Supported Housing Support Worker (Supported Housing - Guildford)

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.

Guildford Foyer provides 24 hour supported accommodation housing up to 34 young people aged 16-25 who have multiple and complex needs, including many who are unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. We provide support to our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. Our supportive staff team comprises of Support Workers, night staff and two managers.
We are looking for a Housing Night Worker to join our Guildford Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are:

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk
• Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living.
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs.
• Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary.
• Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills.
• Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
  If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jayne.Barber@ymcadlg.org
  Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at Recruitment@ymcadlg.org

ABOUT YOU: WE KNOW THAT THERE ARE GREAT CANDIDATES WHO WILL NOT FIT EVERYTHING DESCRIBED BELOW, OR WHO HAVE IMPORTANT SKILLS WE HAVE NOT MENTIONED. IF THAT IS YOU, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO APPLY AND TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.

This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.