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

Do you want an education where you can make a difference for people in their everyday life?

As an SSH trainee in Haderslev Municipality you will be paid during the training, have good colleagues around you and a daily life where you learn to help citizens with care, support, practical help and support to manage as much as possible yourself.

You don't need to be able to do it all from the start. The most important thing is that you want to learn and want to work with people.

We are recruiting trainees for several programs. You can apply if you

• are starting Grundforløb 2
• are in the process of Grundforløb 2
• have already completed Grundforløb 2 and will progress to the main course.

Are you unsure which program suits you? Then apply anyway. We will help you on.

What you get with us

With Haderslev Municipality you get

• skilled full-time learning mentors who support you in your program
• full, professional learning days every Tuesday with the other students, focusing on a theme, company visits and much more
• a sense of community with other students
• simulation as part of the training, so you learn in a safe environment
• good job opportunities after the education
• salary during the training according to applicable rules
• training at nursing homes and in home care in Haderslev Municipality and school periods at the Social and Health School in Aabenraa.

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

What do you learn?

As a social and health care helper you become an important part of the citizens' daily lives.

You will learn, among other things, to

• assist with personal care and help the citizen to manage as much as possible themselves
• work with rehabilitation
• assist with practical tasks
• create security and good relationships with the citizens and their relatives
• collaborate with colleagues and other professional groups
• use digital solutions in daily life.

You get close to the citizens, and your visits make a big difference.

Which path can you apply for?

There are two typical paths

• Grundforløb 2 + main course

For you who want to start the education but have not yet completed Grundforløb 2.

• Directly to the main course

For you who are in the process of or have already completed Grundforløb 2 on the social and health line.

Are you unsure which path suits you? Then apply anyway. We assess your options together with you.

We are looking for you who

• want to work with people
• treat others with respect, calm and care
• are curious and ready to learn
• can take responsibility for your education
• are dependable and prepared for shifts and weekend work
• can collaborate with citizens, relatives and colleagues
• can start at 07:00.

You do not need to have experience from the care sector. The most important is that you want to learn.

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

How to apply

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

Feel free to state if you

• are starting Grundforløb 2
• are in the process of Grundforløb 2
• have already completed Grundforløb 2
• are 25 years or older
• are applying for adult trainee pay
• are unsure about your program.

Are you unsure about what to send with? Then send what you have — we will help you on.

Practical

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

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

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Interviews: We hold interviews on an ongoing basis.

Salary framework : The position is paid according to the applicable agreement between KL and FOA at the SOSU helper trainee level. The expected starting salary is 14,250.75 DKK

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

A criminal background check is obtained before employment, and employment is conditional on the check being satisfactory.

Do you have questions?

Contact us at [email protected] or call

Kira Brodersen, coordinator

Phone: 20547296

Lise Hedegaard, team leader

Phone: 20 51 72 85

Apply now

Do you want an education with meaning, pay and good job opportunities?

Then apply to become a social and health care helper trainee in Haderslev Municipality — even if you are unsure about the path. We will figure it out together.