AddressTHE ROLE - Bank Support Worker (Varied shifts / hours) / Job description and application pack (including details on our benefits) are available to download from our website
Our Older Looked After Young People (OLYP) project provides accommodation and support for 16+ care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). The project operates across two properties: Cook Road, Horsham and Ewhurst Road, Crawley.
We are looking for Bank Support Workers to join our enthusiastic and dynamic team. In this rewarding role you will work proactively, creatively and effectively alongside young people to develop their assets and talents and to acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the services by providing consistency and reliability. This will involve recording incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues and sharing information with relevant colleagues. You will also undertake housing management and health and safety-related tasks as required. This includes fire, gas and water safety, and buildings inspections.
Becoming a Bank Support Worker is a great way into the organisation and can be used as a stepping stone to other roles.
This role has a flexible range of shifts; the hours can include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
ABOUT YOU - We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself
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.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact denise.morgan@ymcadlg.org
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at recruitment@ymcadlg.org
TO APPLY - Please ensure you fully complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK
An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from People of Colour and minoritised white communities, people who are LGBTQU+, and people with disabilities and neurodiversities because these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.
For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack.
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).
