Supported Housing Bank Support Worker (Supported Housing - Worthing)

at  YMCA DownsLink Group

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE A FAIR CHANCE TO BE WHO THEY WANT TO BE. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A SAFE HOME, INCREASING LIFE SKILLS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND IMPROVING EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH.

Looking to join a friendly, dedicated and welcoming team to make positive changes in young people’s lives? Our Bank Support Worker roles are similar to our Support Workers roles, but they work on a more flexible, temporary basis – so if you don’t want to commit to a regular working pattern and prefer to pick up shifts that work for you, when they are available, this role is for you. It’s also a great way into the organisation and can be a stepping stone into other roles.
Worthing Foyer is a supported housing accommodation for 16–25-year-olds. We work with young people from a range of backgrounds, supporting them to identify and achieve their short, medium and long-term life goals, whilst also supporting to learn essential life skills (budget management, room management, room maintenance, rent payment and job searches). Within our team we have four Support Workers and two Night Workers, along with the management team of a Deputy Supported Housing Manager and Supported Housing Manager.
We are looking for Supported Housing Bank Support Workers to join the team - you will bring your own individual and unique qualities to the team for the betterment of the team dynamic. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the services, along with supporting young people to develop living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, managing behaviour, seeking and securing employment and making wise decisions. When required you will record any incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues and share information with relevant colleagues. You will also undertake housing management and health and safety-related tasks as required.

You will ideally have experience of working with a similar client group and a good understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people. You will be able to inspire and work proactively with young people to develop their talents and achieve the skills they need to maintain their lives independently. An excellent planner and organiser, you will be able to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records. Furthermore, you will be able to build strong relationships with other members of your team and will make sure that handovers are robust and clear.