About the Role
The Therapeutic Children's Residential Group of Prowo Berlin in southern Berlin offers children aged 5 to 13 a reliable and safe environment in a large house with a garden. Seven children are cared for who have experienced boundary violations, neglect, or relationship breakdowns. In our facility, children experience stabilizing structures and a regulated daily routine, where they can process their trauma with professional support and gradually achieve age-appropriate developmental tasks. As an educator in our team, you will support the children in discovering their individual strengths, qualities, and future prospects.
Responsibilities
- Care and support of children within the key worker system in shift work
- Structuring a daily routine and promoting individual development and social skills
- Planning and conducting activities and group sessions
- De-escalation and crisis intervention
- Participation in the support plan process and process analysis
- Collaboration with parents, youth welfare offices, schools, and other cooperation partners
Requirements
- Professional qualification as an educator, remedial teacher, or childhood educator
- Basic understanding of trauma and its consequences or willingness to undergo further training
- Patience and empathy to take the next step together in difficult processes
- Appreciation for how children cope with their difficult experiences
Skills
- Experience in working with children and adolescents in difficult psychological situations is advantageous
- Applications from career starters are also welcome
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- 30 hours/week
- Permanent position
Experience Level
- Career starters welcome
Education Level
- Educator
- Remedial Teacher
- Childhood Educator
Salary/Compensations
- Salary based on TV-L SuE 2025 S8b plus evening, night, and holiday surcharges
Benefits
- Employer-funded company pension plan after the probationary period at 4.6% of the monthly gross salary and child supplement
- Subsidy for the company ticket after the probationary period: 'Deutschlandticket Job' for €40.30/month instead of €63
- 2 training vouchers per year for the neuhland Academy
- 31 days of vacation and additional compensatory days
- Co-determination of the work schedule
- Regular external supervision
- Involvement in a therapeutically oriented, multidisciplinary team with clear tasks and competencies
- Continuous advice and support from an experienced professional leader
About the Company
- We are an open-minded and diverse employer. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds!
