EUKN - European Urban Knowledge Network - Minority and neighbourhood-oriented recruitment for care work

Minority and neighbourhood-oriented recruitment for care work

Introduction

This project responds to the shortage of staff in care work as a result of the ageing population and the growing demand for care. A relatively small proportion of the minority communities are employed in care work, and relatively few members of minority communities make use of care provisions. The Multicultureel Instituut Utrecht [Utrecht Multicultural Institute] is tackling the above issues with this project.

Description

The aim of this project is to recruit and facilitate members of minority communities into a career in care work. The care institutions can thus also optimally match their care provision to the needs of the minority communities.

Approach

Informative neighbourhood gatherings at self-help groups, community centres and schools make it possible to inform minority women in particular about the opportunities in care work. The candidates are offered an introductory meeting without obligation, and are assisted in approaching the labour market. Training in intercultural communication is provided to support the participating care institutions.

Results

The project will bring about a reduction in the staffing shortage in care work and increases participation by members of minority communities in care work employment. Care institutions can respond better to the care needs of the minority communities, improving the access to care for this target group.

Resources used

European subsidy: € 71.588
Total cost: € 178.970

EU involvement

This project has been partially funded with Objective 2 funds. Since 2000 nine cities have been eligible for the Objective 2 Urban Areas in the Netherlands programme, which forms part of the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRD) of the European Union. EFRD is one of the four Structural Funds of the European Commission. The programme helps cities to carry out projects that benefit disadvantaged areas.

In the Netherlands, total European Objective 2 subsidies concern 192 million euros. 4.25% of the Dutch population lives in the selected areas.

The European Commission prescribes that for every euro from the EFRD, a minimum of one euro must be contributed from the government. The cities must therefore add their own public or private funding to the European subsidy. The European programme is linked to the urban plans agreed within the context of the urban policy of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. For this, the cities can make use of funds that have been allocated to them in the context of the national urban policy.

Contact info

Utrecht Westflank - local programme management
Phone: +31 30 2861603

Project start date

01/01/2005

Links

City of Utrecht

Document type

case

Themes

Urban Policy > Social inclusion & integration > Quality of life

Keywords

Social services