Reintegration

If you are unable to find a job on your own, the municipality will work with you to develop a re-entry program. The goal is to help you return to work with an employer as soon as possible. This program is for residents of the municipality of Voorschoten who are receiving social assistance benefits, survivor’s benefits, or who are not receiving any benefits and are unemployed. The reintegration plan can be structured in various ways and follow different pathways. You can read more about this below.

  • Trial placement. With a trial placement, you work for an employer on a trial basis for several months while continuing to receive benefits.
  • Training. Training involves a short-term program designed to help you get closer to finding a paid job. Training is also offered to single parents.
  • Orientation placement. An orientation placement involves arranging for a short-term reintegration in an unpaid work setting.
  • Personal Reintegration Budget. If you are receiving benefits and have a good idea for finding work but need funding to make it happen, a personal reintegration budget may be a solution.

Reintegration for People Not Receiving Benefits

All residents of the municipality of Voorschoten who are looking for work can receive assistance from the municipality. This applies even if you are not receiving benefits or are currently employed. We call this reintegration.

You register for assistance with the UWV Werkbedrijf. If the Werkbedrijf believes you can be easily placed in paid work, you will be assigned a Werkbedrijf counselor who will help you further.

If the UWV WERKbedrijf counselor believes you need help finding paid work, they will register you with the municipality. The next steps are as follows:

  • A municipal counselor will invite you to an intake interview.
  • You'll work with the counselor to develop a plan. This plan outlines how you can get back to work as soon as possible. Of course, we'll take your personal situation into account.
  • The municipal counselor may assist you throughout the process. However, another company or organization may also help you find paid work.
  • You will be assigned a dedicated counselor from the municipality. If another organization is assisting you, you may also be assigned a dedicated contact person there.

Consideration

If you receive benefits, the municipality may ask you to give something back to society. This is called a “quid pro quo.” This could include, for example, activities at a community center, a nursing home, a sports club, or a school.

Collaboration

Together with the VIVE Volunteer Center, part of the Welfare for the Elderly and Youth Foundation (Woej), we’ll explore what kind of activity suits you best.

What kind of work, and how many hours?

Community service involves a paid social activity that must benefit society. The activity is tailored to your abilities and involves 2 to 8 hours per week for one year, with the possibility of extension.

Not voluntarily

The Participation Act stipulates that the municipality may require you to do this. It is not voluntary. If you do not cooperate, this may affect your benefits.

More information

You can call the Work and Compulsory Education Team at 14 070, option 2.