Yac Brighton Housing Team Leader

1 day ago

Brighton, United Kingdom YMCA Downslink Group Full time

YMCA DLG stands together with children and young people who are at risk; keeping them safe, supporting their emotional wellbeing, and enabling them to belong, contribute and thrive in their local community. We work to prevent youth homelessness across Sussex and Surrey and provide a home to 763 young people every night. We reach a further 10,000 young people and their families through our other key services, such as counselling, support and advice, mediation, and youth work, so that all young people can **belong**, **contribute** and **thrive**. You can hear our inspiring Young People's Stories HERE.

**The Role**:
YMCA DownsLink Group delivers a highly respected single point of access housing advice service to young people aged 16 to 25 years old who are homeless, threatened with homeless or insecurely housed, and who often have multiple complex needs. We are looking for a dynamic and proactive **Team Leader on a permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) **to manage this service within the organisation's Youth Advice Centre. You will lead the team effectively, deliver upon performance targets within budget and to act as point of contact for relevant stakeholders and partners.

As Team Leader you will work closely with management to enable staff to deliver high quality advice to young people to enable them to secure appropriate housing solutions, to take responsibility for their decisions and actions, and to make positive changes in their lives. You will need to have experience of working within a housing or housing advice setting, a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people and experience of managing a staff team. You will need to provide a well-informed, professional environment where staff and young people can feel safe, learn the emotional, social and practical skills needed to live independently and fulfil their potential.

**This is a hybrid role and involves a combination of working on site and from home; you will work on site for four days a week and from home for one day a week, with the expected working pattern of 9.00am to 5.00pm from Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 4.30pm on Friday. You will be required to work predominantly during these business hours however some flexibility will be needed.**

**Who You Are**:
You will be enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people and the team. The successful applicant will be empathic, understanding and have the ability to think on their feet. You will have a flexible approach and be able to manage the complexity of the role. You will also be able to manage safeguarding oversight for a high case load of clients.

**Learning & Development**: We provide an extensive programme of formal learning opportunities, supported by an organisation-wide culture of learning.

**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).

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