Residential Support Worker (HBO level) Child & Youth

• are a trusted and stable point of contact for a fixed group of children and young people;
• support them in their daily lives and help them grow in their independence, development, and social skills;
• respond to emotions, behavior, and needs, and constantly look at what a child needs to flourish;
• take on a coordinating role in the treatment process, contribute ideas regarding the course of action, and monitor the quality of care together with colleagues;
• guide and coach colleagues in their work, stimulate the sharing of knowledge, and contribute to an open and professional collaboration;
• work closely with parents, treatment coordinators, and other involved professionals, so that everyone works towards the same goals.

You are more than just a support worker. You coach colleagues, contribute ideas regarding the quality of care, and ensure that everything within the group aligns well. Ready for a role where your experience truly makes a difference?

At this location, children and young people aged 6 to 18 with an intellectual disability live, often in combination with autism or intensive care needs. They require extra support in their daily lives. Together, we create a place that feels like home. An environment where children feel safe, can grow, and are allowed to be themselves.

In this role, you combine the support of children and young people with coaching and coordinating responsibilities within the team.

You:

Here you get the chance to be meaningful not only to children and young people, but also to the colleagues around you. With your knowledge, coaching, and involvement, you help build a strong foundation for development, growth, and good care.

You:

• bring experience from disability care and enjoy supporting colleagues, thinking along, and sharing knowledge;
• combine an open perspective with empathy and dare to take initiative when the situation calls for it;
• look beyond behavior alone and know what clients and colleagues need to move forward;
• like to contribute to positive collaboration, where you see feedback as an opportunity to learn from each other and grow.

Additionally, you have a completed HBO diploma related to the work, such as Social Work or Pedagogy.

Not yet a completed HBO education, but do you have the ambition to grow into a coordinating role? Even then, we would love to get in touch with you. If you have an MBO 4 diploma and the right experience and motivation, we offer you the chance to develop further. You will start as an MBO 4 support worker and, with appropriate education and guidance, grow into an HBO-level position.

At Ipse de Bruggen, you will often work with vulnerable clients. Therefore, we are very careful in our selection policy. For this reason, 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.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to call Child & Youth coordinator, Deborah Bakker, tel: 06 - 51 01 63 65.

Prior to the job interview, we ask you to complete a Talentscan. This scan helps us to get to know you better and also offers you valuable insights that we will discuss together during the interview.