Youth Care Worker / Family Coach (515)
You get:
- A salary in accordance with the Youth Care Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Jeugdzorg)
- Travel reimbursement of €0,23 per kilometer and business kilometres (use of personal vehicle).
- High degree of autonomy with self-scheduled working hours and daily mobility
Our partner is a progressive Mental Health Organization committed to delivering specialized, field-based care to children and families across the southern Netherlands. Operating from a central office in Eindhoven where you plan your own schedule, they focus on providing tailored support to youth and families navigating complex psychological, behavioral, and systemic challenges.
As a Youth Care Worker you will join a dynamic team of 14 international professionals, including Russian- and Polish-speaking mental health experts. You will provide vital psychosocial support, guidance, and mediation to families facing severe life hurdles, high-conflict dynamics, troubled teenagers, and domestic safety concerns. Operating daily from the office to structure your calendar, you will conduct home visits and work across shelter locations in Helmond, Venlo, Den Bosch, and Eindhoven, developing customized intervention plans and collaborating closely with external healthcare agencies.
Job requirements
- A validated Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Social Work, Pedagogy, or Applied Psychology.
- Approximately 3 years of supportive experience guiding vulnerable families through complex cases, including troubled youth, domestic violence, and high-friction household dynamics.
- Possession of your own car (mandatory for daily travel to client homes and shelter locations).
- Ability to start every morning from the central office and independently structure your daily appointments.
Your added value
- Practical experience with or knowledge of family constellations (familieopstellingen) or systemic family therapy.
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and mediation skills, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries in high-stress situations.
- High degree of autonomy, flexibility, and organizational skills required to self-manage a mobile, field-based calendar.
- Strong collaborative mindset to effectively connect with schools, local youth services, and community care providers.
Employment type: 8 – 24 hours per week
Start date: as soon as possible
Salary: €3.218 – €4.729 per month, based on a full time (36 hrs) work week
Work location: Eindhoven region (Helmond, Venlo, Den Bosch)
Vacancy closes: x
Name recruiter: Nadiah Polak
Do you recognize yourself in this role? Apply now by clicking the link below. If you have any questions regarding the vacancy, you can contact Nadiah Polak via recruitment@psyglobal.org
After receiving your application, we will get back to you within 3 business days.