YMCA Trinity Group – Accommodation ‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’
Location: Time Stop, 101 Wellington Street Peterborough & Cresset, Bretton
Job reference: APW-TS-1024
A ‘rewarding role’; working with and supporting young people as they progress on their journey through YMCA.
About Us YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.
We have an exciting opening within our Peterborough Accommodation Services as a Project Worker. We are looking for passionate and professional person to Support residents aged 16-65 during their time with us.
As an Accommodation Project worker, you provide practical support to vulnerable children, young people and adults who are at risk of homelessness. You will implement support plans, as well as provide practical advice and assistance on important life skills, such as budgeting and seeking employment. You will work between 2 main sites but also at times be required to visit our site in Wisbech to check in on residents and conduct fire tests.
Key duties include:
* Provide high-quality person-centred support to enable and empower clients to develop the skills necessary for independent living within legislative, regulatory requirements and best practice.
* Work within YMCA Trinity Group policies and procedures upholding the values and ethos of the organisation.
* Maintain high standards of supervision and support in order to create a warm, caring and homely atmosphere.
* Assist in the running of the residential areas of the Project and ensuring a high level of working practice.
* Ensure continuous development of key working and support packages in line with organisational policies and procedures.
* Participate in the on-call system and work a 7-day week rota including weekends and evenings.
Skills and Experience In summary, the successful applicant will have the following qualities:
* Ability to work calmly and methodically in a demanding and at times challenging environment.
* Ability to write reports, case notes, clients records and to make and maintain excellent liaison with external agencies.
* Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* A good level of education.
* Experience of working with people from various backgrounds, cultures etc.
* Excellent interpersonal, listening and teamwork skills.
* Excellent listening skills and able to show empathy.
* Motivated and able to balance and prioritise workloads.
* Reliable and punctual.
* Ability to work within the values of the YMCA Trinity Group.
Days and Hours: You will be contracted to 40 Hours Per Week. This is a combination of Early Shifts (8am-4:30pm), mid shift (11am-7:30pm) and Late Shifts (1:30pm-10pm). The role also includes working alternate weekends and includes on-call duties.
Salary and Benefits: Annual salary £25,604.80.
Plus, additional benefits we offer include:
* 5 weeks holiday plus public holiday allowance.
* Competitive rates of pay and pension.
* 20% uplift on hourly rate for overtime.
* DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid.
* Induction programme and on-the-job training opportunities.
* Regular supervisions.
* Internal progression opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
Closing date: We do shortlist applications on a regular basis, therefore early application is advised. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when roles are filled.
Contact Us: If you would like to discuss this role further, we would love to hear from you! Please contact our Deputy Accommodation Manager Kerry Aldred Email Kerry.Aldred@ymcatrinity.org.uk/recruitment@ymcatrinity.org.uk
Additional Information: Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.
Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CVs will not be considered as an application, merely an expression of interest.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.
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