Job Details

Salary: £24,725 Per Annum Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2018 Working pattern: Full Time 37.5 Hours Per Week

Closing date: Tuesday 29 August 2017 by 9am

How to apply: To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group or email or contact the Human Resources Department at 47 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BE. Please note that we do not accept CVs. 

About the Role

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

 Senior Worker

Brighton & Hove

We are recruiting a full time Senior Worker to work in our Brighton and Hove projects that provide housing to young people aged 16-25 years old, with complex support needs. The purpose of this role is to work with the Projects Manager to ensure the effective day to day operation and safe running of the projects. The Senior Worker will be expected to support the Projects Manager in the line management of staff and deputise in their absence.

 You will need to be a competent administrator with the ability to plan, prioritize and use your initiative to solve problems. You will have excellent IT and communication skills in order to support the Projects Manager in the delivery of housing management services including; income collection; void management, maintenance, health & safety and breaches of licence/tenancy agreements.  

Experience of working with a similar client group and an understanding of the needs and challenges posed by young people is essential. You will also need an understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and experience working in a housing project.  

You will need to have the ability to work flexibly as you will work as part of an on-call rota, any may occasionally be required to cover some evenings and weekends, although the role is generally Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

YMCA DownsLink Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

 Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.