with the following application documents:

• Cover letter
• complete CV in tabular form (signed and with e-mail address)
• one passport photo (+ one digital passport photo)
• notarised copies of certificates

You will be informed of other specific entry requirements during the interview.

Please enclose a stamped envelope with your application if you are applying by post. You can also apply directly online using our application form.

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The examination consists of a written, oral and practical part. If you successfully complete the entire training programme, you will be awarded the job title"State-certifiedsocial assistant".

Tuition free

Do you have questions about the process and planning of your training or would you like more information about subsequent training as an educator or curative educator? We will be happy to advise you!