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 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Support Project Worker to join our dynamic team at Lansworth House supporting young people aged 16-25 living within a 24-hour supported accommodation service for those who have been, or are at risk, of homelessness. This project offers 20 high quality bedspaces with shared communal facilities.

In this role, you will support a caseload of young people or adults at risk, providing supported housing services and coaching them so they can articulate and achieve their aspirations, and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives. You will ensure that young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal development, engage with the services on offer and build strong networks within the local community to sustain their journey when they move on. You will also identify and encourage the growth of each resident’s strengths and talents. In addition, you will coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living, and promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent.

This role is based on site at Lansworth House, Hove. Your working pattern will change from one shift to another on a rotating basis. The two shifts are 8am-4pm and 2pm-10pm. 

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 passionate about supporting young people to lead independent lives and ideally have some experience of working with a similar client group. The successful applicant will love being involved in the support and growth of young people and will be able to actively encourage residents into education, training and employment. You will be able to use your skills to ensure the progression of young people and have the will to learn about the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people.

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

so***********@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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