About the job
At Pactum, working from a place of connection means truly standing alongside young people, inviting them to discover, learn, and sometimes start anew. Within our open treatment group in Deurne, you will have the opportunity to shape your practice in a professional and creative manner. Together with a dedicated and cohesive team, you will provide a space for young individuals to grow while continuing your own development as a youth care professional. Interested? Read on!
Your Role, Your Impact
You will be working in a small open treatment group in Deurne, where young people aged 14 to 18 stay and face various challenges such as attachment and behavioral issues, ADHD, or autism. They receive both group-oriented and individual guidance, available to them 24/7. Our youths are social teens who have experienced tensions within their family systems, which may result in difficulties with boundaries and authority. In our open setting, they learn to take responsibility, make choices, reflect, experience consequences, and try again. You will guide them professionally, attentively, and with a focus on their unique development.
Your work will be rooted in the principles of Nonviolent Resistance and Connected Authority, which represent not just our philosophy but also our approach: working from closeness, reflection, and genuine connection. At the same time, we work systemically, always considering the context of the young person, including parents and other significant figures in their network. We strive to keep responsibility where it belongs and where possible. This is crucial for both the young person's development and our approach. As a professional, you will stimulate the thought process of the youth, helping them explore alternatives, make choices, and understand their consequences.
A Memorable Moment from Your Workday:
You stand in the doorway while a young person ties their soccer shoes. “Are you coming to my training?” they ask. The thought of standing together along the field is precisely why this work is so extraordinary. You witness small successes, experience growth up close, and become a genuine part of someone's development.

