HBO Social Work Trainee Rijnmond

During your training to become a social worker (level 6), you will work in various departments in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region, for example in a sheltered housing facility, a treatment clinic, and outpatient treatment and guidance. You will treat and guide people with (severe) mental disorders and/or addiction problems through, among other things:

• Coordinating care and guiding clients in their daily structure and other areas of life, such as finances, daily activities, and social networks;
• Conducting individual and/or group sessions;
• Drafting and implementing guidance and recovery plans and reporting based on this plan.

During your training, you will receive guidance from experienced work supervisors, a training officer, and your educational institution, who will provide support in your learning process. You will work in a 24-hour care institution, which may mean you work day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Your working days are varied; you will learn to listen actively and maintain an open attitude towards your clients.

If you choose to follow a work-study program with us, we expect a proactive and learning attitude from you. Communication skills and empathy form an important foundation. Furthermore, we require stress resistance and adaptability to respond well to different situations. You will further develop these during your training.

When you meet the requirements below, you can follow the regular route:

• You have an mbo diploma at level 4. • You have a havo or vwo diploma.

• You start learning and working immediately at your work-study location for at least 24 hours per week.
• You follow one day of classes per week at your educational institution; this school day is compensated. Shortened route (2 years):

When you meet the requirements below, you can follow the shortened route:

• You have an Associate Degree diploma in Social Work.

• You follow one day of classes per week at your educational institution; this school day is compensated.

In accordance with the Working Hours Act, you must be at least 18 years old when you start working in the department. This is due to irregular shifts.

We offer
We offer our colleagues varied and meaningful work in a professional and pleasant working environment. This naturally includes a good package of employment conditions in accordance with the CAO GGZ.
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You will be employed by Parnassia Groep and will receive a work-study agreement and salary in accordance with the CAO.

Parnassia Groep pays your full tuition fees and the cost of the required books.

Parnassia Groep is an employer in mental healthcare that offers equal opportunities. Every day we work on an environment in which all colleagues feel valued and involved and in which they can develop their talents. What you do matters. Contribute to numerous specializations, scientific research, and innovations and make use of our extensive (accredited) training opportunities. Our own Parnassia Groep Academie guarantees a good training climate.

Parnassia Groep Academie is the training, research, and knowledge institute of Parnassia Groep.
The Nursing and Agogic Training department of Parnassia Groep Academie handles the recruitment, selection, placement, and guidance of students.

At this moment, there are no work-study positions available for the February 2027 start. We expect to reopen this vacancy in February 2027 for the September 2027 intake.