Dual study program in Social Work (B.A.) on the virtual campus - Children's Home Kastanienhof

Start your future in the area of social work together with the Kinderheim Kastanienhof and the IU International University (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 Kinderheim Kastanienhof is a stationary youth aid facility in a natural, quiet environment. Here, children and young people are individually cared for and accompanied in everyday life. The family framework, flat hierarchies and a close cooperation in the team enable a particularly personal and relationship-oriented educational work.

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

At the practical partner - Kinderheim Kastanienhof: You don't have to pay tuition fees – we take care of this from the Kinderheim Kastanienhof for you! You receive an attractive additional remuneration from us You have flexible working hours You work with motivated and competent colleagues: You have development and training opportunities You can participate in our team events A small, family team with flat hierarchies awaits you, a close professional guidance in dual studies, and a variety of possibilities for participation in everyday pedagogy. The natural situation and work in manageable groups allow for a particularly relationship-oriented support 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 actively plan and shape the group everyday and accompany the children and young people in daily life In the context of our systematic approach to parental and family work, you will You support homework and design leisure activities You participate in team meetings as well as in youth office, doctor and therapist talks You take over economic activities in the group Your own interests, such as sports, craftsmanship, or musical skills, can be targeted into the pedagogical work

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 enjoy working with children and adolescents and respond to them empathy and appreciation You work reliably, reflects and brings learning readiness You communicate openly and like to work in the team A class B licence is desirable, ideally with own car What's more important is your motivation to actively contribute to the everyday life of education Career prospects: After successfully completing your studies, there are good chances of taking over within the institution. Thanks to the close professional support, you will gain valuable practical experience in stationary youth assistance at an early stage. Perspectively, you can take on more responsibility in the group service and develop professionally. .