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Support Worker 24 hour Shelter

UtrechtOn site30 hours/week<3months

At a shelter facility, you provide a safe place for homeless individuals to spend the night. Your presence creates a calm, structured, and pleasant atmosphere. You contribute to safety, clarity, and human contact.

What you do

  • You start your shift with a handover from colleagues.
  • You are visibly present at the shelter facility.
  • You make contact with guests, offer a listening ear, and ensure a welcoming and safe environment.
  • You monitor peace and safety, enforce house rules and safety agreements, and address individuals when necessary.
  • You perform practical and administrative tasks, such as keeping common areas tidy, processing shelter registrations and payments, and ensuring a smooth handover.

What they ask

  • Demonstrable affinity with vulnerable people and a committed, respectful supportive attitude.
  • Practically oriented and willing to get hands-on.
  • Remain calm, clear, and engaged, even with guests dealing with substance abuse or psychiatric issues.
  • Dares to set boundaries and treats everyone with respect.
  • Assertive and able to address people about their behavior when necessary.
  • A relevant MBO level 4 diploma (Dutch vocational education).
  • Experience in hospitality is a plus.

About the team.

  • You will work in a diverse and motivated team of support workers, interns, and volunteers.
  • The team is close-knit, focusing on collaboration and a practical approach.
  • The goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful place for homeless individuals.
  • Work is practical and solution-oriented, with short communication lines and open collaboration.
  • The working atmosphere is pleasant and offers room for learning and development.

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