Chairperson of the Clients' Council in Amsterdam

Co-determination, participation, client involvement: as chairperson of the clients' council, you advocate for good governance and good care. And you influence policy. Are you involved, driven, and connecting, with a heart for care? Then we would love to welcome you as the new chairperson of our clients' council in Hoofddorp!

Every Amstelring residential care center has its own clients' council, which represents the interests of residents and clients at that location. In your role as chairperson of the clients' council for the Bornholm and Eijkenhove residential care centers, you monitor local policy and advise the management of the locations both proactively and reactively. You are the connecting factor within the 'triangle': the central clients' council, the local clients' council/location council, and the management of both locations.

What you will do, among other things:

• You will chair the monthly meeting of the local clients' council and meet 4 times a year with the location councils of Bornholm and Eijkenhove

• As a representative of the local council, you will take a seat in the Central Clients' Council of Amstelring, which meets monthly

• You will discuss topics that are directly relevant to the daily course of affairs and the well-being of residents

• You will build a network and create connections between residents, participation councils, and management

In this position, you will work daily based on Amstelring's core values: freedom, meaning, together & courage.

• Freedom: Every person is different, fortunately. People also prefer to determine for themselves how they want to work and live. They need space to be themselves and to make their own choices. Where necessary, we provide guidance in making those choices.

• Meaning: Everyone matters. That is why we ensure an environment in which everyone is seen, valued, recognized, and respected. At Amstelring, everyone is significant: you belong and you contribute.

• Together: Together with clients, loved ones, colleagues, volunteers, and partners, we combine our strengths. Everyone is equal and simultaneously brings something unique of themselves. That only makes people's ordinary lives better. Now and in the future.

• Courage: Sometimes situations call for customization and a fresh perspective. Not following the standard approach for a moment. Courage is needed to remain critical and to always think in terms of opportunities and possibilities.

What you will do, among other things:

Amstelring has been dedicated to the elderly and vulnerable in the region for more than 400 years. We do this with nearly 4,000 dedicated colleagues, loved ones, and many volunteers. You will work for 2 locations in Hoofddorp: Bornholm and Eijkenhove; these locations are linked to each other. In 2026, construction began on Holmkwartier: a new inclusive neighborhood that will be built on the site of Bornholm and Eijkenhove and will offer, among other things, a brand-new residential care center.

At the Bornholm residential care center, 150 people live with a somatic or psychogeriatric care need. We also have a rehabilitation department, a department for short-term stays, and day activities.

At the small-scale living Eijkenhove, 32 people with a psychogeriatric condition live, divided across 4 courtyards. The building is entirely on one level, is beautifully situated against the greenery, and has a lovely courtyard garden.

The position of chairperson of the clients' council is a volunteer position. You will receive an allowance of approximately € 600 per year for this. In addition, you receive:

• A flying start: We won't throw you into the deep end. With our thorough and personal onboarding period, we ensure that you start from day one with full confidence and the right knowledge.

• Sustainable connection: You will build towards a beautiful future for a period of 4 years, with the opportunity to extend for another 4 years in the event of a mutual match (starting with a trial period of 2 months).

• Real impact: You make the difference. In this meaningful administrative role, you are directly at the helm of innovation and noticeably improve the quality of life of our residents.

You have a warm heart for elderly care and move easily at an administrative level. You combine vision and persuasiveness with an open, people-oriented attitude. You dare to ask constructive and critical questions to management, listen sharply to what is happening in the departments, and translate the needs of residents into clear advice. Additionally:

• Do you have a relevant diploma at HBO or academic level (for example, in the direction of care, welfare, or public administration)

• Do you have demonstrable experience with client participation or a comparable administrative role in the healthcare sector

• Do you have up-to-date knowledge of developments in elderly care and the Client Participation in Healthcare Institutions Act (Wet medezeggenschap cliënten zorginstellingen)

• Are you available for an average of 6 hours per week, for an appointment period of 4 years

Are you involved, driven, and connecting? And do you stand behind our core values of freedom, meaning, together, and courage? Then we would love to hear from you!

• Click on 'Apply' and leave your details with us. If there are sufficient suitable responses before the closing date (see date at the top of the vacancy), we will close the vacancy earlier.

• Would you like more information or do you have questions? Please contact Corry Brouwer (current chairperson of the clients' council): cybrouwer@amstelring.nl or 06 - 10 47 04 89.

• Is this not quite the job you are looking for, but are you curious about other possibilities within Amstelring? Please feel free to contact the recruiter for this vacancy; you can find the contact details further down on this page. Or email werkenbij@amstelring.nl. We are happy to think along with you!

We prefer to recruit new colleagues ourselves. We therefore have no interest in recruitment and selection agencies and will not respond to offers or proposals for collaboration.