Deputy («Beistandsperson»)

The KESB appoints a suitable person for each deputyship («Beistandschaft»). These are trained social workers who are committed to the welfare and protection of the persons concerned and who fulfil the tasks assigned to them. In addition to professional competence, sufficient time and integrity, they must also be interpersonally suitable for this function and have life experience and tolerance. The person concerned can propose someone from their circle of relatives or acquaintances as a private deputy instead of the official. If the person meets the requirements, the authority must take him or her into consideration.