Become a professional carer

The Waldeck-Frankenberg district care authority is regularly looking for people who are interested in working as independent carers. Legal carers work for people who are unable to manage their own affairs completely independently due to mental illness, a mental or physical disability or other impairment. The professional carer is appointed by the court to protect the legal and financial interests of these people. The tasks are very varied and the organisation of work can be freely chosen, as the amount of time and the number of legal support cases to be managed is not specified. A professional carer receives an expense allowance from the court for the support they provide. This allowance is calculated on an individual basis. The amount can be obtained from the care authority.

As a self-employed professional carer, the...

• Every day is different and offers plenty of variety.
• to organise their working hours freely.
• The scope of work can be chosen by the customer.
• the office is rarely the place to be.
• the work-life balance is good.

Requirements for this self-employed activity

• Degree in a (social) educational, legal, nursing or commercial administrative profession, or willingness to gain knowledge in one of these areas
• Good communication skills, ability to deal with conflict, resilience and social skills
• Good knowledge of care law and social law is helpful but not necessary

Tasks

Support and representation of the person being cared for in the areas of responsibility defined by the guardianship court, such as property care, health care, official matters, housing and care home matters.

• Handling of correspondence,
• Administrative procedures,
• Management and regulation of finances,
  
• Housing matters,
• Organisation of nursing care,
• Contact person for the health concerns of the persons being cared for.

How do I become an independent legal professional carer?

With the introduction of the Care Organisation Act on 1 January 2023, professional carers must register with their competent authority (home authority). At the person's request, a notice of registration as a professional carer will be issued as part of an administrative procedure. This decision is valid nationwide.

Persons with a degree in social work, social pedagogy or a degree that qualifies them for judicial office have the necessary expertise. Other academic and professional qualifications as well as relevant professional experience can be recognised.