Going back to work
What is it?
Returning to work means going back to work after a long period of unemployment. Werkzaak Rivierenland and the UWV can help you find a job. They can also offer other support to help you improve your chances of finding work.
How does it work?
There are several ways we can help you.
Education
You can take a course at a school that accommodates your children’s school hours. Some schools even offer childcare. You can also take the course part-time.
Financial assistance
You can apply for financial assistance to cover costs related to your return to work. The amount you receive depends on your income.
Contribution toward childcare costs
You can apply for the child care allowance at the Tax and Customs Administration ( ). The municipality may also contribute toward the cost of child care, for example, if you have a low income.
Work
You can start looking for work right away. For example, you can check newspaper classifieds, contact the UWV, reach out to staffing agencies, search online, or tap into your own network. You can also re-enter the workforce if you secure a subsidized job or do volunteer work.
Job Coach
A job coach helps people with physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities find or maintain a job if they are unable to work without support. This means you will only receive support from a job coach if it is necessary.
A job coach can provide you with support at set times over an extended period as you perform your duties. The goal is for you to eventually be able to work for a regular employer without supervision.
What should I do?
For more information, please visit the Werkzaak Rivierenland website at . Of course, you can also contact us by phone at 088 9375 000.
Here, Werkzaak Rivierenland and the UWV work together to help you find a job.