YMCA DownsLink Group are currently recruiting for a WiSE Project Worker. You will join our team on a hybrid basis, working both from home and our offices in West Surrey on a full time, fixed term basis, working 37 hours per week until 31 March 2024. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum (pro-rata).

About the role:

Monday to Friday with evenings and weekends on occasion if needed. This post will be based out of Guildford Police Station.

YMCA Downslink group are seeking an experienced project worker to join our innovative, award winning WiSE team. You will be providing holistic and child centred support to children and young people ranging from 10 – 25 years old across West Surrey. The WiSE Project supports children and young people experiencing, or at risk of sexual exploitation. This role will support children and young people across West Surrey with work in other areas of the county as needed.

You will be co-located at Guildford Police Station with their Exploitation Team, but with opportunity to work from home. However, much of your time will be spent supporting children and young people within the community and the role involve significant time lone working.

We prefer to see experience in supporting children and young people who have experienced abuse or trauma. This role may suit someone with a charity, youth or social work background.

Responsibilities of our WiSE Project Worker:

• Provide intense support to a caseload of children and young people who have been identified as being at significant risk of, or victims of sexual exploitation, with the possibility of some cases being victims of criminal exploitation
• Creating and delivering holistic, child-centred support plans to keep them safe from harm and increase their understanding of sexual and criminal exploitation
• Provide expertise and advocate for children and young people within multi-disciplinary safeguarding meetings and work collaboratively with other professionals to support interventions which keep children and young people safe and disrupt the activity of perpetrators
• Offer support and guidance to other professionals, to develop their skills and knowledge when working with children at risk of exploitation

What we are looking for in our ideal WiSE Project Worker:

• Experience of case work with young people aged 10 to 25 years old and delivering holistic, child centred support
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people who have experienced abuse or trauma
• A Current driving license and access to your own car

Benefits you will receive as our WiSE Project Worker:

• 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary
• Health and wellbeing cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

If you feel like you have what it takes to become our WiSE Project Worker click apply today, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 25th October 2021

Interview date: 2nd November 2021

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).

YMCA DownsLink Group are currently seeking an experienced Mind the Gap Link Worker to join our team based in Brighton & Hove. You will be working on a part time, fixed term basis, 3.5 days per week for 1 year with likelihood of extension. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,525 per annum, pro rata (circa £20,745 actual)

The Mind the Gap Link Worker role:

This role is part of the new all ages Brighton and Hove Community Wellbeing Service and is part of a new pilot to evidence the effectiveness of social prescribing for children and young people. The new post holder will deliver a swift response to the emotional and mental health needs of 11 to 25 year olds living or studying in the City through implementation of a social prescribing model, linking young people in to a broad range of services and interventions.

Responsibilities of our Mind the Gap Link Worker:

• Carry out a broad range of interventions. This will include but not be restricted to individual assessments, referrals and signposting, one-off support meetings, 1-4 sessions case working, facilitation of emotional well-being groups, facilitating psycho-educational groups, coaching and phone/email/face-to-face consultations.
• Work within the social prescribing framework.
• Attend reflective practice supervision, team meetings and line management meetings as required.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external services and to promote the Mind The Gap link worker model including production of a leaflet that explains the offer to service users and practitioners.
• Liaise with appropriate statutory and voluntary sector agencies working in Education, Public & Mental Health and Social Care and build up appropriate networks that promote a rapid response into support for young people.

What we are looking for in our ideal Mind the Gap Link Worker:

Experience

• Experience in delivering face to face emotional wellbeing case work, coaching and carrying out of assessments with young people to include working with high risk and complex issues
• Experience of facilitating groups and/or delivering training
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of working independently as well as in a team
• Experience of working in a community setting to short-term model
• Experience of managing administrative tasks to include monitoring & evaluation and report writing
• Experience and/or knowledge of local statutory and voluntary agencies
• Experience of project development

Qualifications

• Post-qualified at graduate or post graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent mental health qualification/training – this is not essential but desirable
• BACP Registration or Accreditation and/or eligible for other Professional Accreditation e.g. UKCP/HPC – this is not essential but desirable
• An in depth understanding of theory & practice and working to short-term models
• Qualification for Assessors

Knowledge

• A sound understanding of Child Protection & Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures
• A sound understanding of Child Developmental processes
• A knowledge of & ability to support appropriate pathways relating to mental health and social care for vulnerable children and young people
• A proven knowledge of relevant Local and National Government mental health strategies

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

If you feel like you have what it takes to become our Mind the Gap Link Worker click apply today, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 25th October 2021

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).

Beacon Counselling is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults. 

All successful candidates are required to have a current Enhanced DBS check with Beacon Counselling before any offer is confirmed 

Salary £25,000 pro rata

Hours 20 hours per week 

Annual Leave 23 days plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata (rising to 28 days over 5 years) 

Contract 1-year with potential for permanent 

Responsible to Children’s Services Manager 

Main Objectives of the Role 

1. Improve children and young people’s access to well-being support and activities 

1. Increase young people’s levels of mental health and well-being

1. Contribute to Beacon’s partnership work within Stockport’s Early Help system 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of youth services in Stockport .  Working closely with the Children's Services Manager and partner organisations, you will deliver a core part of the Early Help & Well-being Service in Stockport for children, young people and their families.

We are looking for an individual who has experience working with children and young people and a passion for improving their mental health, well-being and resilience. You will be comfortable communicating and presenting to a variety of audiences, and have experience facilitating group work with children and young people.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and motivated to succeed through working autonomously and with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about seeing the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.

We are working to bring greater diversity in all areas of our workforce and are taking action to encourage applications from people of colour and other racially minoritised communities, trans, non-binary and/or older people (aged 50+), to improve the representation of colleagues from these communities, and are a Disability Confident employer. If you are unsure about applying or have any questions then please contact us directly and we will be happy to have a conversation with you. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment. 

To apply, please read all the attached information and return the application form. 

Application deadline:   Monday 1st November 10:00

Interview day: Friday 5th November

WEEKEND SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 15 HPW, FRWK03 £6,968 - £7,565 (PRO-RATA)

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in Nottinghamshire? Do you have a passion for engaging, inspiring and supporting young people to meet their potential and forge a secure future for themselves?

Framework provides supported accommodation across Nottinghamshire to this cohort which includes young people leaving care, and those who have been unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Taking a lead from support planners and working in partnership with other agencies, support workers will help deliver personal support plans by supporting young people to complete daily tasks, build confidence and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence.
Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable for the support worker role but is not essential, as training will be provided.  Aptitude and approach is key!

We can offer meetings at the service core (the 24 hours staffed part) for those who are genuinely interested in finding out more.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post TitleSupport Worker

Responsible to Supported Housing Manager

Purpose of Post To provide one to one support and interventions for those who have addiction,                                                       provided a safe and supportive environment for service users to make positive                                                     changes and support recovery

Hours of work 35 hours (shift work to include weekends and bank holidays)

Location Acorn House and one of SCT’s residential houses  

Role and Responsibilities

Housing and Service Delivery

• Provide strong and effective support to the supported house you are based
• Carry out assessments and inductions with residents, reviewing with them on a regular basis
• Ensure the fundamental needs of the residents are met; good quality accommodation and facilities, healthy food, benefits help and advice, medical help and support, maintain the abstinence and support based environment.
• Ensure effective and compliant administration of resident data
• Ensure Housing Benefit is collected and managed effectively
• Ensure high quality support to meet the needs of the residents
• Effective management of referrals from external and internal sources
• Ensure residents progress and engage with other SCT programmes (when required)
• Ensure conditions and requirements relating to any contracts or management agreements are applied throughout our services
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Effective control and management of cash
• Participate in a feedback culture for continuous improvement
• Promoting social inclusion for residents, allowing them to access all benefits available to them
• Support residents with physical and mental health issues, including liaison with mental health teams within the community, ensure that residents are monitored through court or welfare rulings (if necessary)
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance needs are raised to the manager

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Maintain accurate records of residents

Operational Support

• Comply with Health and Safety, including but not limited too any fire maintenance, risk assessments and complete room checks and raise any risks to the manager
• Ensure equipment of all applicable facilities is in good working order.
• To provide reception duties when needed
• To provide an on-call / out of hours service when required
• Carry out other duties as may reasonably be required

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of issues that affect people with substance abuse / addiction
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of treatment concepts and therapeutic approaches
• Knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their effects
• Knowledge and practical experience of using InForm

Desirable

• An understanding of statutory and legal requirements

Experience 
Essential

• Experience of carrying out assessments developing and reviewing support plans
• Experience of dealing and working with groups in a challenging environment
• Good level of IT skills (MS Office)
• Understanding of working with people with complex needs

Desirable

• Experience of housing rehabilitation programmes

Behavioural Indicators

Delivering Results

• Delivers great outcomes through our vision and strategy, effectively planning and meeting targets
• Makes effective, data-driven decisions

Role Model / Leading by Example

• Is an inspiring role model for others, building trust and living our Vision / Mission and principles and delivering our services accordingly

Continual Improvements

• Consistently seeks to improve how we do things to achieve and Embraces change and innovation

Effective Communication

• Communicates clearly, effectively and honestly. Listens to others and adapts communication to suit them

One Team

• Works with others as one team, actively collaborating to achieve a shared vision. Building relationships across SCT, sharing information and expertise

SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS SOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 37 HPW, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in Nottinghamshire? Do you have a passion for engaging, inspiring and supporting young people to meet their potential and forge a secure future for themselves?

Framework provides supported accommodation across Nottinghamshire to this cohort which includes young people leaving care, and those who have been unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Taking a lead from support planners and working in partnership with other agencies, support workers will help deliver personal support plans by supporting young people to complete daily tasks, build confidence and learn new life skills on their journey towards independence.
Experience of working in housing and homelessness or similar supportive environments is desirable for the support worker role but is not essential, as training will be provided.  Aptitude and approach is key!

As the full time worker roles ( not weekend roles) will include work across a dispersed setting in Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and Gedling it is desirable (but not essential) that you are able to drive and have a car available for work purposes in which case mileage allowance is available. 

We can offer meetings at the service core (the 24 hours staffed part) for those who are genuinely interested in finding out more.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Salary: £25,955 per annum

Location: Waltham Forest, London

Contract Type: Permanent 

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

Responsibilities

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management. You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

Essential Skills or Experience

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Benefits

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervison for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Other information

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th October 2021 at 09:00am.

Interview Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Southwark and Lambeth, London

Salary: £21,682 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

We are looking to recruit a female* candidate with experience in working with children and a recognised qualification such as an NNEB, QCF or NVQ level 3.  You will be responsible for organising and providing play activities for children and will work closely with location workers to provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as play schemes, nursery or schools.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls.  You will have good communication and team work skills and be able to use your own initiative.  You will show strong organisational and administration skills. 

The ability to build a rapport and trust with children and their mothers is essential in this work. Experience of supporting children and families who have experienced domestic violence or other forms of violence against women and girls is desirable.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervision for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: Monday 8th November 2021 at 09:00am

Interview Date: Thursday18th November 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

SUPPORT WORKER, TRANSITIONS NORTH, SUTTON IN ASHFIELD, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £17,189 - £18,661 FTE, 37 HPW

Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job? 

Do you have a commitment to reach out, even to the most chaotic and challenging young people?

We are looking for Support Workers who would thrive in a young person’s accommodation service, where no two days are ever the same. You could be part of a team supporting young people to develop their independence and social skills, have the integrity to build professional working relationships.

We are looking for motivated and flexible support workers’ who are able to work proactively and react to a fast-flowing and fluid environment. You will support young people aged 16 – 21 to complete daily tasks and learn new life-skills during their transition to independence and into our move-on  properties.

You will work in partnership with various agencies, liaising closely with Social Care.

• Have excellent communication skills

• Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and diverse?

• Promote Equality and Diversity within the Service

• Provide a safe and secure environment for young people.

• Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive support package

• Support Young People to develop the skills that will empower them to move on to independent living and avoid becoming repeat homeless.

Candidates need to be reliable and enthusiastic - experience of working with young people is desired, although not essential, a full training package will be given during the probationary period and throughout your employment.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE. 

YMCA DownsLink Group are currently recruiting for a Project Worker to alongside our wider housing team to support with the day-to-day operation of our residential accommodation project for young people aged sixteen to twenty-five based in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,530 per annum.

About the Project Worker role:

Working as part of a team, you will support residents to acquire the skills they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives. You will use Psychologically Informed practices, Trauma Informed Approach, and restorative practice to enable residents to articulate and achieve their ambitions and aspirations and work with them to identify, map and encourage the growth of their assets, strengths and talents.

Based in our 24-hour staffed supported housing project in Brighton you will work early and late shifts across 5 days, welcoming residents when they first move in, and supporting them throughout their journey to independence, by providing one to one support, group work and activities, and enabling access to specialist agencies where required.

Responsibilities of our Project Worker:

• Identifying and keeping track of the needs and the risks presented by the young person to ensure they can keep themselves safe and that where possible their personal development isn’t hindered
• Recording all incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues that require further investigation, and share appropriately e.g. with project staff, the on-call manager, visiting staff
• Facilitating a process of development and progression planning allowing the young person to take the lead in identifying actions and goals
• Ensuring young people’s views, aspirations, concerns and ideas are sought and acted upon
• Promoting a credit culture by encouraging young people to pay an element of personal charges upfront and keep up to date with all payments due
• Coaching young people to manage their occupancy agreement in preparation for independent living by keeping housing rules
• Maintaining a current knowledge of housing benefits and welfare benefits for young people and keep abreast of significant changes to housing law in a bid to help them keep on top of claims
• Working in a team on a rota pattern (which may include evenings and weekends) to ensure cover and taking responsibility for safe delivery during periods of lone working
• Participating in development, training and supervision and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision to encourage Trauma Informed care
• Carrying out any other appropriate duties as directed by the Projects Manager to support and promote the work of YMCA DLG in accordance with the post holders’ capabilities

What we are looking for in our ideal Project Worker:

• Experienced in and/or passionate about working directly with young people aged 16-25 and able to engage and relate well to this age group
• Understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people
• Able to inspire and work proactively with young people to develop their talents
• A confident and capable communicator with the ability to engage, inspire, enhance learning and provoke thoughtful reflection
• A well-rounded coach who can both challenge and support when appropriate
• An excellent planner and organiser, who is able to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records
• Motivated and resilient, with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Able to build strong relationships with other professionals in other organisations
• A strong team player who can support and challenge colleagues appropriately
• Able to develop and implement new ideas to solve problems and improve services and resources
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to use a range of methods for persuasion and achieving positive results with young people
• A commitment to the aims and values of the YMCA DownsLink Group

Benefits you will receive as our Project Worker:

• 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary
• Health and wellbeing cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.
 

If you feel like you have what it takes to become our Project Worker click apply today, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 22nd October 2021

Interview date: 2nd November 2021

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).

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Service!

GBP 19,500 per annum, working 40 hours per week,plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:

To enable vulnerable people with mental health needs to maximise independent living skills and opportunities for social inclusion as wells as manage their tenancies. To support customers developing the skills needed to move on to other appropriate accommodation with lower levels of support and greater levels of independence.

Key Responsibilities:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

YMCA DownsLink Group are currently recruiting for a Night Support Worker. You will join our team based in Hastings, East Sussex on a full time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,555 per annum.

The Night Support Worker role:

As our Night Support Worker, you will assist in the provision of supported housing services which support young people to articulate and achieve their aspirations and ambitions and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives, and keep projects safe, secure, quiet and welcoming throughout the night.

Key Requirements of our Night Support Worker:

• Able to work a rota pattern four days on and four days off, to ensure cover throughout the night, and take responsibility for safe service delivery during periods of lone working, if applicable.
• Participate in development, training and supervision and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision to encourage Trauma Informed care.
• At all times comply with all YMCA DLG policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding Children and Adults, and Equality and Diversity, and abide by the Code of Conduct.
• Attend appropriate continuing professional development and training events and be committed to team events.
• Ensure service users are made aware of key processes e.g. complaints, information sharing, getting involved, and clearly record how they wish to receive information e.g. one-to-one meetings, text, large print, language, braille etc.).
• Carry out any other appropriate duties as directed by the Projects Manager to support and promote the work of YMCA DLG in accordance with the post holders’ capabilities.

What we are looking for in our ideal Night Support Worker:

• Deliver and use Psychologically Informed Environment practices, Trauma-Informed Approaches and Restorative Practice.
• Enable residents to articulate and achieve their ambitions and aspirations.
• Support residents to acquire the skills they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
• Identify, map and encourage the growth of each residents’ assets, strengths and talents.
• A good understanding of the commissioning, regulatory and funding regime of supported housing.
• Experienced in and/or passionate about working directly with young people aged 16-25 and able to engage and relate well to this age group.
• An excellent planner and organiser, who is able to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records
• Motivated and resilient, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Able to build strong relationships with other professionals in other organisations.
• A strong team player who can support and challenge colleagues appropriately.

Benefits you will receive as our Night Support Worker:

• 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary
• Health and wellbeing cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

If you feel like you have what it takes to become our Night Support Worker click apply today, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 22nd October 2021

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).

We are looking for a team of dynamic and experienced Youth Workers who will be responsible for engaging and supporting a caseload of children on one of Chance UK’s three mentoring programmes and delivering our group based services across London.

Please note that Chance UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore our recruitment process for this post will include an enhanced DBS check.

Chance UK has been delivering early-intervention services across London since 1995. Our longest running programme is our mentoring service where Mentors pick the child up from home and run a 1:1 session in the community, once a week for 2 hours. They use the solution-focused approach to work on building the child’s self-esteem and confidence, set goals and explore new places.

In addition, we are growing a range of community based groups running after school as well as some workshops delivered in schools which will support children with developing social and emotional skills and resilience through activities or skills development.

The balance between 1:1 work and group delivery will change according to services commissioned so the post holder will need to be flexible accordingly.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of the team and welcome applications from male candidates, candidates with disabilities and also those with lived experience of the issues we work on, including: exclusion from school, being a parent of a child who has been excluded or who has additional social, emotional or behavioural needs.

Role Competencies

1. To contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of outcomes - focused delivery within groups and 1:1. Understanding of the context and challenges facing vulnerable children and families.
2. Ability to deliver a high quality support to families, ensuring it is received entirely based on the families’ needs, contributing to systems and procedures that are in place within the organization.
3. Actively participates in the development of an outcomes focused mentoring service and group work by planning, and evaluating a service within own caseload with a willingness to adapt to changes and challenges that may arise in the delivery of the programmes.
4. Ability to work within the team to develop reflective practice, enabling high quality service and flexible service delivery to families.

Duties and responsibilities

• Complete Chance UK’s mentor induction and training (currently being delivered on Zoom)
• Set up and run arts-based activities, community/environmental projects, residential activities, outdoor education and sporting activities
• Assessment and set up of all cases and groups supported by management, including initial meetings with parent/carer and referrers
• Completing individual case summaries for newly enrolled children, assessing the needs of young people to correctly plan and deliver programmes in group settings ensuring they have a safe place to develop their identity and place in society
• Support young people in different settings, including outreach work and group work, mentor, coach and support individuals, encouraging greater social inclusion
• Conducting Risk Assessments for all cases
• Mentoring a caseload of children for an up to nine-month duration. Every effort will be made to allocate Youth Workers to children who live in a close area so that sessions can be completed as efficiently as possible
• Set targets for progression and regularly monitor and review the quality of the local youth work provision amending group work activities
• Meeting each child on a weekly basis, online or picking up/dropping off at home, building rapport, and planning appropriate activities according to their individual interests, abilities and goals
• Taking full responsibility for the child’s safety and welfare when out in the community, on session or in groups
• Reporting and recording of all case related information on CUK database
• Raising and reporting safeguarding concerns internally and externally
• Liaising with professionals that work with the children and families you are supporting including social care or school
• Attending and contributing to all internal meetings including programme and organisational meetings
• Liaising directly with each parent/carer to ensure sessions happen every week
• Completing session reports for each session within 24 hours of it taking place
• Understanding and abiding by all of Chance UK’s policies and procedures
• Following Chance UK’s safeguarding procedures and acting on any concerns within an appropriate timeframe
• Attending a graduation ceremony at the end of the mentoring period, and abiding with Chance UK’s no-contact policy with families after this date
• Working pro-actively to achieve the best outcomes for each child, and flagging up issues that arise
• Attending a monthly 1:1 supervision with line managers at Chance UK’s office
• Delivering groups and universal workshops with children across CUK services
• Contributing to the organisations bank of stories and case studies that help share the impact of the work we do

Interviewing on a rollling basis, appointment may be made before the deadline of this advert.

The succesful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check to ensure a safe recruiment process when working with children.

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GBP 19,500 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
To enable vulnerable people with mental health needs to maximise independent living skills and opportunities for social inclusion as wells as manage their tenancies. To support customers developing the skills needed to move on to other appropriate accommodation with lower levels of support and greater levels of independence.
Key Responsibilities: