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Personnel matters of the Social Welfare Authority General Information

Are you already working for the Hamburg Social Services Department or would you like to work for the Social Services Department? Here you can find out which department is responsible for your questions.

Detailed description

If you are employed by the Social Welfare Office, you can contact Human Resources with any questions regarding your employment. You can find the HR department responsible for your case on your salary statement.


Even if you have previously worked for the social welfare office, you can contact the human resources department if you need information from personnel files or on other relevant topics.


The Human Resources Department of the Social Welfare Authority is also responsible for recruiting staff. Job openings are published here and the application process is supported. You can find our current job postings in the "Links" section. Internship inquiries can be submitted by email.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You have a concern that falls within the area of responsibility of the Human Resources Department of the Social Welfare Authority.

Documents required

Depending on your request, you may be required to submit certain documents. The responsible office will inform you of the documents you need to submit.

Please note

No

Deadlines

If you are applying for a job vacancy, please note the application deadline specified therein.

Procedure

  • If you are employed by the Social Welfare Office, please contact your responsible HR department with your request. You will find the details in your salary statement.
  • If you are interested in working for the Social Services Department, please check the current job postings or contact the Human Resources Department by email.
  • The human resources department will review your request.
  • You will receive feedback from the Human Resources department regarding your request and, if necessary, a request to submit further documents.
  • If necessary, a personal interview will be offered to clarify any open questions.
  • Finally, you will receive final feedback or a decision from the HR department.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Depends on the individual case.

Legal basis

Hamburg Civil Service Act (HmbBG)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-BGHA2009rahmen


Hamburg Personnel Selection Act (PAuswG HA)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-PAuswGHArahmen


Hamburg Remuneration Act (HmbBesG)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-BesGHA2010rahmen




This list is not exhaustive.

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Last updated: 06.02.2026