Child & Youth Support Worker

Do you want to make a difference for children and young people with an intellectual disability? As a support worker in a residential group, you provide a safe, trusted place where they can be themselves and develop. You provide structure, guidance, and, where necessary, personal care. Contract hours are negotiable and there are plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself.

Children and young people live with us because they need care and guidance that cannot always be provided at home. You help them to experience every day as pleasantly, safely, and independently as possible.

You provide structure and clarity and ensure that children know what to expect. You guide them during daily moments such as waking up, eating, playing, relaxing, and going to bed. Depending on the support needs, you also assist with personal care.

No two days are the same. One young person may need rest after school, while another may want to share their story or do something together. Sometimes you offer a listening ear, sometimes you set clear boundaries. You constantly look at what a child or young person needs and align with their age, development, and possibilities.

In addition, you work closely with parents and relatives. They know their child like no one else and continue to play an important role in the young person's life. Together, you ensure an environment in which children feel safe, can be themselves, and are given the space to grow.

Do you enjoy working with children and young people and do you find it rewarding to make a difference during the ordinary, everyday moments? Waking up, coming home from school, eating together, relaxing, and ending the day: the power of good support lies precisely in these moments.

With us, you will get the chance to support children and young people in their development and play an important role in their daily lives.

You have a completed mbo 3, mbo 4, or hbo diploma that relates to the work, for example within healthcare, social services, or sports and movement. Which position and salary scale best suit you depends on your education, experience, and the target group.

Additionally:

• you enjoy working with children and young people and can connect with different developmental levels;
• you are patient, clear, and know how to provide structure;
• you understand that behavior is often a way in which a child or young person is trying to make something clear;
• you can switch between guiding, caring, setting boundaries, and having fun together;
• you find collaborating with parents, relatives, and colleagues important;
• you are willing to work irregular shifts. You are of great value precisely at the moments that are important to children and young people.

Would you like to experience or work in a residential group within Child & Youth that suits you?

At Ipse de Bruggen, you often work with vulnerable clients, and therefore we are very careful in our selection policy. The application for a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), checking references, and requesting information from the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate are part of the selection procedure for that reason.

For information, you can contact recruitment via info@werkenbijipsedebruggen.nl. Or send a WhatsApp message to: +31 88 96 75 621.