Accommodation Senior Project Worker

YMCA Trinity Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Pension (NEST)

DBS check facilitated

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

YMCA Trinity Group in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Accommodation Senior Project Worker to lead our supported housing services across Peterborough. You will provide leadership, supervision and practical support to staff, ensuring safety, compliance and positive outcomes for residents, with a focus on housing management and move-on outcomes.

The role requires experience in housing, homelessness or social care, a calm, organised leader who can balance priorities and work with partners to

Qualifications

• Experienced in supported housing, homelessness, social care or a related sector.
• A confident and effective leader with experience managing, motivating and developing staff teams.
• Knowledgeable in safeguarding, risk management and housing-related support.
• Highly organised and solution-focused, capable of balancing competing priorities while maintaining excellent standards.
• Passionate about making a difference, with a commitment to inclusion, resident empowerment and delivering person-centred services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of support staff, providing supervision, coaching, training and day-to-day operational guidance across multiple accommodation sites.
• Deliver high-quality housing and support services that empower residents to develop independence and achieve positive move-on outcomes.
• Manage accommodation operations, including tenancy management, allocations, voids, property standards, health and safety compliance, and resident wellbeing.
• Work closely with partners and stakeholders, supporting service development, resident engagement, contractual compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supported housing

Staff leadership

Safeguarding

Risk management

Resident engagement

Job description

YMCA Trinity Group – Accommodation ‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’

Type of vacancy – Permanent Accommodation Senior Project Worker

Job Reference – ASPW-PET-0726

Location Time Stop, 101 Wellington St, Peterborough, PE1 5DU

The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough PE3 8DX

A rewarding role where you can help to make a positive difference to a young person’s life.

YMCA Trinity Group is looking for an experienced and passionate Accommodation Senior Project Worker to help lead our supported housing services across Peterborough.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in housing, homelessness, supported accommodation, or social care who is ready to take the next step in their career.

About the role

As a senior member of the team, you will provide leadership, guidance and practical support to staff while helping to ensure our services remain safe, compliant and focused on achieving positive outcomes for residents.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and inspire a team of support staff, providing supervision, coaching, training and day-to-day operational guidance across multiple accommodation sites.
• Deliver high-quality housing and support services that empower residents to develop independence and achieve positive move-on outcomes.
• Manage accommodation operations, including tenancy management, allocations, voids, property standards, health and safety compliance, and resident wellbeing.
• Work closely with partners and stakeholders, supporting service development, resident engagement, contractual compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced in supported housing, homelessness, social care or a related sector, with a strong understanding of supporting vulnerable individuals.
• A confident and effective leader with experience managing, motivating and developing staff teams.
• Knowledgeable in safeguarding, risk management and housing-related support, with the ability to handle challenging situations professionally.
• Highly organised and solution-focused, capable of balancing competing priorities while maintaining excellent standards.
• Passionate about making a difference, with a commitment to inclusion, resident empowerment and delivering person‑centred services.

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Days and hours – 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 included working alternate weekends and includes on call duties.

What we offer

Annual salary £ 31,408

Additional benefits we offer include.(Check benefits are applicable to your location)

• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
• Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme).
• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
• Employee Assistance Programmefor wellbeing support

At YMCA Trinity Group, we are committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. We understand that the well‑being and satisfaction of our staff and volunteers directly impact the quality of care and support we provide to our clients. We also value the vital contributions each individual makes in helping us achieve our mission.

Contact Us If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact our Accommodation Area Manager Rob J Durrant-Cuffe on e‑mail [e-mail] or [e-mail]

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.

Please note that 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. CV’s will not be considered as an application, merely an expression of interest.

Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.

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

Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities