Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker
YMCA Supported Accommodation
Part-time - 22.5 hours per week
£12.50 per hour
Job Reference – 775FOY
Are you inspired and want to play an important role in changing people’s lives be a part in creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors, and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children, young people, and adults of all levels of ability and from all walks of life, to reach their full potential. You’ll be working for a well-established team who work in multiple fields including Young People, Outdoor Education, Physical Activity, Housing, and our own workforce.
We offer flexible working, with an emphasis on learning and development through our online training portal for all staff, 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising with years of service and possible the best benefit is working for a company that makes a difference.
YMCA supported accommodation in Fleetwood offers semi independent accommodation to children and young people aged 16-25. This accommodation is subject to OFSTED regulation.
As a Support Worker what does the role entail:
Your day will consist of …
• Working within our accommodation team to provide a high-quality person-centred service to our young people.
• Follow the process to accept new residents into their home.
• To conduct comprehensive Risk Assessments and Risk Management Plans with applicants and service users.
• To develop a personalised support plan with SMART targets using self assessment tools preparing them to move on to independence.
• Empower service users to attend support sessions to develop skills in individual areas as defined within self-assessment of needs and support plans.
• Promote access to learning and employability opportunities to support residents to achieve their full potential.
• Facilitate group resident meetings designed to ensure that our service is user led and community focused.
• Assist when necessary with Health and Safety and Fire Safety Checks within the scheme.
• Assist with general cleaning duties to ensure a high standard within the scheme.
• Assist with Pre-Lets on Flats to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
• Maintain records that are necessary for compliance and the smooth operation of the scheme.
This job is for you, if…
• You have experience working with vulnerable young people preferably within a Supported Housing Setting
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Housing, Health and social care or other relevant subject
• Fully I.T literate in all Microsoft Packages
• Strong Communication and relationship building skills
• Willingness to adopt a trauma informed approach/environment
• You are a resilient and confident team worker who can work on their own initiative or work as part of a team.
• You can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
For further information and to complete an application form for the above role, please visit https://www.ymca-fyldecoast.org/about-ymca-fylde-coast/careers-at-ymca-fylde-coast/
Job Reference – 775FOY
Closing date for the role is Tuesday 30th April 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.