Lateral entrants in the social sector: opportunities for new heroes of society!

Lateral entrants in the social sector: opportunities for new heroes of society!

Philipp Niederwolfsgruber, a 29-year-old former mechanic and professional soldier from ZAMS, has fundamentally changed his life and is now a mobile family consultant at SOS Kinderdorf. "I noticed when driving buses that I like to work with people - especially with children," he says. To be successful in his new profession, he caught up with the Matura and studied educational sciences. This shows how important commitment and determination are in order to make a positive difference in social work, as Christian Murer, head of the SOS children's village in Imst, emphasized. There are many career changers in this industry, which are a valuable enrichment through their life experience and the courage to break new ground.

In the entire social sector, a noticeable shortage of skilled workers can be seen, which makes the transverse entry particularly attractive. Organizations are urgently looking for committed and empathetic employees, as described in detail. The requirement for career changers is often not as rigid as for conventional training paths, which encourages many to put their skills in the service of social work. Above all, these tasks require empathy, openness to diversity and the ability to deal with emotional challenges.

important qualifications and entry opportunities

Social work offers numerous entry opportunities - from internship to voluntary services to part -time jobs in social institutions. Co -entrants can bring in their diverse experiences from other professional fields and help to develop new perspectives and solutions. In addition, targeted further training in social areas offers significant advantages and can increase the chances of a permanent job. The increase in the number of lateral entrants shows that many people are willing to work for others and to develop their own skills.

social organizations such as "Pro Juventute" particularly appreciate career changers because they can often act as role models with their life experiences. According to ORF TIROL , organizations in Tirol have recognized that career changers represent an essential resource. This development is not only an advantage for the organizations itself, but also contributes to the fact that social services remain sustainable and committed. With the need for well -trained specialists in social work, the opportunities for career changers to make an important and meaningful contribution are greater than ever.