Flexible Bank Support Worker – Youth Housing

Homeless Link; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA DownsLink Group is seeking Bank Support Workers in Brighton to provide practical and emotional support to residents aged 16-25 with complex needs. Shifts include day, evening, night, weekend and bank holidays, with advance or short-notice scheduling and a focus on reliability and consistency.

You will work alongside experienced staff at Gareth Stacey House and Lansworth House, helping young people manage finances, life skills and access opportunities while promoting safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people or in related settings.
• A background in housing, care, education or community support is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and empowering young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to residents in a housing setting.
• Help residents with budgeting, independent living skills and daily routines.
• Support access to education, training and employment opportunities.
• Promote health and wellbeing and build positive relationships.
• Contribute to safe, well-staffed, consistent day-to-day service operations.

Skills

Youth work experience

Supported housing

Care setting

Job description

YMCA DownsLink Group is seeking Bank Support Workers in Brighton to provide practical and emotional support to residents aged 16-25 with complex needs. Shifts include day, evening, night, weekend and bank holidays, with advance or short-notice scheduling and a focus on reliability and consistency.

You will work alongside experienced staff at Gareth Stacey House and Lansworth House, helping young people manage finances, life skills and access opportunities while promoting safety and dignity.