Back to work thanks to the MOB

In Leudal, everyone should be able to participate. Also when it comes to work and income. The MensOntwikkelBedrijf (MOB) guides vulnerable residents and those entitled to benefits into suitable work. The MOB is now so well known in Leudal that people offer it as a solution when they are in danger of getting stuck with their employer.

Sven Stienen worked for eight years as an executive inspector at a technical company in the municipality of Peel and Maas. "But due to my chronic lung problems, I could no longer do this work. I was therefore given office work in the business office. That caused me a lot of stress. It eventually led to my burnout. Then, due to a company move, returning to my employer was no longer possible. In January 2020, I decided to move to Heythuysen so that my son would not have to travel as far to his school in Belgium. As a benefit recipient, I could join various workplaces through the MOB Leudal to try out my possibilities. I seized that opportunity with both hands. I also like to do something for my money. I worked as a driver for garbage collection. I was also able to do various technical and other work at the MOB's new building in Heythuysen. I have installed fencing and carpentered wooden Christmas trees and owl boxes."

Really something for me

"Until I was alerted to the vacancy for the Klusbus of the Energy Savings Brigade Leudal. That was really something for me. I was allowed to help furnish the bus myself and now it's going crazy with the jobs I get to do in people's homes. People are always happy when I visit them, usually with one of my colleagues. Because they get help and then also save energy. And I'm busy all day instead of sitting at home feeling bored. First I worked through an employment contract with Westrom. In February, I got a contract with the municipality of Leudal for 32 hours a week.
The MOB really adds value for people like me. They also give status holders the opportunity to see how things work here and then those people also have an occupation while learning things, like the language. Learning to speak the language is important, but I see that this goes very quickly when you are among people. If you want to work there is always suitable work to be found. I am very happy that now I can work without stress and do technical jobs. I have a lot of social contact and people are always happy when I have been able to do something for them. If I've managed to do that again, my day is good."