Accommodation Mentor for Young People

YMCA Trinity Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + PH

Birthday leave

NEST pension

DBS check paid

EAP wellbeing support

Job summary

YMCA Trinity Group in Cambridge is seeking an Accommodation Project Worker to support young people aged 16-25. You will deliver personalised plans, key working, and life skills coaching, helping residents gain independence in a safe, supportive environment.

The role includes 40-hour weeks across early, mid, and late shifts and some weekends. Salary £28,246.40 per year with a range of benefits; DBS checks are facilitated, and 5 weeks holiday plus birthday leave, pension, and wellbeing support are

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with a warm, approachable manner and a focus on excellent face-to-face support.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Able to work in a respectful, non-judgemental, and inclusive way.
• Confident and positive when engaging with young people, building trust and rapport.
• Stays calm and focused under pressure, even in challenging situations.
• Comfortable using computers and digital tools in day-to-day tasks.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to support others.

Responsibilities

• Help young people build skills to live independently through personalised plans, key working, and life skills coaching.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming space and assist with day-to-day running of the service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Non-judgemental

Engaging with young people

Calm under pressure

Computers/digital tools

Team player

Willingness to support others

Job description

YMCA Trinity Group in Cambridge is seeking an Accommodation Project Worker to support young people aged 16-25. You will deliver personalised plans, key working, and life skills coaching, helping residents gain independence in a safe, supportive environment.

The role includes 40-hour weeks across early, mid, and late shifts and some weekends. Salary £28,246.40 per year with a range of benefits; DBS checks are facilitated, and 5 weeks holiday plus birthday leave, pension, and wellbeing support are