During your practical training phases at the Office for Youth and Family Affairs, you can expect, among other things:

• Application-oriented social work
• In-depth study of childhood education and child and youth welfare
• Early childhood education
• Expert advice and support in daycare centers
• Preparing an operating license for a daycare center
• Staffing of daycare centers with regard to age structures and personnel
• Consulting in accordance with Section 8a of Book VIII of the German Social Code
• Ensuring protection concepts in daycare centers
• Concept development discussions and further development of quality modules
• Ensuring the protection of children and young people at risk
• Further development of socio-spatial action concepts in the execution of tasks in accordance with SGB VIII

• A state-recognized bachelor's degree program with practical content
• Tuition fees covered
• Work experience in other fields of social work
• Intensive practical instruction
• Regular participation in collegial consultation and supervision
• A lively team atmosphere and an appreciative working environment
• A free job ticket as part of the Germany ticket
• Free or discounted business and private use of the "meinRad" bicycle system (bicycle rental system in Mainz, Wiesbaden, Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, and Budenheim)
• An annual learning materials allowance of EUR 150.00
• An annual book voucher worth EUR 50.00
• Excellent chances of being hired after graduation and a wide range of career opportunities in the city administration

• Technical college entrance qualification or high school diploma, each with satisfactory grades
• Interest in public youth welfare
• Interest and enthusiasm for working with children, young people, and families, and willingness to work as part of a team
• Communication skills, empathy, and enthusiasm
• Sense of responsibility and resilience
• Interest in the further development and implementation of concepts
• You are willing to apply what you have learned in your studies in practice, to reflect on it, and to implement it

After completing your studies, Mainz City Council offers a wide range of career opportunities:

• Expansion of the skills learned during your studies through a comprehensive internal training program
• You will be part of a modern service administration with varied jobs
• You will take on independent management and service tasks and have the opportunity to develop into a manager
• We offer you the opportunity to balance your career and family life