MBO Apprentice Personal Support Worker Social Care Rijnmond

During your training to become a Personal Support Worker in Social Care (level 4), you will work in various departments in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region, for example in a protected living environment, a treatment clinic, day activities, and home-based residential support. You will support and guide people with (severe) mental health conditions and/or addiction problems through, among other things:

• Providing client support regarding daily structure and other areas of life, such as finances, day activities, and social networks;
• Conducting individual and/or group sessions;
• Drafting and implementing support 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, and 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 effectively 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 a diploma in vmbo kaderberoepsgerichte leerweg, gemengde leerweg, theoretische leerweg, or equivalent.
• You have an mbo level 2 or 3 diploma.
• You have a transition certificate from 3 havo/vwo to year 4.

What does this route look like?

• You start learning and working immediately at your work-study location for at least 24 hours per week.
• You attend one day of classes per week at your educational institution; this school day is paid.
• There is an opportunity to accelerate.

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

• You have a Social Care diploma (level 3).
• You have a Verzorgende-IG diploma.
• You have a Social Pedagogical Work diploma (level 3).

What does this route look like?

• You start learning and working immediately at your work-study location for at least 24 hours per week.
• You attend one day of classes per week at your educational institution; this school day is paid.

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 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 an apprenticeship agreement and salary in accordance with the CAO.

Parnassia Groep pays the tuition fees and the costs of the mandatory 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 studies, and innovations, and make use of our extensive (accredited) training opportunities. Our own Parnassia Groep Academy guarantees a good training climate.

Parnassia Groep Academy is the training, research, and knowledge institute of Parnassia Groep.
The Nursing and Agogic Training department of Parnassia Groep Academy 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 per February 2027 for the September 2027 intake.