Specialsitter Bremen is a social service provider that has been working in Bremen since 2021 to promote greater inclusion and equal opportunities. We provide outpatient, individualized support to children and young adults with physical, intellectual, and/or mental disabilities, strengthening their self-determination and helping them to participate equally in social life.
As an outpatient care service for children and young adults with disabilities or chronic illnesses, Specialsitter Bremen aims to find a solution for every situation and individual need, thereby empowering clients to live independently and relieving the burden on family members. Raising a child with increased support needs should be as easy as any other everyday task. This is impossible without a strong team.
What you should bring:
- You enjoy working with people and treat them with empathy, patience and openness.
- You are passionate about social justice and want to make a difference.
- You work independently, reliably and proactively.
- You communicate proactively, honestly, and respectfully.
- You are willing to learn and interested in personal and professional development.
- You independently familiarize yourself with complex issues.
- You are confident in using digital working methods.
- You have a good understanding of economic relationships and organizational skills.
- Ideally, you have experience in social or helping professions as well as in working with people with disabilities.
- Ideally, candidates will have completed or are currently enrolled in training or studies in the social field (e.g., social work, special education, education, therapeutic care, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social assistance or integration assistance).
- Knowledge of social support systems and relevant legal frameworks is advantageous.
- Even if you are a career changer with a motivation for further development, you are very welcome.
Your tasks:
- Independent and professional management as part of the Bremen coordination team
- regular exchange with the coordination team
- innovative and needs-oriented further development of the organization
- Advice for families with children with disabilities
- Needs assessment and site development
- Quality management
- Human Resources
- Preparation and execution of negotiations with cost bearers
- Networking: Presenting the organization to authorities and institutions
- documentation
What we offer:
- a varied and challenging role with plenty of scope for contributing to the development of our organization
- the collaboration in an appreciative and helpful coordination team
- Modern working thanks to needs-based digitalization (in-house, innovative administration tool, as well as an app for employees)
- close professional support, especially during the onboarding period
- digital, paperless administration and uncomplicated, fast communication channels
- short decision-making processes
- regular supervision
- flexible working hours
- Free training opportunities
- Home office option
- Starting with 30-40 hours per week (you decide)
- Starting salary: €3946.25, calculated for a full-time position
- Ideally, work should start from autumn 2026
We expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities and will give them preferential consideration if equally qualified. We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter, preferably by email: kontakt.bremen@specialsitter.de
