Deputy Head of Child and Youth Welfare Services (m/f/d)

Deputy Head of Child and Youth Welfare Services (m/f/d)

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Deputy Head of Child and Youth Welfare Services (m/f/d)

June 29, 2026

The German Red Cross (DRK) Bremen branch is seeking a Deputy Head of Child and Youth Welfare Services (m/f/d) to start on September 1, 2026. This is a full-time position (39 hours per week). In this permanent role, you will be responsible for the professional development of services and will work with a dedicated team to shape the future of child and youth welfare services.

The Bremen district association is one of the largest associations of the German Red Cross (DRK) and currently employs approximately 1,400 people in a wide variety of fields. Guided by the principles of humanity, we are committed to the life, health, well-being, protection, peaceful coexistence, and dignity of all people.

In the area of child and youth welfare services, we support children, young people, and families in challenging life situations. Through expert, multi-perspective counseling and individualized support services, we strengthen families parenting skills and create opportunities for children to grow up safely and in a supportive environment.

Your responsibilities include, in particular:

Professional management and further development of child and youth welfare services (residential and outpatient)

Advice and support for team leaders as well as guidance for complex case processes

Deputy to the department head in professional, personnel and organizational matters

Ensuring educational quality and implementing the legal requirements according to SGB VIII

Cooperation with youth welfare offices, funding bodies and other network partners

Participation in personnel development, personnel deployment planning, and training and further education measures

Support with budget planning, salary calculation and the economic management of the department

Further development of concepts, quality standards and offerings in accordance with regional needs

Participation in projects and the design of change and digitalization processes

We offer you:

Remuneration according to the German Red Cross (DRK) reform collective agreement

Annual special payment according to collective agreement

Integration into a dedicated team in a recognized independent welfare organization and employer with prospects

Supervision, training and further education opportunities

Occupational pension scheme (VBL)

Corporate health management (e.g. sports promotion “Hansefit” and employee events)

flexitime working time model

Bicycle leasing

Employer contribution for employee savings plans

Sickness benefit supplement

Employee discount for the German Red Cross Institute for Chinese Medicine

We would like you to:

Completed studies in social work, social pedagogy or a comparable qualification

Several years of professional and management experience in child and youth welfare services, particularly in inpatient and outpatient settings

Experience in calculating and negotiating fees for social services, as well as a good understanding of business administration

Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills, as well as a confident and professional demeanor

Organizational skills, a sense of responsibility, and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work

Enjoyment of collaborating with youth welfare offices, funding bodies and other cooperation partners, as well as expanding existing networks

Identification with the values of the German Red Cross and the goals of child and youth welfare