Autism Support Worker

In your role as a support worker, you are a familiar face and an important point of contact for our residents with vulnerabilities on the autism spectrum. You support them in their daily lives using support plans that you develop together with the coordinating support worker. You are the one who brings these plans to life, by actively thinking along, picking up on signals, and always aligning with what the client needs. You help with practical matters such as daily structure, living, self-care, social contacts, and ensure a safe, clear atmosphere during group moments in which everyone feels at ease. You also keep the necessary administration and reports tidy, so that the support remains transparent and well-coordinated. You work in day, evening, and weekend shifts, but your nights are always free. No day is the same here, but one thing is certain: your work matters.

At a courtyard in Huizen, the Vooronder location offers guidance to 19 clients between the ages of 21 and 53 with a vulnerability in the autism spectrum. Additionally, residents often deal with issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, or OCD. Vooronder is a sheltered housing location with 19 independent apartments and a team office. The clients live independently, with tailored guidance in various areas of life. We offer structure, peace, and personal attention, so that residents can work towards more independence and personal growth. The team consists of 11 colleagues: coordinating supervisors, residential supervisors, a residential care worker, and an activity coordinator. The atmosphere within the team is open, involved, and informal. Everyone brings their own strengths, and there is plenty of room for collaboration and initiative.

Kwintes supports people with a psychiatric or psychosocial vulnerability. We offer our clients professional help with living, working, and learning, to lead as independent a life as possible. You can find us in many different places in the center of the country; from Flevoland to Gouda. Recovery is a meaningful concept in the support that Kwintes offers. Employees of Kwintes rely on the recovery capacity of clients and support this process. We experience connection with our 2000 colleagues and together we commit ourselves every day to helping people. At Kwintes, we start from what is possible, even when it comes to your career. We work from trust and offer you a job with meaning, the space to be yourself, and to get more out of yourself. Do you also see more in people?

You are able to think innovatively and you help contribute to the development of the team. Additionally, you are flexible; working in varying shifts is not a problem for you. Finally, you are resilient and willing to undertake activities with clients. What else we expect from you:

• A relevant MBO level 4 healthcare education.

• Affinity and experience with ASD. Willingness to follow training if necessary.

• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions and psychosocial issues.

• A job in which you make a difference every day!

• A salary between €2,888 and €3,917 based on 36 hours (CAO GGZ, FWG 40).

• Your first contract is a temporary contract. If we are happy with each other, your next contract will be for an indefinite period.

• In addition to the statutory 8.33% holiday allowance, you receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.33%, and at Kwintes, we offer a balance budget of €1,000 gross per year pro rata to your employment. Our lease scheme for the most beautiful and best (electric) bicycles is also worth mentioning!

• An excellent pension scheme in which Kwintes contributes 50%.

• A wide range of education, training, and coaching; both through our Learning & Development department and via external parties.

Enthusiastic? We look forward to your response via our website. You will receive an initial response from us within a few working days. Would you prefer more information first? Please feel free to contact Wendy van der Vlis (recruiter) via wendy.vandervlis@kwintes.nl. She would be happy to tell you more!
The procedure consists of 2 interviews; the 1st interview is with the recruiter and the 2nd interview is on-site with 1 or 2 colleagues and a client. A shadowing moment may follow, and afterwards the employment conditions interview. Upon employment, we request a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct). This vacancy is posted internally and externally. In the event of equal suitability, the internal candidate has priority.
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