Accommodation Project Worker

**YMCA Trinity Group - Accommodation **_‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’_

**Permanent Full Time Vacancy **Accommodation Project Worker

**Job Reference **QAH-APW (0723)

**Location** Queen Ann House, Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1ND

**_Opportunity for full time work - _**_A ‘rewarding role’; working with, and supporting young people as they progress on their journey through YMCA_**

**About Us **YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.

Our Accommodation site in Cambridge has 80 rooms, providing a home for 16-25-year-olds. We have a fantastic team of accommodation workers, providing ongoing support and encouragement to the young people living at Queen Anne House, which is located in the centre of Cambridge by Parkers Piece, easy to get to via public transport, or if you travel by car we have free onsite car parking too.

**Job Role **To provide practical support to vulnerable homeless people to enable them to maintain their tenancies/licences, participate in meaningful activities such as education, training or employment and resettle to appropriate accommodation in the community.

**Key duties include**
- Provide high quality person centred support to enable and empower clients to develop the skills necessary for independent living within legislative, regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Maintain high standards of supervision and support in order to create a warm, caring and homely atmosphere
- Assist in the running of the residential areas of the Project and ensuring a high level of working practice
- Ensure continuous development of key working and support packages in line with organisational policies and procedures
- Participate in the on-call system and work a late shift in operation. Some weekend or evening working may be required.

**Skills and Experience** **In summary, the successful applicant will have the following qualities:

- Ability to work within a reactive environment
- Well-motivated
- Able to interact with people from varied backgrounds
- Able to work evenings and occasional weekends and public holidays
- Be able to participate in the ‘on-call’ arrangement
- Understanding of the aims and purposes of the YMCA
- High levels of honesty, integrity and discretion

Download the Job Description in full, from the Job Advert on our website

**Days and Hours **40 Hours / 5 days Per Week.

Combination of Early Shifts (8am-4:30pm) and Late Shifts (1:30pm-10pm), worked across a 7-day rota

**Salary and Benefits **Annual salary £23,587

Plus additional benefits we offer include.
- 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance (Pro rata)
- Free use of our onsite YMCA Gym Cambridge
- Paid day off allocated for your Birthday (dependant on staff rota)
- Free onsite car parking for staff
- Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
- Competitive rates of pay and company pension, plus access for YMCA Trinity staff and their immediate families to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular supervisions and continued personal development

**_Sessional Contracts Available too _**
- Some of our teams have the opportunity to work flexible hours on a sessional contract as a relief project worker, picking up shifts that fit round their availability. _
- Hourly rate for sessional work is £11.82-Please visit our website or contact us to find out more. _

**Contact Us **If you would like to discuss this role further, we would love to hear from you If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact; Robert James Durrant-Cuffe |Deputy Accommodation Manager 01223 356998.

**Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon**

YMCA Trinity Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.

**Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities