Job opening: Wmo consultant

What will you do?

As an experienced Wmo consultant, you are an important source of support for people who want to continue living at home. With your knowledge and commitment, you help them get the right assistance and arrange everything quickly and smoothly. In this way, you help them remain independent and improve their lives. You do all kinds of things: you review applications, give advice, create customized plans, identify problems, maintain contact with clients, informal caregivers, and professionals, and conduct informal kitchen table discussions.

You will become part of our Area Team. The Area Team is an independent team of professionals from various disciplines. We enjoy working in an integrated manner within the broad social domain and are a familiar sight in the villages. We work in an outreach capacity, proactively approaching residents and encouraging them to draw on their own strengths. We work systematically based on the principle of 'one family, one plan, one coordinator.'

This is what we offer you

• Attractive terms of employment; an attractive salary in accordance with scale 9 of the collective labor agreement for municipalities (max. €4,811 gross per month for a 36-hour working week), an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05%, travel allowance for commuting, a pension scheme through ABP, and discounts on various insurance policies.
• A permanent position. Depending on your current situation, you will start with a fixed-term contract.
• Room for your ideas; if you think things can be done differently we are open to that.
• A varied job; one day you might be working on allocating a stairlift, and the next day you might be working on improving the social environment of a resident.
• Plenty of opportunities to develop through training, courses and workshops.
• Excellent work/life balance; we expect you to be where the work is; we will provide you with a laptop and a cell phone so that you can work both at home and at 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 is wonderful. It means that together we can achieve much more than we could alone. Nevertheless, all our Wmo consultants share a number of characteristics. Do you recognize yourself in these?

• You enjoy working with others and believe in being better together.
• You like to try things out and do things a little differently.
• You want to make a difference for our residents every day
• You feel responsible for your work and tasks.
• You have an open mind and are open to other ways of thinking and doing things.
• You have completed a relevant higher professional education program, for example in Health Welfare.
• You have a solid knowledge of the Social Support Act (Wmo) and are willing to familiarize yourself with additional relevant laws and regulations.
• You are familiar with the social services in our region and are open to occasionally working outside office hours, such as attending village meetings.

This is us

We are proud of our municipality with more than 30,000 inhabitants, 16 villages, and lots of green space. Every day, we are committed to serving our people and businesses. We open doors to new ways of doing things and look beyond our landscapes. Our motto? It is possible.

Working for Opsterland means working with 250 enthusiastic and friendly colleagues. A good working atmosphere, plenty of humor, interest in each other, and a high five for a smart solution. We are open to everyone. And with us, you can be who you are. You will be given the space to organize your work in a way that suits you. We consider your development important and are happy to contribute to it. And we encourage you to go on an adventure. Opsterland gives you the space, will you take it?

Have questions?

Let us know! My Wmo colleagues and I love to talk about our work when we meet up. We can also enjoy a cup of coffee or a strong espresso together! My name is Christien Nieuwenhuizen (area team manager) and my phone number is +31 (0)6 45 83 47 29. You can also email or WhatsApp me to make an appointment at christien.nieuwenhuizen@opsterland.nl.

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. This could be with a letter and resume, an application video, or in another way. We love to be surprised! We welcome your response until December 8, 2024.

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