About the role

Freelance author developing evidence-based training content on foster care and full-time care under German law. Researching, writing, editing, and quality-assuring courses for social-sector professionals.

Responsibilities

Support the expansion of the training offering in foster care services / full-time foster care pursuant to Section 33 of Book VIII of the German Social Code (SGB VIII).
Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of a curriculum and topic structure.
Conduct comprehensive research into current professional literature, evidence-based methods, and best practices.
Develop specialized, practice-oriented learning content for foster care professionals.
Edit and proofread existing texts for both language and subject-matter accuracy.
Ensure content is presented precisely, clearly, linguistically flawlessly, and with technical accuracy.
Identify industry-specific trends and best practices and integrate them into the courses.
Work closely with the product development team and other team members.

Completed degree in social work, social or therapeutic education, childhood or special-needs education, education sciences, psychology, or a related field.
Additional qualifications or in-depth experience in trauma, attachment, childhood mental health challenges, or related fields is an advantage.
Practical experience in foster care services (full-time foster care pursuant to Section 33 of Book VIII of the German Social Code (SGB VIII)) or related areas of child and youth welfare is expressly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong ability to tailor written content to the target audience and present it in a user-friendly way.
Precise, detail-oriented, and quality-conscious approach to work.
Strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to work accurately and independently and to honor agreements and deadlines.
Strong teamwork and organizational skills, as well as a willingness to collaborate closely with the product development team and other team members.
An up-to-date résumé and a writing sample are required for the application.

Meaningful work with social impact: Play an active role in sustainably strengthening the professional quality of support provided to foster families.
Flexible remote work: Decide where and when you work.
Attractive compensation model: Your work will be compensated fairly and transparently.
Thorough onboarding: Receive a comprehensive introduction to your responsibilities, technical requirements, tools, and workflows.