Social and care counsellor - Case management

Previous experience, activities in the social, nursing, legal and health sectors are useful, but not mandatory. Important personal requirements that you bring with you are: Solution-orientation, customer-orientation, networker and an interest in medicine, social work, law and business administration.

In a personal interview with the course or pedagogical director, you will see together what you already bring to our course.
A medical qualification such as a nurse is required to work as a care counsellor.

The average salary of a social/care counsellor as an employee is between €35,000 and €45,000. Hourly rates are higher if you are self-employed.

We will prepare you full-time for your new job as a social and care counsellor in 7 months. You will need 15 months to complete the part-time programme or you can just complete individual modules that are relevant to you.

7 months
750 hour training course,
plus 280 hours
Company learning phase

Module 1:
Case management basics
Module 2:
Case management structure
Module 3:
Care counselling and financing
Module 4:
Social counselling and financing
Module 5:
ICF/BTHG
Module 6:
Disease patterns
Module 7:
Project management
Module 8:
Social law 1: Knowledge of social law
Module 9:
Social law 2: Social and assistance structures in practice
Module 10:
Basics of communication and practice transfer incl. professional identity
Module 11:
Care-specific communication/ methods of supported decision-making
Module 12:
Management / Business fundamentals
Module 13:
Social skills

The full-time course costs EUR 7,025.00 for 750 teaching units and 280 hours, including all examination costs. The part-time course fees for 16 months and 498 teaching units are €4,998.00. Payable in pro rata monthly instalments on request, e.g. EUR 225.00.

The course is AZAV certified, i.e. it can be paid for by the Employment Agency, JobCentre, pension insurance at 100%. It is also possible for your employer or potential employer to cover the costs. In addition, our courses can also be subsidised via AFBG (advancement funding) or through "Förderung der beruflichen Weiterbildung". We would be happy to advise you.

Further vocational training to become a social and care counsellor is a valuable investment in your future and opens up a wide range of career prospects. There are numerous funding options available to reduce the financial burden. From government grants and tax benefits to special programmes - we will show you how you can use the appropriate funding for your social and care counselling course. Find out more about the support options and shape your professional future successfully.

• Tax relief as income-related expenses
• Promotion of business consultancies and start-ups
• Vocational promotion in accordance with the Soldiers' Pension Act
• Federal education premium programme
• Education voucher from the employment agencies/ARGEN
• WeGebAU and IFlaS - special programmes of the employment agencies
• Upgrading BAföG (AFBG)
• Child benefit even with support
• Talent Promotion Act
• Rehabilitation funding from pension and accident insurance providers

We have an overview including an insider tip and our discounts for you here prepared!

Your final examination consists of a written exam (1.5 hours), a final colloquium (a written elaboration of a case study) and an oral "defence" or, as we like to say, a collegial discussion on your final colloquium.

A total of 11 certificates of achievement must be provided.
These also include examinations such as the final examination, final colloquium and oral defence.

More in just one module:
Case Manager:in Rehabilitation Counselling & Inclusion (Case Management)

More in just one module:
Social counsellor:In migration counselling (case management)

More in just one module:
Certified professional counsellor / association counsellor and advisor

More in just three modules:
Certified specialist in health and social services (IHK)

It makes sense to do further training to become a healthcare and social services specialist with a subsequent examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Lessons can be taken hybrid, online or face-to-face, with most learners now favouring online learning.

Classroom teaching" takes place online.

We are a Microsoft-certified training provider and work with TEAMS, among others. If you ever miss a lesson, you can review the material conveniently and independently with the video recording - regardless of time and place.

You learn with adults. All of our apprentices have already been active in professional life. For personal reasons, you would now like to reorient yourself professionally or take the next step in your career. What you have in common is that you have made this decision.

You can study in person, in our institute's rooms or online from anywhere, for example from home, on the road or from your holiday flat abroad.

Our lecturers and instructors all come from a practical pedagogical background and impart not only theoretical but above all practical knowledge.

The lecturers and speakers all specialise in the healthcare sector, work as coaches, lawyers and care advisors and impart not only theoretical but above all practical knowledge

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You are welcome to call us at any time and we will draw up the registration documents together. This is particularly useful when using financial support, e.g. employment agency, job centre, pension insurance (AZAV).

1. certificates and quality seals:
Your learning achievements must be worthwhile, which is why we attach great importance to the quality and recognition of our qualifications. We are certified and recognised in numerous categories.
Our proximity to employers and our constant adjustments mean that we are highly relevant to the labour market.

2. learning venues and equipment:
Learning should be fun, among other things in an environment in which you feel comfortable. Together with central locations, we make sure that we have facilities that promote learning. In addition to an excellent IT infrastructure, you have various advantages, e.g. height-adjustable desks, back-friendly seating, fitness area and children's area if your son or daughter accompanies you.

3. digital learning opportunities:
We offer all courses as hybrid programmes. This means you can learn in person or online from the comfort of your own home. Concentrate on the lessons and take notes at your leisure after class, as every day of the course is recorded. In this way, we promote "self-directed learning" and give you 100% flexibility to achieve the ideal balance between learning and private commitments. We also use interactive learning games and quizzes to give you the highest possible level of confidence so that you can be sure that you are on the right learning path.

4. employee competence:
Our itb learning coaches love to go on a learning journey with you. They accompany you individually and help you to turn your weaknesses into strengths. And the journey doesn't end with the course: you can continue to use your itb learning coach free of charge for 6 months after the end of the course. We want to support you in your new career and ensure your professional success.

5. counselling service:
You are not a number with us. We want to get to know you and present the advantages and disadvantages to you objectively. Our itb consultants will do this thoroughly, honestly and neutrally. This is the only way to find the right training programme for you.

6. liability
itb has been active in the education market for over 30 years. This gives you optimum security for your professional future.

7. orientation
"Education is a state matter", i.e. 16 different regulations, but only one correct "educational path". Thanks to our many years of experience, we know many shortcuts or how to avoid a dead end.

8. openness
We are signatories to the "Diversity Charter", we make no distinctions. No matter what your previous educational background was, what colour your skin is, what religion you belong to, what country you come from or what your sexual orientation is. We treat you with the same respect that we would like to be shown.

9. individualised recording
Do you have proven experience in teaching topics? Then we can recognise this and shorten your educational journey.

10. cost-effective and financially flexible
We do not work with Schufa or Bürgel. We trust you! Together we will make individual and unbureaucratic payment arrangements so that your learning goals and professional development are possible. As a private, entrepreneur-managed and yet state-recognised training provider, we are free to make decisions in your favour.

You have various options for making an appointment. For example, you can make an appointment - free of charge and at any time online here agree.
You can also contact us by telephone (040 99 99 870 30) or via e-mail Arrange your personal consultation appointment.