De Regenboog Groep is dedicated to helping the homeless, people struggling with addiction, and people with mental health issues, both within and outside the Netherlands.
The EU Social Work Team helps stranded EU citizens achieve a stable situation with prospects in Amsterdam, elsewhere in the Netherlands, or beyond. We are known for our person-centered approach. We are committed and empathetic, but we also provide an honest assessment of the opportunities and limitations in Amsterdam. We go the extra mile to make a difference and do whatever it takes to help someone move forward. Our social workers collectively speak 15 languages and are well-versed in the Dutch healthcare system. They also maintain a network across various European countries.
To strengthen this team, we are looking for a: Polish/Romanian/Hungarian-speaking Social Worker, for 32 hours per week, starting October 1, 2026, for a period of 7 months with the possibility of extension.
As a social worker:
- You work systematically, draw up support plans, and focus on helping clients regain a sense of hope, whether in the Netherlands or in their country of origin;
- You actively reach out to clients and motivate them to take advantage of available services;
- You work out of one of our walk-in centres and sometimes on the street;
- You’ll be part of a team of social workers from various European countries;
- You’ll actively contribute to the weekly case and work meetings;
- You are approachable and maintain contact with other parties involved with our target group, such as Jellinek and the GGD; in addition, you build a network both domestically and abroad to support the assistance provided to our clients;
- You are flexible in terms of time and location;
- You will receive guidance from and report to the Social Services Program Coordinator at De Regenboog Groep.
What do you bring to the table?
Here’s what’s important to us:
- You have a relevant, completed higher professional education (HBO) degree (or a comparable degree from abroad);
- You have an open attitude and are socially skilled, motivating, a team player, and resourceful;
- You work independently and aren’t limited by conventional approaches or rigid structures;
- In addition to English and Dutch, you are fluent in one of the following languages: Polish, Romanian, or Hungarian; knowledge of the healthcare system in another European country is a plus;
- You see challenges and opportunities in working with people facing complex issues;
- You are confident and have life experience.
What do we offer you?
- A meaningful role in a caring and committed organization.
- A dynamic work environment that encourages resourcefulness and initiative.
- A gross salary ranging from a minimum of €3,560 to a maximum of €4,716 (FWG50) based on a 36-hour workweek
- Terms of employment in accordance with the GGZ collective bargaining agreement
- In addition to 8.33% vacation pay, an end-of-year bonus of 8.33%.
- Travel allowance and opportunities for professional development.
Interested?
Please send your application, including your resume and cover letter, by Friday, August 21, at 9:00 a.m. to sollicitatie@deregenoog.org, for the attention of Cristi Vasilescu, with the subject line Social Worker for EU Citizens
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cristi Vasilescu at 06-43403272 (due to vacation through July 31) or Michael Sprokkereef at 06-10331543 (due to vacation starting August 10).
Job interviews will take place on Monday, August 31.
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At De Regenboog Groep, we’re working to create a city where there’s a place for everyone. Different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our work, which is why we’re consciously and actively building a diverse team and an inclusive organization.
If you don’t think you fully meet the profile but believe you can make a valuable contribution with your expertise, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Read here more about working at De Regenboog Groep!