Senior Project Worker

Senior Project Worker Worthing Permanent 37.5 Hours per week £26,115 per annum YMCA DownsLink Group provides safe accommodation and opportunities for young people who have been made, or are at risk of becoming, homeless. We offer a holistic support package and actively encourage residents into education, training, employment or voluntary work through a mixture of one to one and group work support sessions. This support enables residents to gain essential life skills and social skills, empowering them to move successfully into semi-independent or fully independent accommodation. As Senior Project Worker, you’ll be working alongside the Project Manager to support the implementation of our service. You will be expected to coordinate a range of activities within the projects and provide support for the residents. You will have the ability to engage and build a rapport with both the team and the residents. You will coach young people to articulate and achieve their aspirations and ambitions, and help them to acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives, by actively identifying, mapping and encouraging the growth of their assets, strengths and talents. The position comes with excellent benefits, 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement), a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary and an interest-free bike loan. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. You will need to have enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help support the young people we work with. You will need an understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable young people, and the ability to deal with sometimes confrontational situations. YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).