Flexible Supported Housing Assistant

3 weeks ago


Parbrook West Sussex, United Kingdom YMCA DownsLink Group Full time £12

POSITION OVERVIEW: Flexible Supported Housing Assistant (Various shifts available) / Detailed job description and application materials can be accessed through our official website.
Before applying, please ensure you are familiar with the responsibilities and duties associated with this position.

Our goal is to empower children and young individuals to realize their potential. We achieve this by offering a secure living environment, enhancing life skills, boosting self-esteem, and promoting emotional health and wellbeing.

Are you interested in joining a supportive, committed, and friendly team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young people? Our Flexible Supported Housing Assistant roles provide a more adaptable, temporary working arrangement compared to our standard Support Worker positions. If you prefer to select shifts that align with your availability, this role is ideal for you. It also serves as an excellent entry point into our organization and can lead to further career opportunities.

We are seeking Flexible Supported Housing Assistants to join our team, providing support to young individuals aged 16-25 to mitigate the risks associated with homelessness. The service operates around the clock, staffed by a dedicated support team, night personnel, and management present on-site. Our mission is to assist residents in transitioning to independent living through life skills development.

In this fulfilling position, you will engage proactively, creatively, and effectively with young individuals to help them identify and cultivate their strengths and talents, equipping them with the necessary skills for independent and meaningful living. Your contributions will ensure the efficient and safe operation of our services by providing consistency and reliability.

This role offers a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

ABOUT YOU - We recognize that exceptional candidates may not meet every criterion outlined, or possess valuable skills not mentioned here. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply and share your unique qualifications.

Ideally, you will have experience working with a similar demographic and a solid understanding of the key challenges, risks, and opportunities faced by young individuals. You should be capable of inspiring and working collaboratively with young people to help them develop their skills and achieve independence. As an effective planner and organizer, you will manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate records. Additionally, you will foster strong relationships with your colleagues, ensuring that handovers are thorough and clear.

Please note that this is an ongoing recruitment process; applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable candidates will be invited for interviews as they arise.

Commitment to Inclusion - We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within our workplace and supporting our staff to ensure our culture reflects this commitment. We welcome applications from individuals across all segments of the communities we serve.

Accessibility - If you require assistance or have inquiries regarding the application process, please reach out to us. If you need these documents in an alternative format, please inform us.

YMCA DownsLink Group expects all staff and volunteers to be dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and to respond proactively to any safeguarding concerns. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



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