Personal Support Worker | Residential Care – new Westerpoort department

• Working on a new department with a lot of influence on the content and way of working;

• A role with autonomy and substantive responsibility;

• Immediate permanent employment (minimum 24 to 36 hours);

• Salary in accordance with CAO GGZ, FWG 45 (depending on education and experience);

• At GGZ inGeest, you get space to further develop yourself through training, intervision, and career advancement opportunities;

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As a personal support worker at GGZ inGeest, you will work on a new residential department for adults with long-term and severe psychiatric disorders. You will have a coordinating role for a number of residents and, together with the team, monitor the recovery process.

You can apply without an extensive motivation letter.

As a personal support worker, you take charge of the trajectory of a number of residents.

You:

• sets goals together with the resident within the ART methodology;

• coordinates support and aligns with practitioners and loved ones;

• monitors progress, evaluations, and reporting;

• provides substantive support to colleagues regarding your residents;

• combines support with observation and signaling;

• contributes to the substantive development of the department.

At Westerpoort, we are opening a residential department for clients with psychological vulnerabilities, often in combination with substance use and significant life events. Many residents stay here for longer periods and have already completed multiple treatment trajectories.

We work in a recovery-oriented manner according to the ART methodology, in which we set goals across various life domains together with the residents. The department is residential/closed: the door is closed, but can be opened when it fits within the agreements made. Safety, predictability, and relationship building are central.

You will be part of a new team in which you will also provide substantive direction to the development of the department. We are looking for colleagues who maintain an overview, communicate clearly, and dare to take charge. The location is situated in a green, quiet environment that contributes to recovery and offers space to catch your breath.

You are someone who maintains an overview and dares to take responsibility. You can switch between making contact with residents and monitoring goals, agreements, and progress.

Additionally:

• you work methodically and in a recovery-oriented manner;

• you take charge in the residents' trajectory and monitor progress;

• you have strong communication skills towards practitioners, colleagues, and loved ones;

• you can prioritize in complex situations;

• you provide clarity and structure, even when things become tense;

• you actively contribute to the substantive development of the team.