Care and Career

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.

Yuanyuan Jiao

China (27)

It is a matter close to my heart that older people can grow old with dignity and good care.

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.

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,…
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…
Reports from our network
Fränkisch - der deutsche Dialekt als Mittel zum interkulturellen Austausch.
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
Mit gezielter Weiterbildung stärkt der BRK Kreisverband Bayreuth die Integration internationaler Pflegekräfte und investiert in eine vielfältige, zukunftsfähige Pflege. LUCE Stiftung. Ausbildung zum Integrationscoach.
Embracing diversity, strengthening integration: BRK Bayreuth is breaking new ground in nursing care

Successful completion of the Integration Coach training. The qualification strengthens competencies in supporting international nursing professionals and helps to further promote integration, teamwork, and respectful cooperation in everyday work.

Embracing diversity, strengthening integration: BRK Bayreuth is breaking new ground in nursing care
Lena Röglinger und Chen Chen absolvieren die Weiterbildung zum Integrationscoach.
Strengthening Integration: Successful Completion of the Integration Coach Training within the Care & Career Project

Successful completion of the Integration Coach training. The qualification strengthens competencies in supporting international nursing professionals and helps to further promote integration, teamwork, and respectful cooperation in everyday work.

Strengthening Integration: Successful Completion of the Integration Coach Training within the Care & Career Project
Internationale Pflegekräfte und Auszubildende des BRK-Kreisverbandes Bayreuth erlebten gemeinsam ihren ersten Kinobesuch in Deutschland. Im Rahmen des Projekts Care & Career besuchten sie das Cineplexx Bayreuth und nutzten den Filmabend nicht nur zur Unterhaltung, sondern auch zum Austausch, zur Sprachpraxis und zum besseren Kennenlernen.
Going to the Movies Together – International Nursing Staff Experience Their First Cinema Visit in Germany

International nurses and trainees of the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) District Association Bayreuth experienced their first cinema visit in Germany together.

Going to the Movies Together – International Nursing Staff Experience Their First Cinema Visit in Germany
Im Rahmen des Projekts Care and Career feierten unsere internationalen Fachkräfte aus dem Anerkennungskurs gemeinsam mit den Auszubildenden aus der Pflege eine fröhliche und bunte Weihnachtsfeier.
Celebrating Together and Discovering Traditions

In September 2025, the BRK District Association Bayreuth launched an adaptation course for the first time to recognize nursing qualifications obtained abroad.

Celebrating Together and Discovering Traditions
Die Teilnehmenden die ersten Pflegeanpassungs-Kurses des BRK-Komeptenzzentrums Bayreuth. Mit Tobias Korn (Leiter BRK-Kompetenzzentrum), Marcel Hauswurz (Bildungsreferent BRK-Kreisverband Bayreuth), Projektleiterin- Care and Career Chen Chen und Dr. Gerlinde Wunder. zum Start des Anpassungskurses.
International Nurses Ready for Germany: BRK Bayreuth Launches Adaptation Course

In September 2025, the BRK District Association Bayreuth launched an adaptation course for the first time to recognize nursing qualifications obtained abroad.

International Nurses Ready for Germany: BRK Bayreuth Launches Adaptation Course

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.