Applying for support to reintegrate into the labour market

Have you been out of work for a long time? Do you want to start working again? You can get support for your return to work. This is known as reintegration (re-integratie). It is provided by the Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen – UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) or your municipality.

If you are on benefits, the UWV will help you find a job. You will be given a reintegration plan (in Dutch) and assistance including personal support and workplace adaptation (in Dutch).

As to who helps you, this will depend on what benefits you receive. Do you receive occupational incapacity benefits (arbeidsongeschiktheidsuitkering) such as WAZ, WAO, ZW, Wajong or WGA ? Then you will receive support from an employment counsellor. If you receive a WW-uitkering (unemployment benefits), you will get a job adviser.

If you receive benefits from your municipality, this municipality will help you find a job. This support is provided in the form of training, work or guidance.

You cannot refuse the municipality’s support. If you do, the municipality may lower your benefits.

This is how it works in your (future) place of residence

Your (future) place of residence falls under the Municipality of Lansingerland.

Municipality of Lansingerland

Support to find work

Please note: you can only apply for support to reintegrate into the labour market if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

The municipality of XXX will provide you with support for getting back to work. You will receive guidance, training or courses. The municipality can also help you find somewhere to learn and gain practical experience. We work together with Werkgevers Servicepunt Zuid-Holland Centraal.

Who is the support for?

All residents who are looking for work and have not managed to find it themselves.
All residents who receive or apply for benefits.

If you receive benefits, you also have obligations. For example, you must do everything you can to get back to work.

For example:

Try to find paid work. You must look for vacancies, apply for jobs and be registered with 1 or more employment agencies.
Look for work not only in the area where you live, but also in the surrounding areas or beyond. What happens if you find or are offered work? Then you must accept that work.
Be prepared to travel for work.
Cooperate with the municipality to create and implement a plan for your reintegration.
Actively update or improve your knowledge and skills.

Contact your municipality for help and information by phonenumber (+31) 10 800 40 00..