Social worker (M/F/X) (Ref. 059-26)

The Iris Sud Hospitals, the Saint-Pierre University Hospital and the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) are part of a project for a strategic grouping of public and university hospitals in Brussels, supported by a favourable opinion from the medical councils. This dynamic strengthens collaboration between teams, while consolidating the stability of our establishments and supporting their evolution towards an ever more integrated and coherent care offer. It is a real opportunity to join a stimulating environment, driven by strong values of public service, clinical and academic excellence.

IRIS South Hospitals is looking for,

For the Social Service on the Joseph Bracops website

a Social Worker (m/f/x)

Under a full-time fixed-term contract (38 hours/week)

From August 

What does the job consist of?

As a social worker, your mission will be to assist patients on a psychosocial, educational and administrative level in order to improve their conditions of stay and to ensure their discharge from the institution in optimal conditions.

You will work in close collaboration with the entire multidisciplinary team of the unit (medical, caregiving, paramedical team, etc.) in order to ensure, together, the improvement of the patient's overall state of health.

More precisely;

·      You provide assistance to patients and their families:

o Administrative by establishing patients' social files (gathering patient data, keeping an up-to-date report of each patient in the unit, filling in various other forms for the patient, etc.)

o By ensuring contacts with external services (CPAS, mutual insurance companies, etc.)

o By arranging transfers, returns or home help/services for patients

o By promoting liaison between the patient, his family/entourage and the medical, paramedical and nursing profession, both within and outside the hospital

·      You provide psychosocial support by teaching patients to self-care in the context of their pathology and treatment

Your manager, your team and your environment

·      You will join a team of 5 social workers and report to the head of the social service, Mrs. Bertinchamps Virginie.

·      You will work in the different units of the Joseph Bracops Hospital located in Anderlecht.

·      The team will offer you the sharing, listening, and support you need so that you can quickly feel comfortable in the function and within our hospital. A personalized integration process will be carefully carried out by Virginie.

·      A working environment of proximity and trust. Our employees share a strong commitment: to place people at the center of their daily practice, with rigor, respect and empathy.

How about we talk about you?

Your education

·      You are in possession of a Bachelor's degree in social work (graduate).

Your experience and knowledge

·      You are looking for a first or new experience.

·      Experience in a hospital or care sector setting is an asset.

·      You have a good knowledge of the Brussels social network (external bodies such as CPAS, mutual insurance companies, insurance companies, etc.), social legislation and social measures specific to health.

·      You have a good knowledge of Dutch: You are able to understand the patient's needs and communicate with your colleagues.

·      Your computer knowledge allows you to ensure optimal follow-up of files.

Your skills

·      Listening and human support : you create a relationship of trust with patients and their loved ones thanks to your empathy, active listening and appropriate communication. You promote the autonomy of the people you support.

·      Analysis and solution orientation : you are able to assess a social situation, identify priorities and propose appropriate solutions by mobilizing available resources.

·      Organization and rigor : you ensure a precise follow-up of files, manage your priorities efficiently and guarantee the quality of the information transmitted.

·      Collaboration and networking : You enjoy multidisciplinary work, share your expertise and develop effective collaborations with internal and external partners.

·      Ethics and professionalism : you demonstrate discretion, integrity and respect in the management of sensitive situations, placing the patient at the centre of your actions.

We offer you:

·      Type of contract: 6-month fixed-term contract

·      Working time: 100% (38h/week)

·      Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

·      Start date: August 10, 2026

A series of benefits related to well-being at work:

·      A personalized integration process;

·      A training program that will accompany you throughout your career;

·      A possibility of mobility within the IRIS network;

·      A friendly working atmosphere and a balance between private and professional life;

·      Services that ensure the quality of life at work (organisation of massages during working hours, etc.);

·      The opportunity to join a hospital labeled "Ecodynamic Company", a major recognition of our commitment to quality care and sustainable practices

A whole series of fringe benefits :

·      An annual bonus and an attractiveness bonus;

·      A collective social service that offers a whole series of benefits (various bonuses, discounts via benefits at work, holiday stays at attractive prices, etc.);

·      Preferential rates in all hospitals in the IRIS + Erasmus network (for you, your spouse, your ascendants and descendants at your expense);

·      Meal vouchers worth 7.30 euros;

·      A contribution to public transport costs of 100% for STIB, 80% for SNCB, TEC and DE LIJN and/or a bicycle allowance of €0.36/km;

·      Language bonus of €150 gross per month, applicable after obtaining the language certificate article 10 or 12 from travaillerpour.be, you will have the opportunity to take Dutch courses free of charge during your working hours;

·      24 days of statutory leave and 5 days of extra-legal leave (+ special leave);

·      Supplementary insurancevia group insurance

Remuneration on the basis of the IFIC scales (category 14), with resumption of seniority:

·      Min: 3379.86€ (index: 2.1647)

·      Max: 5339.19€ (index 2.1647)

What does the recruitment process look like?

·      Phone interview with Lucrèce Misonne, recruiter: 40 minutes

·      Interview with the management: 45 minutes

Want to join us?

Are you interested in joining our team? Then apply now by completing our online application form before July 12, 2026

For any further information about the position, contact Virginie Bertinchamps, head of the social service on 0499 86 88 42

For any other questions, do not hesitate to contact me on 02/739 85 19

Lucrèce Misonne

Recruiter