Junior counter & support employee
MBO I €4,015 I one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment I 24 hours
You start your day by processing a new application. You ensure that all the details are entered correctly into the system and prepare the documents for the consultant. Later, you schedule a meeting, process notifications, and check that files are complete. In between, you answer a question from a resident and Health that everything is processed neatly and on time. At the end of the day, you finish with a good feeling: with the support of your immediate colleague, you have ensured that colleagues and residents could continue.
What will you do?
In this varied junior position, you will be the administrative hub of the regional team. You will ensure that processes run smoothly and that consultants and account managers can focus on their work. You won't be on your own: our experienced team will give you all the support you need to grow in the profession. We offer coaching, knowledge sharing, and plenty of development opportunities, so that you can master your role step by step.
As a counter & support employee, you are responsible for processing applications, drafting correspondence, and monitoring files. You schedule meetings, keep the administration in order, and ensure that all information is available at the right time. You switch smoothly between consultants, account managers, healthcare providers, and residents. You keep a close eye on urgency, refer cases where necessary, and keep all administrative lines tightly together.
Here's what we offer you
- Attractive terms of employment; an attractive salary in accordance with scale 7 of the collective labor agreement for municipalities (max. €4,015 gross per month for full-time employment), an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05%, travel allowance, a pension scheme through ABP, and discounts on various insurance policies.
- A varied job; one day you'll be sending letters to residents, and the next day you'll be taking minutes at a meeting.
- 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 are all different, and that's a good thing. It means that together we can achieve much more than we could alone. Nevertheless, all our counter and support staff share a number of characteristics. Do you recognize yourself in these?
- You enjoy working with others and believe in being better together.
- You have ambitions to develop further in the social domain.
- You have an open mind and are open to other ways of thinking and doing things.
- You are sociable, approachable, and easily connect with colleagues and residents.
- You think ahead, see what needs to be done, and tackle it right away.
- You work accurately and carefully, even when it's busy.
- You are curious about our systems and learn quickly.
- You stand firm, remain friendly, and switch quickly between different tasks.
- You bring energy, initiative, and a fresh perspective.
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 250+ enthusiastic and sociable colleagues. A good working atmosphere, no shortage of humor, interest in each other and a high five for a clever solution. We are open to everyone. And with us, you can be who you are. You get the space to arrange your work as it suits you. We think your development is important and are happy to contribute to it. And we encourage you to go on adventures. Opsterland gives you space, will you take it?
Have questions?
Let me know! My name is Ieme Rein van der Velde (team manager) and my phone number is 06 - 44 03 73 17. You can also send me a WhatsApp message. We can also meet up and have a cup of coffee together!
Getting excited?
Show us who you are and apply! Who knows, this could be the start of a wonderful adventure. Approach us in a way that suits you. You can send us a letter and resume, an application video, or something else entirely. We love to be surprised! We welcome your response until December 16.
The job interviews will take place on Friday morning, December 19.
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