Job Description

THE ROLE – Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack (including details on our benefits) are available to download from our website

CLOSING DATE – 21 August 2023 at midnight. Please note we will be interviewing successful candidates on a rolling basis and as such may close the vacancy before the deadline

We are looking for a Mobile Night Support Worker to provide mobile support to our teams in 24-hour projects and to ensure that our transitional properties are safe, secure, and welcoming through the night. You will be based at Horsham Y Centre and support the static night worker there during the night as well as undertaking your mobile duties. These duties include conducting regular and routine checks of unstaffed supported housing projects for young people, including communal areas, gardens, and the exterior of properties. You will also be responsible for upkeeping and monitoring handovers including recording all incidents and safeguarding and informing the team appropriately. You will be provided with a van and personal protective equipment.

This role is based on site and you will work four nights on and four off on a seven-day rolling rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

ABOUT YOU – We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself

The successful applicant will be experienced in and/or passionate about working directly with young people aged 16-25. You will be able to engage and relate well to this age group and will have a good understanding of the key risks, challenges, and opportunities for young people. You will be a well-rounded coach who can both challenge and support when appropriate. You will also be able to inspire, enhance learning and provoke thoughtful reflection whilst working proactively with young people to develop their talents.

You will be a confident, capable communicator with the ability to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution focused. In addition, you will be proactive in your thinking, with an ability to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact 

be***********@ym*****.org

Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at 

re*********@ym*****.org

TO APPLY – Please ensure you fully complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK

An inclusive workplace – We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from People of Colour and minoritised white communities, people who are LGBTQU+, and people with disabilities and neurodiversities because these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Accessibility – If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.

For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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