Become a social- and health care assistant apprentice in Haderslev Municipality

Would you like an education where you make a difference to other people, and where you also get paid, a sense of community, full learning days and good job opportunities? Then become an SOSU trainee with us.

We are looking for new trainees, and there are several pathways into the program. Maybe you should start with the lower secondary level 2. Maybe you have already passed the lower secondary level 2. Or perhaps you are a trained SOSU helper and want to continue your education.

You don’t have to know everything yourself. Send us your application, and we will help you figure out which pathway suits you.

Why choose us

At Haderslev Municipality you get

• full, professional learning days every Tuesday with the other trainees, focusing on a theme, company visits and much more
• skilled full-time learning supervisors who support you in your program
• simulation as part of the training so you learn in a safe environment
• a good community with the other trainees
• an education with responsibility, development and good job opportunities afterwards
• training in Haderslev Municipality and at Sygehus Sønderjylland and school periods at Social and Health School in Aabenraa.

See what it’s like to be an SOSU assistant trainee in the video here.

What will you learn?

As an SOSU assistant you work closely with people who need care, assistance and health-related support.

You will learn among other things to

• assist citizens with care and rehabilitation
• observe changes in a citizen's health and well-being
• collaborate with citizens, relatives and colleagues
• work professionally with care, documentation and health-related tasks
• take responsibility and maintain an overview in daily life
• use digital solutions in everyday life.

You do not need to know it all from the start. The most important is that you want to learn and are willing to develop.

You have several ways to get the education

There are three typical pathways into the education

• Lower secondary 2 + main course

For those who want to start the education but have not yet passed lower secondary level 2 in the social and health line.

• Directly into the main course

For those who have already passed lower secondary level 2 and are ready for the next part of the education.

• Further education from social and health helper

For those who are trained as a social and health helper and want to advance to a social and health assistant. Here you can receive credit according to applicable rules.

Are you in doubt which path suits you? Then apply anyway. We assess your possibilities together with you.

We are looking for you who

• want to work with people and meet others with respect, calm and care
• are curious and ready to learn
• can take responsibility for your education and your tasks
• are reliable, can start at 07:00 and are prepared for varying shifts and weekend work
• can collaborate with citizens, relatives and colleagues
• are aware that there may be periods with longer travel times to your training place.

The formal admission requirements for the education can be read here read about them here.

How to apply

Send a short application and your relevant attachments via the application link.

If you know, please indicate whether you

• need to start at lower secondary 2
• have already passed lower secondary 2
• are trained as a social and health helper
• are applying for adult trainee pay
• are unsure which pathway suits you.

Not sure what to send? Then send what you have — we will help you further.

Practical

Application deadline: Please send your application no later than November 26, 2026, but note that we conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Start: In autumn, but it depends on which pathway you will start. The exact date will be discussed at a potential interview.

Working hours: 37 hours per week.

Interviews: We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Salary frame : The position is paid in accordance with the current agreement between KL and FOA at the SOSU assistant trainee level. The expected starting salary in your first year is 15,740.29 DKK. In your second year the salary is 17,932.75 DKK plus pension.

If you are 25 years old when you start your education and have 1 year of relevant employment within the last 4 years, you will receive adult trainee pay and will receive 24,991.31 DKK per month plus pension. You must document that you have 1 year of relevant employment before the trainee contract is entered into.

Criminal record check is obtained before employment, and the employment is conditional on the check being satisfactory.

Do you have questions?

Contact us at [email protected] or call

Kira Brodersen

Phone: 20547296

Lise Hedegaard, team leader

Phone: 20 51 72 85

Apply now

Do you want an education with meaning, salary and future?

Then apply to become a social and health assistant trainee in Haderslev Municipality — even if you are unsure about the path.