Communication
Yes, even if you don’t know the Dutch language, you can work with us. Our office workers will do their best to support you in your native language whether it be: French, English, Polish, Ukrainian, and even a little Spanish.
Most clients speak a little English and/or French. We can help you improve communication with customers, and you can also use translation apps (such as Google Translate, Say Hi, or Papago) on your phone. We also encourage our clients to use helpful apps that make it easier for you to communicate with each other.
Not every office has an employee who speaks your language. But don’t worry: we will always do our best to help you in your native language or by using visual aids to facilitate communication. We shall strive to give you the best possible support.
Practical
As a multicultural team behind the scenes at Comforthome, we respect everyone’s culture and beliefs. Therefore, wearing a headscarf while working is of course allowed.
No, your motivation to work in clients’ homes is more important than your experience. We offer comprehensive and personalized training, as well as regular group training sessions you can attend. These are training such as ironing, product knowledge and/or communication in the workplace.
You can easily apply via the online form on the website or stop by one of our offices (https://comforthome.be/onze-vestigingen-2/).
Work
After a successful meeting with Nancy or Marga, a positive interview and a short cleaning test, you can start working immediately as a household help with a permanent contract for an indefinite period of time. You can apply here (https://comforthome.be/solliciteren/).
As a household help, you can clean, iron, run errands and prepare meals. If there are certain tasks you prefer not to perform, please do not hesitate to mention this during your interview. We would like to take your preferences into account.
You can work between 13 and 38 hours per week. Your possible working hours are from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a maximum of 9 hours per working day. That way you can also get the rest you deserve in the evenings and on weekends. Together we will look at how you can plan your working hours and coordinate them with your private life as best as possible.
As a household help, you start from €13.10 gross per hour. Your exact salary depends on your experience; it increases the more experience you have. In addition to your salary, you will also receive a meal card, reimbursement for transportation costs, and many other nice extra benefits, such as a low-cost electric bike plan, vacation pay, commuting allowance, year-end bonus, and lots of nice perks throughout the year.
Unfortunately, flexi-jobs are only possible in restaurants, stores or small retail stores. So as a household worker, you cannot work as a flexi-job.
Yes, you can spend your vacation days freely as you wish. For example, if you are entitled to 4 weeks of vacation, you can use them consecutively. If necessary and in accordance with the office schedule, you can also take unpaid leave. However, it is important to always contact our office before making your plans and notify your clients in a timely manner.
By being careful, you can easily avoid accidents. But don’t worry, if you accidentally damage something, we are insured for such damages that may occur during your work at customers’ homes. So you don’t have to pay any costs yourself.