tandem BTL gGmbH
tandem BTL: Empowerment, Participation, Quality of Life
editThe tandem BTL gGmbH is a non-profit organization in the social economy with numerous projects and facilities throughout Berlin. As part of the strong social enterprise network of the Social Association VdK Berlin-Brandenburg e.V., tandem BTL makes important contributions to the social development of the city.
Key Products and Services
edit- Childcare: tandem BTL operates daycare centers, supplementary support and care in primary schools and support centers, where around 250 employees promote and accompany the development of over 300 daycare children and many other children[3].
- School Social Work: At more than 60 schools and two colleges in Berlin, around 180 employees work closely with children, adolescents, parents, and teachers. Their offerings include social learning, boys' work, girls' projects, parent cafés, crisis intervention, and child protection[3].
- Outpatient Assistance: Over 110 employees support children, adolescents, and adults in various areas of life through educational assistance, supported individual living, and integration assistance. They expand skills and resources and create individual spaces[3].
- Work, Qualification & Volunteering: In cooperation with the Berlin job centers, employees conduct employment promotion measures and offer job coaching as well as professional training[3].
Mission and Values
editThe guiding principle of tandem BTL is characterized by the goal of promoting an inclusive society in which all people can develop their abilities and utilize their potential. The mission includes creating an environment where people with or without disabilities or social disadvantages can live and work equally and independently[1].
The values of the organization are:
- Curious: Open to all people and unbiased towards other ways of life and perspectives.
- Confident: Trust in one's own competencies, experience, and intuition.
- Committed: Contribution to an equal society through an inclusive attitude and high willingness to perform.
- Attentive: Respectful, fair, and empathetic in dealing with the environment.
- Reliable: Binding dialogues and partnerships, clear and open communication[1].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edittandem BTL is committed to a sustainable and inclusive social future. Through diverse projects and offerings, the organization promotes the participation and development of children, adolescents, and adults. Examples include the promotion of sign languages, the conduct of U16 elections to strengthen democracy, and participation in local events such as the Harzer Kiezfest to strengthen community and exchange[2][5].
Work Culture and Development Opportunities
edittandem BTL offers a supportive work culture that promotes professional quality and commitment. New employees are comprehensively and individually trained, and there are regular internal and external training opportunities as well as supervision and professional guidance. The organization values health promotion, flexible working time models, and a good work-life balance[5].
With about 700 employees and a wide range of social services, tandem BTL is an important player in the social landscape of Berlin, working daily to promote inclusion, participation, and quality of life.