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Social Worker, Sex Work team

On-site in Rotterdam·Added 12 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Humanitas

47 open roles

Our summary

Salary
€3,468 - €5,265 a month
Work mode
On-site, Rotterdam
Languages
Dutch
Experience
5+ years

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You are an experienced social worker who stands firm and is accustomed to working independently with complex caseloads. You are reliable, open, and non-judgmental, and you know how to combine professional closeness well with setting boundaries. You have an affinity with the various target groups within the ESSM, including LHBTIQ+ persons and people living with HIV.

You consider it natural to work outreach-oriented, represent interests, and actively seek collaboration with chain partners. Knowledge of criminal law and/or residence law regulations and of the social map regarding care and shelter is a plus.

What we find important:

  • You have a completed HBO (higher professional education) degree in Social Work, MWD, SPH, or similar;

  • You have at least 5 years of recent work experience as a social worker;

  • You have at least 3 years of recent experience with complex caseloads;

  • Demonstrable experience with specialist social work in the field of sex work is an absolute plus;

  • Experience with (ex-)sex workers, victims of human trafficking, and/or people with mental health or addiction issues is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

In addition to a substantively challenging position within a unique field, at Humanitas you get the space to truly utilize your experience and expertise. We find it important that you can do your work with pleasure and confidence. Therefore, you can count on good employment conditions and the space to continue developing yourself:

  • A one-year contract for 32 hours per week, with a view to permanent employment;

  • A salary according to the CAO Social Work, scale 8 from € 3,468 to € 5,265 gross per month based on 36 hours, depending on experience;

  • 8.33% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance;

  • Pension accrual via PFZW;

  • A bicycle plan and collective health insurance;

  • A professional and committed working environment in which your knowledge and experience are valued.

The role

What you'll do

As a social worker within the ESSM, you guide clients who may be dealing with complex issues across multiple areas of life. You build trust, maintain oversight, and know how to accurately assess what someone needs. Even when situations become complicated, you remain professional and know when to act, coordinate, or escalate.

Your responsibilities include, among other things:

  • Conducting intake interviews, establishing guidance goals, and supervising trajectories;

  • Identifying risks, concerns, exploitation, and insecurity;

  • Coordinating care and collaborating with chain partners such as GGD, police, CoMensha, and the municipality;

  • Registering and reporting in the client tracking system;

  • Providing information and training to youth and professionals regarding various forms of exploitation;

  • Participating in the intake team and representing the interests of (ex-)sex workers and victims of human trafficking.

You work independently, but never alone. In complex situations, you actively seek collaboration and coordination with colleagues and chain partners.

Hiring process

Have you become enthusiastic? Then apply immediately!

Do you have questions first? Please feel free to contact me.

We ask every new employee to provide a Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag) in the name of Humanitas upon employment.

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Acquisition by recruitment and selection agencies, employment agencies, or otherwise in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

About Humanitas

In their own words

About the company & team

You are going to work at the Expertise Center for Sexuality, Sex Work, and Human Trafficking (ESSM), part of the Humanitas Foundation. The ESSM offers specialized support to (ex-)sex workers, victims of human trafficking, people living with HIV, and LHBTIQ+ persons with questions about sexuality and gender.

Within the ESSM, various programs work together, including Door2Door (by and for sex workers), social shelter for victims of human trafficking, HIV Support, LHBTI+ Support, The Hang-Out 010, and Transkoor 010.

You will work in the sex work expertise team. You will join an expert and committed team in which collaboration, safety, and professionalism are central. There is room for reflection, intervision, and peer consultation. We work inclusively and without judgment: everyone is allowed to be who they are.

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