Over the last two years West Sussex Mind has expanded significantly, and we now wish to recruit to a second Head of Operations position (alongside our existing Deputy CEO role) to increase the leadership and senior management within our organisation and also to help us drive forward areas of strategic development and growth.

There is an expectation that over time the scope of operational responsibilities for this role could change or grow, but the current scope includes our Staying Well Crisis Prevention Service and Youth and Family services, as well as setting up and developing our new Help-point advice, information & service. You will also provide strategic leadership for the organisation around significantly increasing the involvement of volunteers and also around our work to raise awareness, tackle stigma, increase resilience and prevent the need for higher level mental health support.

The role is expected to be based at either our Southwick or Littlehampton offices, but you will need to be flexible about travelling to our other hubs in West Sussex.

You may be an established senior manager looking for a change of location or an experienced service manager looking to progress, but in order to be successful you will need to evidence:

• Significant experience managing mental health or equivalent services
• Experience of business and service development, and leading strategic change
• An understanding of, and commitment to, our vision and work

For an informal discussion about the role email Katie Glover, whose contact details can be found on our website.

For more information (including guidance notes, competency framework and equal opportunities monitoring form) and to apply, please click on the ‘apply on website’ button.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday, 30th September 2020.

Interview dates: Monday, 5th & Thursday, 8th October 2020.

Job title: Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer
Salary: Up to £32,363.41 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate - flexible working is available
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Hours: 35 per week
Closing date: 11 October 2020
Telephone interview date: w/c 19 October 2020
Virtual first interview date: w/c 02 November 2020
Virtual second interview date: w/c 09 November 2020

Please note this role is on a fixed term contract basis for up to 12 months and will be working 35 hours per week (5 days).

We are looking for a creative and ambitious Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer to focus on identifying, cultivating and securing a pipeline of new corporate partnerships as part of the Corporate Partnerships Team.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day!

Corporate Partnerships sits within the High Value Giving team, working collaboratively across Income Generation. We work with a range of valued corporate partners and have ambitious plans to grow sustainable net income each year, to help the thousands of cats that need us

Duties in this exciting new role include identifying, researching and developing strong relationships with potential new corporate partners; developing creative and compelling corporate propositions to pitch and present to potential partners; organising and managing corporate cultivation events; attending and networking with potential partners at key industry events and having knowledge of the latest corporate partnership best practice and trends

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of generating new corporate partnerships. We are looking for demonstrable experience of developing relationships and high level networking with corporate partners.  A self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, have the ability to problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. In addition, the post holder will need a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and will be flexible and adaptable. 

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915, we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

We are looking for an experienced nurse to perform and monitor comprehensive assessments of member’s needs. You will plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. 

As Clinical Lead Nurse, you will develop and review risk assessments and contingency planning to support safety, while ensuring that the delivery of care to members meets the standards required by regulatory bodies, for example CQC, NMC.

You will also develop, lead and monitor the implementation of the Centre policies, procedures and clinical guidelines to ensure your compliance as well as other Care staff.  This includes leading, promoting and practicing the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.

The Clinical Lead Nurse is also responsible for monitoring standards of clinical care and will lead and facilitate improvements through benchmarking, audit and research.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly, forward thinking care management team.  You will be a decision maker, a team player and very much adaptable to an ever changing environment.

Blind Veterans UK believe that we need to invest in our staff to be the best that you can be, this includes personal and professional development.  As Clinical Lead Nurse you will be responsible for developing our people in order to create the right environment to deliver the highest standard of care. 

This includes leading, promoting and practicing the highest standards of care, clinical governance and regulations in accordance with CQC & NMC.

Previous care home CQC experience preferred but not essential.

This position will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits include free life assurance, free parking, pension scheme, subsidised staff restaurant, use of onsite facilities (which include a gym and swimming pool), health care cash back scheme (after one year of continuous employment), an employee assistance programme and an excellent working environment.

Closing date:             Friday 2 October 2020 at 12.00 midday

Interview date:          Week commencing 12 October 2020

If you are interested in this role, please sent an up-to-date CV and statement to us detailing why you are interesting in taking on this role and what you feel your skills, qualities and experience can bring to the Care Team.

Because of the number of applications we receive we don't acknowledge each one - if you haven't heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume that we won't be inviting you for an interview. You are, of course, welcome to try again if a suitable post comes up.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally. 

IDS is seeking a highly-motivated Research Officer to join the Knowledge, Evidence and Learning for Development (K4D) team. 

The Research Officer will support the evolving programme of research, learning and policy engagement work being carried out by K4D with the new FCDO, other UK AID-funded departments, and development partners. With a postgraduate degree in a governance-related area and good understanding of economic and social inclusion issues, the successful candidate will help strengthen the use of evidence and learning in policy and decision-making processes critical to effective aid management.

Our vision is of an equitable and sustainable world, where people everywhere can live their lives free from poverty and injustice. 

We are recruiting for a new Finance & Administration Officer role to suit a skilled and ambitious person who would relish the chance to play a key role in the central team supporting the organisation to deliver our varied and impactful workload.

We work with over 6,000 people each year to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove, delivering community development, equalities and youth work to create community-led solutions.

We are at an exciting time of organisational growth as we lead a new citywide partnership overseeing both community development and engagement work across the city and expand our youth work delivery.  However, many communities that we support are experiencing serious challenges as a result of Coronavirus, and it is vital that we adapt our delivery to meet growing need.

We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual with a willingness to learn and collaborate with others.

The role is a chance of joining a skilled and dedicated team where there is the opportunity to develop your finance and administration skills and build solid experience working across a wide range of areas within the charity sector.

For the right candidate, this role will offer a fulfilling working opportunity and the chance to make a significant difference to the people of Brighton and Hove, and beyond.

We are recruiting for a new Communications Officer role to suit a skilled and ambitious professional who would relish the chance to develop and implement a fresh new communications strategy and oversee all aspects of our external communications.

We work with over 6,000 people each year to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove, delivering community development, equalities and youth work to create community-led solutions.

We are at an exciting time of organisational growth as we lead a new citywide partnership overseeing both community development and engagement work across the city and expand our youth work delivery.  However, many communities that we support are experiencing serious challenges as a result of Coronavirus, and it is vital that we adapt our delivery to meet growing need.

We are looking for someone who brings experience of developing and implementing communications strategies, of managing content across various platforms and working on multiple projects across various teams at one time.

For the right candidate, this role will be an opportunity  to collaborate on and create strong values led communications and lead the way in telling the story of TDC and the amazing communities and inspiring individuals we support - in order to help bring about positive social change

Action in rural Sussex is experiencing an exciting time of change, and we seek a Finance Manager with charity accounting experience and a hands-on approach to join us as a key member of the Management Team.

THE ROLE

This is a pivotal position within the dynamic and successful Development and Engagement team at Brighton College. You will be joining us at an exciting time, having just successfully completed an ambitious capital fundraising campaign, as we build on this momentum to raise funds for a new bursary campaign and future capital projects.

The role will demand close involvement in all aspects of fundraising and development for Brighton College, with a particular focus on its major gift fundraising and donor care activity. It will bring the incumbent into contact with parents, staff, Old Brightonians, corporate sponsors and other supporters and high levels of discretion, confidentiality and charm will be essential.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Set out below are the main responsibilities, but this role demands flexibility and a willingness to focus on where there is greatest need.

Fundraising

• Process key major gifts and implement required donation approval processes

• Prepare briefs and research papers to support senior colleagues in key meetings

• Coordinate the school’s legacy fundraising programme

• Organise and produce comprehensive itineraries for overseas fundraising trips

• Draft correspondence to prospective and current supporters

• Help in organising arrangements for prospect and donor meetings, liaising with the Head Master’s Office where appropriate

• Assist the Director of Development and Engagement in the production of funding proposals

• Work with colleagues in the organisation of key fundraising events, acting as a point of contact for guests and invitees.

Prospect Pipeline Management

• Oversee the prospect pipeline on the development database, ensuring all records are clean, up-to-date and relevant

• Co-ordinate regular review meetings with the Director of Development and Engagement and Head of Engagement, recording all updates and action plans

• Implement a system to ensure all prospect activity is carried out as scheduled by the relationship manager

• Systematically review prospect ratings, target gifts, and pupil information to ensure these are always accurate and up-to-date

• Create monthly reports on major prospect engagement activity

Stewardship

• Produce regular communications to supporters, updating them on the impact their donation is making

• Work with the Director of Development and Engagement to develop and implement a strategy for donor stewardship (donor listings, naming opportunities, visits, events, regular contact)

Research

• Carry out research to seek prospective donors using a range of sources

Development Communications

• Produce copy and content about fundraising activity for key school publications e.g. Brightonian, Pelican, Review, newsletters, campaign literature and the school website 

FURTHER DETAILS

Brighton College is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community such a vibrant and stimulating environment. Qualifications and characteristics This position is ideal for an individual in the early stages of their fundraising career, who would like to build their experience in a varied role within a leading fundraising office. The role will provide much variety and interest but the main deliverables will require a high degree of diligence in procedural tasks and attention to detail. We will be looking for:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels

• Experience of working within an office environment

• Experience of using a CRM database

• Strong numeracy, analytical and interpretative skills using IT competently Experience of writing high-quality copy for online and offline platforms.

• Have a superb command of the English language (spelling, grammar and punctuation), with a sharp eye for detail

• Diligence about process and procedural tasks

• Have excellent time management skills and a demonstrable ability to multitask

• A flexible and supportive team player, who is willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is required

• Be enthused by developing an understanding of independent schooling and its market place

• Discretion, confidentiality and sensitivity to the culture of the College and in relationships with all College employees

Hours of Work 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work (time will be given in lieu)

Holidays: 20 days, in addition to bank holidays. Subject to operational requirements, additional days may be awarded during the period between Christmas and the New Year.

Benefits:

• Significantly subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to a variety of exercise classes (including spin, circuits and yoga) and use of the gym and swimming pool

• Complimentary lunch is provided during term time

• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees

• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period

• Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within 3 months of commencement of employment

• Well-being programme including: healthy heart checks, access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library and English Language classes

• Sodexo Lifestyle Saving Programme 

Salary : circa F.T.E £80k

Closing Date: 30th September 2020

First interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 19th October.

St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House Hospices in West Sussex are looking for a Director of Finance to take responsibility for all aspects of financial management of our two hospices.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees you will operate as part of a senior management team in developing the most appropriate path of growth for the organisation.  Responsibilities will include all aspects of financial management in support of organisational strategy and you will be expected to lead the analysis and reporting of financial information in developing and implementing recommendations in order to deliver the most cost effective outcomes.

St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House Hospices provide a high level of care to people with complex end of life conditions and long-term illness. The hospices are amongst the most well established and well respected hospice groups in the country. Our scale and longevity give us some advantages. However, this does not mean that we do not have the same challenges as many charities do today in securing revenues that match our expenditure. With over 350 employed staff, c1,000 volunteers and an annual income of c £19m we are substantial organisation with the challenges and opportunities in financial management that an organisation of our size typically has.

This is both a strategic and a hands-on role, often managing the finance team through challenging periods of month end reports, reforecasting, year-end accounting and annual budgeting. As Director of Finance you need to have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff managing department budgets, as well as with stakeholders - including our Board of Trustees.

Principal contacts include staff, volunteers and trustees, external contacts include supporters, Patrons, suppliers and agencies. The Director of Finance will not only be an exceptional leader and financial manager but also commercially aware, advising on the best path of growth for the organisation.

In periods of change and growth an effective Director of Finance is critical, coordinating corporate finance and managing hospice policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, and acquisitions as appropriate.

Direct reports

• Head of Finance
• Payroll

Principal duties and responsibilities

• Form a close working relationship with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
• Provide leadership to the hospices’ Finance and Accounting teams.  
• To optimise the hospice’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Take overall control of the hospices’ accounting function.
• To deal with all insurance matters on behalf of the hospice, liaising with insurance companies.
• Contribute fully to the development of the hospices’ strategy across all areas of the business.
• Challenge assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
• Ensure that financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
• Lead and develop finance and payroll teams.
• Work with senior teams to grow the organisation, formulating strategies and plans.
• Ensure corporate budgeting processes are effectively carried out and reviewed.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies.
• Present annual accounts.
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.
• Corporate finance: manage hospice policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.
• Manage risks around the reputation and income streams of the charity.
• Ensure that fundraising, lottery, retail and marketing are integrated within one financial strategy and operational plan.
• Manage and develop high level external partnerships and relationships.
• Manage complex income and expenditure budgets representing more than 80% of the charity’s annual income.
• Identify and manage risks that could impact our income streams.
• Maintain high standards of supporter experience and ensure that our practice delivers against these
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulation and ensure that our practice adheres to the highest ethical standards in all respects.

We anticipate there being great interest in this position so would encourage early applications.

An enhanced DBS will be sought if you are successful in this role. The safer recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we will treat each applicant fairly.

Role: Programme Supply Chain Quality Assurance Manager (QAM)

Location: UK

Contract: 3-year Fixed term contract

Salary: £50,000 per annum

The Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) is responsible for contributing to the effective delivery of supply chain services to the programmes of Sightsavers focusing on ensuring that the products that are used in our programmes are safe for end beneficiaries in line with international standards and regulations.

The successful QAM will ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) applicable to Sightsavers’ programme supply chain and associated standard operating  procedures are followed consistently in line with organisational policy and product requirements, propose enhancements and provide solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to quality management, supply chain, medical logistics and procurement.

The primary focus of the role will be ensuring compliance with the UK regulation for Wholesale Dealers’ of Medicinal Product (WDA (H) licence) and the EU guidelines on Good Distribution Practice (GDP) in support of our eye health, neglected tropical diseases, education and social inclusion programmes across the world.

You will be required to have a very good understanding of global supply chain processes, as well as strong knowledge of medical products, preferably in the relevant thematic areas, and good knowledge of medical suppliers. In addition, the ideal candidate will have good knowledge of quality assurance applied to supply chain management and of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards in particular. You will promote a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach within the department, across international offices and organisational projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in all of the above in addition to medical logistics, products with “cold chain” requirements, recall directions and procedures and will be regularly engaging with and visiting colleagues and suppliers on an international basis, therefore it is essential that you are available to travel approximately 14 weeks a year. Additionally, French and /or Portuguese language skills would be highly advantageous as would experience and knowledge of international development and humanitarian programmes.

This is a highly involved and varied role and this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or required skills. Please see the Job Description for complete details.

• Closing date: 4th October 2020
• Interviews week commencing: 12th October 2020

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Title: Global Technical Lead – NTD Patient Care and Social Inclusion

Location: UK, Uganda, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria or Senegal

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Within our Neglected Tropical Disease programmes we support a broad range of projects and activities across more than 30 countries that promote an integrated approach to eliminating NTDs

The Global Technical Lead will work closely with the NTD technical director; Senior Global Technical Advisors for Trachoma, Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis, and Soil-transmitted Helminths; and Senior Global Technical Lead on Inclusion to guide our approach to ensuring NTD patients have access to services as part of Sightsavers NTD implementation and research portfolio, taking a broad health systems strengthening approach. In addition, to factor inclusion into processes and interventions amongst key stakeholders through advocacy and capacity building, and tracking progress through quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, documenting reflection, learning and re-designing.

Main responsibilities of the Global Technical Lead – NTD Patient Care and Social Inclusion

• Supporting the Senior Technical Advisor for Onchocerciasis and LF to develop strategies, policy and frameworks for the implementation of technical activities for LF. Activities include, LF specific prevalence surveys, LF case finding, and provision of services to manage and address lymphedema and hydrocele
• Support the Senior Technical Advisor for Onchocerciasis and LF to ensure current WHO guidelines on LF morbidity management are followed and propose strategies to improve availability, quality and access to morbidity management services
• Work with the senior technical advisor for onchocerciasis and LF to provide Sightsavers country office staff and Ministry of Health partners with technical support for implementation of LF strategy, policy and frameworks, be the primary point of contact for technical advice to Sightsavers supported programmes, projects and research on LF
• Prepare progress reports on LF activities to senior technical advisor for onchocerciasis and LF and NTD technical director
• Where applicable support the development of best practice for integrated case follow-up for lymphoedema and hydrocele cases and quality of care in line with global standards;
• Work with different teams across the NTD Directorate to embed inclusive approaches in programme design and delivery of new programmes. This may entail delivering training and other capacity building as well as the creation of tools and guidance according to the needs of Sightsavers and our partners
• To provide technical expertise, assistance and support across the current Sightsavers NTD portfolio, for operationalizing LNOB country strategies and other inclusion initiatives. The will entail providing direct targeted support to country teams and national stakeholders to ensure that strategies to promote inclusion are effective and efficient.
• To support the collection and analysis of data and evidence to ensure that inclusion efforts are tracked and adapted as necessary ; cross-country learning and sharing will be an output

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, have a background (or qualifications) in LF programmes including Patient Care within development sector, and have experience working globally on disability inclusion and/or gender mainstreaming and in complex environments. Furthermore, we are looking for someone with the ability to work within a complex matrix structure without compromising the roles of key programme personnel and have a successful track record of working in different contexts. Fluency in English is required and fluency in French is desirable, but not essential.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, so if you are interested in the role and would like to find out more please read the complete Job Description for further details.

Closing date: 4th October 2020

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school.
We’re now looking for a part-time Programme Co-ordinator to join us on a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2021.

In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.

We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or maths, to pupils who need it the most.

The Benefits

- Salary of £22,000 pro rata
- Travel expenses
- Flexible working
- Workplace pension
- 25 days of holiday pro rata
- Team socials
- Recognition schemes to celebrate staff who go above and beyond

If you are a confident communicator and work well on your own initiative, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience with a charity that’s supporting the UK’s most disadvantaged young people.

As an education charity, we understand the importance of providing learning and development opportunities for our staff. You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and full training and will have the chance to broaden your areas of responsibility as you grow alongside the organisation.

Our vision is a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background. If you share our values and want to make a real difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Programme Co-ordinator, you’ll oversee the delivery of our tutoring programme in partner schools in Sussex (located in Seaford, Shoreham, Eastbourne and Preston Park).

Overseeing a caseload of 3-4 schools, you will have the chance to increase your expertise in a number of areas, including stakeholder management (such as the senior leadership teams in schools), recruiting volunteers and the education sector.

Some of your duties will involve:

- Visiting schools and building positive relationships
- Ensuring our volunteer tutors are delivering a high-quality service to pupils
- Overseeing our volunteer tutor sign-up process
- Assigning tutors to suitable pupils
- Working with colleagues to approach new schools and tell them about the programme
- Occasionally travelling to our London office

About You

To join us as a Programme Co-ordinator, you’ll need:

- The ability to work independently and use your initiative in a variety of situations
- A commitment to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment
- The ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders

Ideally, you will have experience of working with young people and/or project management, but this isn’t essential.

The closing date for applications is 29th Sept 2020. Online interviews will take place on 1st October 2020.

This is a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week, across ideally Tuesday – Friday. However, it is very likely the role will move to a full time role in the near future. 

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Bank Project Workers

Burgess Hill, Crawley, Horsham, Worthing, Eastbourne, Brighton & Hove

Varied shifts across all areas - please specify which area(s) on application

Sessional Contract

£10.05 per hour

We are recruiting Bank Staff to work with a diverse group of young people, in our large Foyers (supported housing) and in our smaller Looked After Children’s Services. We are currently recruiting in:

1. Burgess Hill
2. Crawley
3. Horsham
4. Worthing
5. Eastbourne
6. Brighton & Hove

YMCA DLG provide accommodation which houses young people aged 16 to 25 and provides specialist support to enable thriving lives. Working in a holistic manner, we adopt a psychologically informed approach to support young people to transition into independent living through a range of one to one and group activity.

Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage young people into education, employment and training. As a service, we provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people, with their aspirations and desires always at the forefront of the support we offer. Overall, we seek to encourage and enable young people to become empowered by providing positive opportunities which allow them to learn and achieve the independent skills they need to live positive and fulfilling lives.

As well as managing their accommodation, we provide intensive housing management, signposting to other agencies and provide group work and activities that enable young people to achieve the skills they need to begin managing life independently.

A good understanding of the support needs and aspirations of young people we work with is desirable.

You will help to keep our properties safe and secure throughout the day and night through different shift patterns (over a 7-day rota) across our services.

Burgess Hill – Looked After Children’s Service: We provide accommodation that is commissioned by West Sussex Council to provide 24-hour support to young people aged 16-18 years old.

Crawley Foyer: 40 bed Project providing supported accommodation for 16 – 25-year old’s the focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.

Horsham Y Centre: The Horsham Y Centre provides housing to 50 young people. The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.

Worthing Foyer: Supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25. The foyer consists of 27 bedsits, complete with ensuite facilities, separated into 2 to 3-bedroom flats.

The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.

Project Eastbourne, Hailsham and Hastings commissioned services: YMCA DLG supported services provide safe accommodation and opportunities for young people who have been made, or are at risk of becoming, homeless. We offer a holistic support package and actively encourage residents into education, training, employment or voluntary work. Whilst living with us residents will gain many essential life skills and social skills, empowering them to move successfully into semi-independent or fully independent accommodation.
Across our Eastbourne, Hailsham and Hastings projects we house 61 young people across five properties. Three of the properties have staff on hand 24 hours a day, with housing concierge available at night. Two properties are dedicated to our move on options for young people, with visiting support and concierge at night.

Project Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill transitional housing: We provide transitional housing for 165 young people aged 18 to 35, across 29 sites in Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill.
Funded by Homes England under the Empty Homes programme, the scheme enables us to lease empty properties from private landlords and refurbish them to a good standard, to provide affordable and safe accommodation for young people in housing need. Aimed at young people who are not quite ready to live completely independently we manage the lettings and deal with any issues that arise.
We manage a range of properties including studio flats, one to three-bedroom flats and four- and five-bedroom houses. We also manage a nine-bedroom property made up of studio flats and rooms with shared communal facilities.

Brighton & Hove – St Patrick’s: St. Patrick’s provides 29 units of accommodation for single homeless people and rough sleepers in five- and six-bedroom flats with shared kitchen/lounge and bathrooms, and a night shelter accommodating up to 15 people, including a limited number with dogs.  The service provides a 24-hour accommodation-based assessment and support service and operates 365 days a year.  The night shelter part of the service is provided under a sub-contract by the Churches Night Shelter Project.

While there are systems in place to support you, a substantial part of the role includes the ability to lone work. Therefore, we will require someone competent and confident when working alone and somebody who is able to understand and work with complex and challenging behaviour appropriately.

This can be challenging yet very rewarding work that helps young people to belong, contribute, and thrive.

The position comes with excellent training and development opportunities.

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.

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.

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 for applications: Please note this is a rolling advert and applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.

Interview date: Interviews arranged on a rolling basis.                                                                           

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Night Support Worker – St Patrick’s
Brighton & Hove
Permanent Contract
37.5 Hours per week
£22,305 per annum (Plus £1500 Night Worker Allowance)

We are recruiting a Night Support Worker to support the operation of our supported accommodation and night shelter.

Working as part of a team, you will provide a reception service as well as routinely checking the whole premises. You will need to monitor guests and refuse entry to anyone compromising the safety of the supported accommodation or residents. You will be able to provide an emergency response to those in crisis.

You will support the effective running of the Supported Accommodation, dealing with face to face and telephone enquiries, processing rent payments, inputting data regarding residents on to relevant databases, updating and delivering handovers. And supporting the wider staff team to help residents manage their behaviour and maintain their tenancies using Psychologically Informed Environment practices, Trauma Informed Approach and restorative practice.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack, please visit our website for contact details.

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.

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.

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 for applications: Monday 28th September 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Monday 5th October 2020

When submitting your application please save your application form as (your)surname, (your)firstname APPLICATION FORM and put the job title and location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where possible, or as a PDF if completed in Pages.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group.