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Disability Support Attendant Jobs in Berlin

€13–€21 an hour · Shifts, including weekends

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Disability Support Attendant jobs in Berlin typically pay €13–€21 an hour (about €2,250–€3,650 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of shifts, including weekends. Employers ask for disability support experience and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Berlin.

Typical pay
€13–€21
per hour
Full-time monthly
€2,250–€3,650
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Sometimes
accommodation provided
Schedule
Shifts
including weekends
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Open disability support attendant positions in Berlin

No open position is listed for Berlin today. New disability support attendant jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About disability support attendant jobs in Berlin

A disability support attendant supports a person with a disability to live independently at home and take part in daily life. In Berlin, these roles are offered by private households across Berlin-Brandenburg Capital Region, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.

Berlin is known for startups, software, media, and public institutions, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as SAP Berlin, Zalando, Delivery Hero, Siemens, and Charite hospital. Berlin attracts more startup venture capital than any other German city, and much of its tech sector works in English.

Main duties

  • Assist with personal care and mobility
  • Support daily routines and independence goals
  • Help with meals, shopping and appointments
  • Use hoists and mobility equipment safely
  • Support social and community activities

Disability Support Attendant pay in Berlin

Household incomes in Berlin are shaped by an average local salary of around €58,000, which is why disability support attendant pay here sits close to the Germany average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in BerlinTypical pay ranges, per hour. Disability Support Attendant highlighted.
Disability Support Attendant€13–€21
Elderly Caregiver€13–€19
Patient Attendant€13–€18
Home Nurse€22–€40
Personal Driver€15–€28
Household Runner€13–€19
Disability Support Attendant pay across GermanyTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
Berlin€13–€21
Munich€13–€22
Frankfurt€13–€22
Hamburg€13–€21

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a disability support attendant

Typical day — Disability Support AttendantAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Morning routine & medication
  2. 10:00Mobility & exercise
  3. 12:30Lunch & hydration
  4. 14:30Appointments or outing
  5. 18:00Evening routine & notes

Why work in Berlin?

The local job market is growing at 4.5% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Berlin.

Berlin is often described as “Germany's English-Speaking Startup Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Disability support experience
  • Manual handling training
  • Background or worker screening check
  • Driving licence is often useful

Working in Germany

  • Right to work in Germany: Workers from outside the EU need a residence title that allows employment; EU citizens can work freely.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references and, for work with children, an extended certificate of good conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis).
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn).
  • Contract: A written contract (Arbeitsvertrag) or written record of the essential working conditions is required.

Live-in or live-out?

Most disability support attendant roles in Berlin are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your disability support attendant experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete Germany right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a disability support attendant earn in Berlin?

Disability Support Attendant jobs in Berlin typically pay €13–€21 an hour (about €2,250–€3,650 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in disability support attendant jobs in Berlin?

Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most disability support attendant roles in Berlin are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.

What do I need to work as a disability support attendant in Germany?

Employers ask for disability support experience, manual handling training and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Germany.

What does a disability support attendant do day to day?

A disability support attendant supports a person with a disability to live independently at home and take part in daily life. Typical duties include assist with personal care and mobility, support daily routines and independence goals, help with meals, shopping and appointments.

How do I apply for disability support attendant jobs in Berlin on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Berlin hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a disability support attendant work?

A typical schedule is shifts, including weekends. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.