Become a social and health care helper apprentice in Tønder Municipality

Do you want an education where you make a difference in people’s daily lives? As a social and health care helper trainee in Tønder Municipality, you will earn a wage during your education, have good colleagues around you, and a everyday life where you learn to help citizens with care, support, practical assistance and help to manage as much as possible on their own.

We are looking for trainees for several programmes. You can apply if you

• are starting in the basic course 2
• are in the process of basic course 2
• already have passed basic course 2 and need to proceed to the main course.

You do not need to have everything under control yourself. Send us your application, and we will help you figure out which programme suits you.

What you get with us

As a social- and health care helper trainee in Tønder Municipality you get

• a well-functioning and engaged supervisory team with high professionalism
• fellowship with other trainees
• exciting training locations at nursing homes and in home care in Tønder Municipality
• an education focused on rehabilitation, well-being and professional development
• structure in the education and clear agreements about your progression
• wage during the education according to current rules

What you learn?

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

Among other things you will learn to

• assist with personal care and practical tasks
• support the citizen in managing as much as possible on their own
• work in a rehabilitative manner and support the citizen’s coping
• create security and good relationships with citizens and relatives
• collaborate with colleagues and other professional groups.

You will come close to the citizens, and your efforts can help create quality of life and a meaningful everyday life.

We are looking for you who

• want to work with people
• meet others with respect, empathy and trust
• are curious and want to learn
• can take responsibility for your own education
• are reliable and prepared for shift work and weekend work
• can come to work at 7 a.m.
• can collaborate with citizens, relatives, colleagues and other professional groups
• can travel to your training locations.

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

Admission requirements

• If you are applying for basic course 2 , you must have passed Danish and mathematics from 9th grade with at least grade 02, corresponding to G level.
• If you are applying for the main course , you must have passed basic course 2 in the social- and health line or expect to pass it before start.
• If you are 25 years or older, you must also have a validation of prior learning (RKV).

How to apply

Send your application, CV and relevant attachments via the application link.

Please indicate if you

• must start in basic course 2
• are in the process of basic course 2
• already have passed basic course 2
• are 25 years or older
• are applying for adult trainee pay.

If you are unsure what to include, send what you have — we will help you further.

Application deadline

• Main course, starting week 12 2027: 6 December 2026
• GF2, starting week 6 2027: 8 January 2027

Practical

• Start is at the beginning of 2027, but it depends on which programme you will start. The exact date will be discussed at a possible interview.
• The working hours are 37 hours per week
• Interviews: We will hold interviews in December and January.

Wage and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

You can receive adult trainee pay if you are 25 years old or older and meet the requirements for relevant work experience. You must document your work experience yourself.

If you do not meet the conditions for adult trainee pay, you can contact your job centre about adult apprentice pay.

Please note that we will obtain a criminal record before you are employed, and the employment is conditional on the record being satisfactory.

If you have further questions, you are welcome to contact

• Education consultant Sonja Warberg at email [email protected] / tel. 21 52 96 07
• Education consultant Eva Sønnichsen at email [email protected] / tel. 20 12 69 12

Do you want an education with meaning, where you make a difference to other people?

Then apply now as a social- and health care helper trainee in Tønder Municipality – even if you’re unsure of the path. We’ll find it together.