Social services

Social services organisations are the ‘hidden champions’ of the German economy. Turnover and employment in this sector have been growing steadily for many years.

Similarly, the professional demands placed on staff and managers in the social services sector are also increasing. The shift towards outpatient care, growing expectations regarding participation amongst people with disabilities or disadvantages, and rising professional quality standards are the main factors contributing to this. This also increases the organisational complexity involved in complying with the legal framework (e.g. the BTHG), which specialist staff and managers must navigate. The shift towards outpatient care and performance-based funding open up additional opportunities for business management.

The level of training amongst skilled workers in the social services sector has risen significantly. Well-trained staff are now placing far greater demands on their managers in terms of their ability to set the organisation’s strategic direction and to communicate decisions transparently.

The challenge for service providers in recruiting and retaining sufficiently qualified staff is set to increase further in the coming years.

Thanks to our many years’ experience as consultants in a variety of social enterprises, we have a thorough understanding of the complex set of requirements placed on managers in the social sector. We help you to formulate the requirements for the vacancy precisely. When searching for and selecting the ideal candidate, we use highly efficient, modern tools and methods to ensure long-term success for you and your organisation in the social sector.

In addition, we are also happy to support you, where required, with the integration of new staff through our onboarding and coaching services, so that companies and staff can establish a positive, long-term working relationship.