Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in a social companion job?

Advertisements for a social companion job contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacancy. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
  • the company information

This information about a social companion job varies depending on the employer. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements on various job portals, looked at it and summarized it for you*:

 

Different job descriptions:

  • Social companion
  • Social care worker
  • Social worker
  • Care specialist
  • Integration guide
  • Social pedagogical assistant, pedagogical assistant
  • Case manager in the social sector
  • Nursing assistant with social orientation
  • Life companion
  • Family counselor
  • Care specialist
  • Social worker
  • Social service employee
  • Community Support Worker
  • Personal Support Worker

 

Distribution of the individual tasks in a social companion job:

Client support: Personal accompaniment and support for clients, whether in everyday situations, visits to the doctor or visits to the authorities

 approx. 40% of the time

Advice and planning: development and implementation of individual care plans, consultation with other professionals, relatives, etc.

 approx. 25% of the time

Documentation and administration: keeping client files, documentation of developments and measures, cooperation with external bodies such as social services if necessary

approx. 15% of the time

Teamwork and team meetings: regular meetings with colleagues and superiors to coordinate support work and quality assurance

 approx. 10% of the time

Further training and supervision: regular participation in internal and external training courses, as well as supervision for personal and professional development

 approx. 5% of the time

Other tasks: Depending on the facility, there may also be other activities, such as public relations, training for relatives or the organization of events

 approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a social companion job

Professional requirements
  • Completed basic education
  • Further training as a social assistant with a federal certificate
  • Several years of professional experience as well as several years of experience in working with the respective target group (e.g. people with disabilities, senior citizens, migrants, etc.) are an advantage
Specialist knowledge for social companion job
  • Knowledge of social legislation and administration
  • Basic knowledge of medical care and the relevant legal framework and regulations in the social sector
  • Very good written and spoken German,
  • Foreign languages an advantage
  • Partly: Driving license cat. B
Personal characteristics
  • Social skills
  • Empathy and sensitivity
  • Communication and teamwork skills
  • Organizational talent and independent way of working
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays
Other social companion Job
  • Counseling skills: The ability to advise clients and their relatives competently and empathetically
  • Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with clients, relatives and colleagues
  • Documentation skills: Careful documentation of client information, care plans and other relevant data
  • Organizational talent: planning and coordination of appointments, activities and support measures

In addition:Here you will find interesting links on the subject of job advertisements and finding a job:

*The information listed here comes from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the labor market and what is required in a social companion job.

Schools with social support Training for a social support worker job