Full-Time Support Project Worker
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 – 10 July 2023 at midnight, with a proposed interview date of 13 July 2023. Please note we will be interviewing successful candidates on a rolling basis and as such may close the vacancy before the deadline
Horsham Y Centre supports 50 young people aged 16-25 to alleviate the risk of or impact of homelessness. The project is staffed 24 hours a day with a support team, night team and management based onsite. The service aims to support residents into independent accommodation through life skills support. Situated in the middle of Horsham, the project has strong links with and contributes to the local community.
We are looking for a Support Project Worker who can support a caseload of young people to develop living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, managing behaviour, seeking and securing employment and making wise decisions. You will bring your own individual and unique qualities to the team for the betterment of the team dynamic. You will work on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective and supportive staff during the day. You will develop your working knowledge of psychological models to aid in creating and finding solutions with the young people in the service. You will also support young people to safeguard themselves against abuse and risk. In addition, you will complete reports, support plans and risk assessments on time and to a high standard.
This role is based on site at the Horsham Y Centre on a three-week rolling rota with shifts of 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm and 1pm-9pm. You will work one Saturday every three weeks. This rota pattern is subject to review.
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 have experience of working in housing and of supporting young people. You will have good knowledge of Safeguarding and good personal boundaries. You will also have strong self-reflection skills and the ability to dynamically risk assess and de-escalate situations. In addition, you will have excellent administration and IT skills.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact
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Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at
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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).
How to Apply
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