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Housing Support Worker
- Location: Bath
- Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum
Who we are
YMCA Brunel Group is an independent, locally governed and managed charity operating in Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and South Somerset. We are part of the international YMCA movement. Our mission is to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Our activities include:
Accommodation for over 700 people every year who are at risk of being homeless, who are on low incomes, experience barriers to work, or young people in need of high levels of support, who have often experienced trauma and difficult times in their lives. We don’t just provide a bed, we support people holistically and continually seek to help our residents gain the training, skills and confidence to lead independent lives.
A Health & Wellbeing centre in Bath, a community facility with a fully kitted out gym, functional fitness areas and extensive class programme.
Two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol which help us cover our central costs.
Twelve youth clubs for young people aged 10-19, including 4 young carers groups, providing a space where they can have dedicated time to talk to trusted youth workers, access relevant information about issues that concern them, and develop their social networks.
Eight Ofsted registered Nurseries, providing spaces for up to 360 children where they are given opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journeys and prepare them for their lives ahead.
What does the job entail?
We are recruiting into the post of Housing Support Worker as part of our Big Lottery funded Nightstop Daystop Project. The post is full time and for a fixed term of two years (may be extended subject to funding). The Nightstop Daystop Project provides Support, Housing, Advice and signposting to young people in need. You will be working on that, and also assisting with the planned expansion of the Nightstop Daystop project. In addition, you would also be working with those referred to us as Statutory Homeless Referrals from B&NES council.
As a Housing Support Worker you will play a crucial role in building both short-term and longer-term relationships of trust with 16 – 25-year-olds, to help prevent youth homelessness via our Bath Nightstop Daystop and Platform for Life Projects here at the YMCA Bath Group.
What skills will the successful candidate need?
You will have at least two years experience of working with volunteers and young people and have a knowledge of housing and safeguarding issues and the legislation that affects young people. Additionally you will have conducted assessments in a support worker role.
You will possess the skills, experience and knowledge to play a part in helping to progress the project and to support information gathering and research processes to support further growth.
You will have experience of working with database systems to keep up to date and accurate records.
A full Driving licence and the use of a vehicle with appropriate motor insurance are essential.
What we offer
Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
YMCA employee advantages
YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity.
Location
YMCA Bath is a centrally located hostel which provides accommodation to school groups, backpackers, sporting groups and universities.
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm (there will be occasional evening or weekend work)
Contract type
Full time, rolling 12-month contract through BANES
Rate of Pay
£23,000 to £25,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus annual leave
Please find attached below the job description and personal specification for the role: Housing Support Worker Job Description
YMCA Brunel Group is committed to follow safer recruitment guidelines and all candidates will have to demonstrate full employment history, give 2 good references and be DBS checked. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.