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The skbs locations are located in the heart of the city and are in close proximity to residential areas with affordable housing. In the surrounding districts you will find a wide selection of rental apartments, which are often in a moderate price segment compared to larger cities. For example, the cost of a modern, well-maintained 2-room apartment (approx. 50-60 m2) is between 570 and 770 euros per month plus internet and perhaps electricity.

Our Employer Happiness Manager and the team are on hand to offer you advice. Together, we will help you to find suitable accommodation near the hospital so that you can fully concentrate on your new job.

We offer a wide range of further and advanced training opportunities to help you shape your career individually and adapt your level of qualification to the current requirements of daily working life, for example, further training as an emergency care specialist or qualification as a practical supervisor. On our homepage you will find a comprehensive overview of all available further and advanced training courses.

The skbs is easily accessible by public transport. The local transport network is optimally developed, which enables smooth connections to bus and train lines.

We provide the work clothes and also take care of cleaning them. You only have to buy and bring your own work shoes. 

The Integration Management Care team will be at your disposal before, during and after the approval process and will support you as a permanent contact person. This will provide you with continuous and reliable support to ensure that your entry into the team and your professional development are optimized. If you have any questions about the recognition procedure, visa and entry requirements and communication with local organizations and authorities, please contact our central recruiting and integration manager Olga Kiseleva.

Vacation is regulated in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TvÖD) and comprises 30 days. Vacation is planned together with the ward manager.

At skbs there is a free German course for international specialists four times a year, which is counted as working time. There is also a language group held once a week, which you can attend in your free time. The main purpose of the language group is to get together with native speakers and people of different nationalities in a relaxed atmosphere and exchange thoughts and ideas in German. We also cover the cost of a one-year membership to the municipal library to further improve your language skills. 

The skbs is a colorful family that unites people from 81 nations. Braunschweig itself is a lively university town, with a technical university and a diverse, international environment. Thanks to global companies such as Volkswagen and Siemens, the city is known worldwide as an attractive place to work.

Braunschweig is active in sports and offers a wide range of sporting opportunities. The city is characterized by numerous clubs that offer both inexpensive and high-quality activities for different interests and fitness levels. From water sports on the Oker River and various ball sports clubs to horse riding, yoga and Pilates courses – you are sure to find something suitable here.

In order to receive your salary or transfer your rent, you need a current account with a German bank. Many banks presently offer the option of opening an account online. However, you must first be officially registered at a German address and then open an account with a bank of your choice.

In principle, insurance is compulsory in Germany. This means that everyone living in Germany must have health insurance. You have two options: Statutory health insurance (SHI) and private health insurance (PHI). Most employees in Germany are covered by statutory health insurance. With statutory health insurance you can also include your family members who live in Germany and are not (yet) working in your contract under certain conditions. If you have been granted a visa and are entering Germany, incoming insurance is sufficient. However, you must then switch to German health insurance – our integration team will be glad to advise you on this after your arrival.