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Care couple

West FlandersOn siteHours negotiable<3months

This organization sets up small-scale projects for people with disabilities.

  • For an existing residence, an enthusiastic care couple is sought with a big heart for people, relevant experience in the care sector, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • A residence is a small-scale and warm home for ten adults with disabilities, who live together with a resident care couple.
  • Most residents require continuous support.
  • Their daily life there is extremely ordinary, homely, and informal.
  • Every resident can develop their own talents and receives tailor-made support.
  • You are stepping into an existing operation and can further develop it.

What you do

  • You develop a warm, small-scale home for 10 adults with disabilities.
  • You are responsible for the organization of the residence.
  • You create a place where residents can truly be themselves.
  • You provide personal care and offer the right support to your residents.
  • You assemble and manage a small team of permanent employees.
  • You provide each resident with a suitable daily routine.
  • You collaborate with external partners in healthcare if necessary.
  • You actively contribute to the integration of residents into the local community.
  • You have a lot of responsibility, but also the freedom to plan your agenda as you wish.
  • You establish contacts with neighbors, volunteers, and potential partners.

Profile

  • You have experience in care, preferably with people with disabilities.
  • You are ambitious and eager to seize this challenge.
  • You have organizational talent and know how to enthuse people.
  • You have a flexible personality and are full of energy.
  • You possess strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • At least one partner enters this venture as an independent care entrepreneur.
  • The other partner can retain their current job if desired.

What they ask

  • Relevant experience in care, preferably with people with disabilities.
  • Flexible and without a 9-to-5 mentality.
  • A big heart for people.
  • Care is second nature to you.
  • Strong organizational skills and proactive.

Practical

  • You work where you live.
  • You are always assured of administrative and content support from the overarching organization.

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