Housing Advice Worker

1 day ago


Brighton, United Kingdom YMCA Downslink Group Full time

We are looking to recruit a skilled and qualified individual who has previous experience working with young people and has a good knowledge of housing legislation to join the team. This role is part of the YMCA DownsLink Group Youth Advice Centre (YAC) team, based in central Brighton. YAC is the central advice hub in Brighton for young people aged 13-25 looking for advice and guidance on a range of issues. The centre provides various drop-in support spaces aimed at linking in young people to city-wide services that can support their needs and intervene when young people are in crisis. YMCA DLG is an organisation committed to helping young people thrive in their community and welcomes young people from all backgrounds, particularly those who are socially excluded.

The main aim of the role is to provide information, advice, guidance and support to young people aged 18-25 around a wide range of matters, with the primary focus of resolving their housing needs and homelessness. You will actively engage and educate young people informally, provide intensive support where necessary, and undertake a programme of information, advice and support work that serves the local community, assisting young people to navigate through the system to get positive outcomes. This role is specifically focused on providing support to young people to maintain their housing, prevent homelessness and/or where appropriate to help them find more secure accommodation.

A successful applicant will have experience of working with young people aged 18-25 and an understanding of the challenges faced by this cohort. You will have a knowledge of local support services for young people and of homelessness and housing related policies and procedures. You will also have an understanding of safeguarding policies relating to children and young people. A social work / youth work / housing qualification is desirable.

**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 (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list)** **via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



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