Policy Advisor for Prevention and Social Services
HBO I Level 10 I One-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position I 28 to 32 hours
Your day begins with a glance at your calendar. In Beetsterzwaag, you join the community development worker. Together, you discuss current issues: a community center that could be better utilized, volunteers who need support, and residents who are at risk of falling behind. You explore what is needed to strengthen these efforts or stay ahead of the curve. Later, you consult with colleagues about the prevention agenda and how ongoing initiatives can be better aligned. You switch between conversations, coordination, and developing ideas. You connect people and ensure that plans actually take root in the villages. At the end of the day, you see that progress has been made and you know what the next step is. That’s rewarding: working together toward an Opsterland where people look out for one another and support is close at hand.
What will you do?
As a Prevention Agenda and Social Foundation Advisor, you’ll work in a municipality where people connect with one another, support each other, and are able to participate. You focus on everything that strengthens residents’ daily lives: from gatherings in villages and neighborhoods to the involvement of volunteers, informal caregivers, and community-based social services. You work to strengthen communities and prevent problems, including through the Prevention Agenda and themes such as mental health and positive health. In this way, you contribute to a strong social foundation—the bedrock on which residents can rely.
You operate at the intersection of policy and practice, developing and coordinating plans and policies for community-based social services and prevention. You connect residents, professionals, and partners, strengthen networks, and ensure that initiatives such as village community centers and social work align effectively with local needs. You translate objectives into concrete actions and a multi-year implementation plan, while keeping in mind the differences between villages. You work based on the Hert foar Opsterland policy document and the prevention agenda, ensuring coherence, progress, and visible results.
Here's what we offer you
- Attractive employment conditions; a competitive salary based on scale 10 of the collective bargaining agreement for municipalities (
) (up to €5,554 gross per month for full-time employment), an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05%, travel allowance, a pension plan through ABP, and discounts on various insurance policies. - A varied job; one day you’re drafting strategic policies, and the next you’re meeting with partners in the field.
- Plenty of opportunities to develop through training, courses and workshops.
- Room for your ideas; if you think things can be done differently we are open to that.
- Excellent work/life balance; we will provide you with a laptop and a cell phone so you can work from home as well as in the office.
- Attention to your vitality; participation in our vitality program, annual multiple activities with the entire organization and team, and a fun work café!
Who are you?
We’re all different, and that’s wonderful. It means we can achieve so much more together than we can on our own. Still, all our Prevention Agenda and Social Foundation Advisors share a number of common traits. Do you see yourself in this description?
- You enjoy working with others and are skilled at bringing people, organizations, and initiatives together.
- You can manage complex projects and maintain an overview of the content, process, and stakeholders.
- You have an analytical and systematic approach and know how to translate a vision into concrete steps and results.
- You have strong networking skills and build strong partnerships, both internally and externally.
- You have a keen sense of political and administrative dynamics and serve as a strong sounding board for colleagues, management, and the board.
- You are attuned to your surroundings and can interpret social trends in terms of what they mean for Opsterland.
- You have an open mind, are open to different ways of thinking and acting, and aren't afraid to try new things.
- You take pride in your work and the results you achieve, and you want to make a difference for residents every day.
This is us
We are proud of our municipality with more than 30,000 inhabitants, 16 villages and lots of greenery. Every day we are committed to our people and businesses. We open doors to new ways of doing things and look beyond our landscapes. Our motto? It can be done.
Working for Opsterland means working with over 300 enthusiastic and friendly colleagues. We have a great work atmosphere, plenty of humor, a genuine interest in one another, and a high five for every smart solution. We welcome everyone. And with us, you can be yourself. You’ll have the freedom to organize your work in a way that suits you. We value your growth and are happy to support it. And we encourage you to take on new challenges. Opsterland gives you the opportunity—will you seize it?
Have questions?
Let me know! My name is Wanne Verheul (Social Services Team Manager) and my phone number is 06 54 69 66 91. You can also send me a WhatsApp message.
Getting excited?
Show us who you are and apply! Who knows—this could be the start of a great adventure. Reach out to us in whatever way feels right for you. You can send a cover letter and resume, submit a video application, or get in touch in any other way. We’d love to be surprised! We’re accepting applications until June 14.
The job interviews will take place on June 23.
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