China (20)
It is an exciting journey that I have embarked on to put my passion for caring for the elderly into action.
Become a nursing professional in Germany
and start your career at BRK in first-class care facilities.
Welcome to Care & Career – your guide to a fulfilling career as a care professional or trainee in the care sector in Germany. With us, you have the opportunity to start your career in nursing. The Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) Bayreuth district association is a reliable and experienced partner at your side. Together we pursue the goal of realizing your career aspirations and developing your skills in the care sector in Germany. Let’s start your professional journey together and find your calling in nursing.
Reports from our network
Settled In – Now It’s Time to Celebrate: Care & Career Welcomes the 2026 Trainee Cohort
The first few weeks in Germany are behind them: The international trainees taking part in the Care & Career project have arrived in Bayreuth.
Settled In – Now It’s Time to Celebrate: Care & Career Welcomes the 2026 Trainee Cohort
“In die Pilze gehen”: A Mushroom Walk with the Care and Career Project
Discovering local nature, learning about mushrooms and spending time together: During a mushroom walk in October, participants in the Care and Career project explored the diversity of local mushroom species.
“In die Pilze gehen”: A Mushroom Walk with the Care and Career Project
Three Trainees Begin Their Journey into Nursing with the BRK
In September, three trainees began their nursing training with the BRK district associations of Bayreuth and Kulmbach. They will help strengthen nursing care at the facilities operated by both district associations.
Three Trainees Begin Their Journey into Nursing with the BRK
Expedition: Emergency Call 112 – Care & Career visits the Integrated Emergency Dispatch Centre and Ambulance Service
Expedition Notruf 112: Care and Career besucht die Integrierte Leitstelle und den Rettungsdienst in Bayreuth
Expedition: Emergency Call 112 – Care & Career visits the Integrated Emergency Dispatch Centre and Ambulance Service
Experience Franconia: Dialect Lessons with the District Managers
As part of the Care & Career project, district managers Markus Ruckdeschel and Thomas Petrak brought the Franconian dialect directly into the classroom for international trainees and skilled workers in recognition.
Experience Franconia: Dialect Lessons with the District Managers
Your way to us!
Find out more about our career opportunities and apply online with your CV and letter of motivation.
That’s what we can offer!
Nursing specialist
Three-year training
Nursing assistant
One-year training
For international nursing professionals
Support with the recognition procedure
Voluntary services
Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) or Voluntary Social Year (FSJ)
Internship opportunities
At the Bavarian Red Cross in Bayreuth
Benefits
Shaping your future in care work at the BRK
Countries of origin of our employees
As part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, the BRK Bayreuth district association is open to all people regardless of their origin, religious or political convictions. The BRK Kreisverband Bayreuth is proud of the fact that employees from 33 different countries are already working for us. This diversity enriches our work and promotes a deeper understanding and better cooperation.
The countries of origin of our employees are: Albania, Ethiopia, Benin, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Germany, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Greece, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Congo, Mauritius, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Syria, Thailand, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary and Uzbekistan.
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What is care like in Germany?
Nursing care in Germany plays a crucial role in the healthcare system and in society. Here are some facts that provide an overview of the care situation in Germany.
Guannan Zhao
China (20)
It is an exciting journey that I have embarked on to put my passion for caring for the elderly into action.
I have been a trainee nurse at the Bavarian Red Cross District Association in Bayreuth for about six months now. It is an exciting journey that I have embarked on to put my passion for caring for the elderly into action. The thought of taking up a profession that enables…
Yuanyuan Jiao
China (27)
It is a matter close to my heart that older people can grow old with dignity and good care.
I am originally from Shanxi, China. I am currently in the middle of a three-year training course to become a nursing specialist. I complete my theoretical training at the vocational school of the Bavarian Red Cross in Bayreuth, while I learn the practical parts of my training at the BRK-Ruhesitz,…
Our region
Bavaria is not just a place on the map, it is a feeling that is deeply rooted in our hearts. It is the sound of brass band music, the laughter in a beer garden and the lively customs that make up the soul of Bavaria.