Phone
01293 657 000
Recruiting Organisation: YMCA DownsLink Group
Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)
Salary: £25,405 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Horsham, but the role will cover Transitional services across Horsham, Crawley, Burgess Hill and Worthing
YMCA West Sussex Transitional housing provides safe, secure accommodation for young people with an age range of 18-35, who have been, or are at risk of homelessness. They offer a support package alongside the accommodation to actively encourage residents into education, training, employment or voluntary work. They will work with residents to coach them in life and social skills, enabling them to move successfully into independent accommodation and for them to successfully sustain a tenancy. The accommodation is mainly shared three-bedroom houses, there are also self-contained units where the residents will be responsible for all their utilities and these properties allow us to offer the support and encouragement to sustain a tenancy.
The Role
They are looking for Support Project Worker to join the fantastic and supportive teams at West Sussex Transitional services, based in Horsham but the role will cover Transitional services across Horsham, Crawley, Burgess Hill and Worthing.
This role is wide-ranging, rewarding and includes several key responsibilities;
This role is based on site – working hours will be Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Who you are
There may be great candidates who will not fit everything described above, or who have important skills not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell them about yourself.
How to apply:
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please email dianne.gash@ymcadlg.org
YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They value diversity and promote inclusion, which they demonstrate through their activities, as well as in their policies and working practices. Reinforced by their culture and values, they seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.
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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Closing Date: 22 Feb 2023