As a curative education nurse, you work with people who need support in their everyday lives due to disabilities or special needs. The main tasks are to improve the clients' quality of life, promote their independence and help them integrate into society. Social care workers not only support those affected, but also work closely with their families and other professionals.
A special needs caregiver in Germany earns an average of about 3,140 euros gross per month. This corresponds to an hourly wage of 18.11 euros for a 40-hour work week. However, the salary can vary depending on the federal state, tariff agreement, and employment contract. In Hesse and Bavaria, salaries are above the national average, while in Brandenburg, Saxony, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, salaries are lower.
The starting salary ranges between 2,400 euros and 3,100 euros gross per month, but can rise to 3,979 euros with work experience and tariff agreements. The size of the employer and the region in which they are located also have an impact on the salary. Special needs caregivers earn more in larger institutions and in regions with higher living costs than in smaller institutions and in regions with lower living costs.
There are also salary differences between men and women, with men earning on average more than women. With increasing job experience and age, the salary increases, with special needs caregivers earning an average of 4,140 euros at the age of 55.
To become a curative education nurse, you generally need to have completed training in curative education or a comparable specialization. This training includes both theoretical and practical parts and provides important knowledge about various disabilities, care and support measures as well as the legal framework. Internships in facilities that work with people with disabilities are also often part of the training.
After training as a curative education nurse, numerous career opportunities are open to you. You can work in different areas, such as in residential homes, special schools or in outpatient care. In addition, there is the possibility of further training, e.g. through specialized further and advanced training or a degree in social work or curative education, in order to aspire to managerial positions or special fields.
