Dual study program in Social Work (B.A.) at the virtual campus - Curative Education Children's Home St. Maria Kalzhofen

Start your future in the field of social work together with the Health Educational Children's Home St. Maria Kalzhofen and the IU International College (IU). In the Dual myStudium – accredited as a dual remote study – you collect your practice experience in the company and learn the theory to be 100% virtual, complemented by optional digital accompanying events.

The St. Maria Kalzhofen Children's Hospital offers a supportive and development-promoting home to children and young people who can no longer live in their family environment. Individual support, stable relationships and personal development are placed at the centre of family housing, embedded in the nature of the Allgäu. A special focus is on working with nature and animals as part of the pedagogical concept.

Become part of our team and start with us on October 1, 2026.

At the practical partner - Heilpädagogisches Kinderheim St. Maria Kalzhofen: You don't have to pay tuition fees – we'll take care of this for you from the St. Maria Kalzhofen Medical School! You expect a monthly average salary of around 300 € gross You can participate in our team events You have development and training opportunities You work with motivated and competent colleagues: At the IU - Virtual Campus: State-recognised degree: Start with a fully-fledged, recognised university degree professionally through Flexible study: Learning anywhere – whether at home or on the go. You're setting your pace Digital exchange: Network online with Kommiliton: inside and outside Innovative platforms: You learn on myCampus with innovative learning materials and the AI-learning assistant Syntea Discounts: You benefit from attractive discounts at UNiDAYS, Spotify, 25hours hotels and other IU partners

You work in everyday pedagogical life with children and adolescents in a group with You support everyday design and promote the personal development of children You can participate in educational activities as well as leisure and experience educational activities You support observation, documentation and help processes You work closely in the team as well as with parents, schools and external departments You get insights into animal-based and natural pedagogical approaches

Start your studies at the IU with (special) abitur, a qualified professional degree or as a national. Technicians:in/operator:in You can prove German skills according to language level B2 You are interested in working with children and adolescents with support needs You bring empathy, sense of responsibility and team skills You work reliably, structured and with a reflected posture You are open to educational work with nature and animals A driving licence is useful if you do not live directly on site Career prospects: In the event of a successful final examination, there is the possibility of a takeover. You can develop in the field of stationary youth assistance and healing education. In the long term, you can offer a variety of development and further training opportunities.

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