Youth Work Team Leader

Working at Vivell means being part of an inspiring environment where you interact daily with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and generations. Your efforts are immediately visible and of great value to the community. If you enjoy a challenge, are committed to making a difference, and want the opportunity to make a difference, this is the perfect place for you.

The Youth Work team currently consists of approximately 18 staff members and focuses on young people aged 10 to 23. Through our youth centers, school-based youth work, and outreach youth work, we provide a safe space for young people. Here, they can be themselves, be heard, develop their talents, and feel safe. We are also present at secondary schools in Southeast Amsterdam and maintain a visible presence in the neighborhoods to build a relationship of trust with young people. This allows us to quickly respond to their needs, interests, and/or concerns, thereby helping young people with their personal development, social participation, and reaching their full potential.

Are you passionate about social issues, and do you find fulfillment in mentoring and developing a team of professionals? Do you see opportunities to take youth work in the district to the next level? If so, we’d love to meet you!

Vivell is looking for an enthusiastic:

Youth Work Team Leader

(32 hours per week)

What will you be doing?

• You will lead the Youth Work team and ensure the quality and quantity of our services, with a focus on mentoring and professional development for your colleagues.
• You will ensure that the team is properly staffed and will be responsible for recruiting, selecting, and training new employees.
• You organize team meetings and training sessions to enhance the team’s expertise and promote collaboration.
• You will guide and coach employees in their personal development.
• You will contribute to policy development and quality improvement within the organization, ensuring that our activities align seamlessly with Vivell’s vision and mission.
• You will build and maintain valuable networks both within and outside the organization that contribute to the achievement of our goals.
• You are the point of contact for the City of Amsterdam—Zuidoost district—regarding youth work at Vivell.

What do you bring to the table?

• A completed, relevant associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrable experience in the field of youth work
• Proven experience in leading a team of professionals and the ability to coach and guide them in their professional development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• You are able to handle stress and are solution-oriented.
• A proactive and enterprising approach, in which you identify trends and discuss their implications.
• Strong analytical skills.
• An interest in the development of youth work in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required.

What do we offer you?

• An independent role with plenty of room for your own input, in an open and stimulating work environment with great colleagues.
• You will be part of a team of fellow team leaders for Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry.
• The position is classified in pay grade 10 of the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement. Depending on education and experience, the salary is up to €6,107 gross per month for full-time employment (36 hours per week).
• A one-year contract with the intention of continuing the partnership in the long term.
• Excellent pension accrual.
• Various benefits under the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, including a flexible spending allowance of 16.3% (including vacation pay) and a career development budget.

Interested?

We look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume via our website by February 17 at the latest.  

This position is open to both internal and external applicants. In the event of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given priority.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.