Flexible Sessional Youth Housing Support Worker

YMCA DownsLink Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA DownsLink Group in Guildford is seeking a Sessional Supported Housing Support Worker to join the Guildford Foyer. This flexible role offers ad hoc shifts seven days a week, including 08:00-16:00 and 14:00-22:00 patterns, with preference for Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun shifts.

Lone-working may be involved, requiring confidence and reliability. You will work with our experienced team to support residents aged 16–25, building positive relationships, aiding budgeting, housing management, education

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or in supported housing, care, education, or community settings.
• Approachable, compassionate and resilient with a commitment to empowering young people.
• Willingness to cover ad hoc shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to residents.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Signpost housing and tenancy management.
• Assist with budgeting and financial wellbeing.
• Support independent living skills.
• Promote education, training and employment opportunities.
• Support health and wellbeing.
• Foster community connections.

Skills

Youth work experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

YMCA DownsLink Group in Guildford is seeking a Sessional Supported Housing Support Worker to join the Guildford Foyer. This flexible role offers ad hoc shifts seven days a week, including 08:00-16:00 and 14:00-22:00 patterns, with preference for Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun shifts.

Lone-working may be involved, requiring confidence and reliability. You will work with our experienced team to support residents aged 16–25, building positive relationships, aiding budgeting, housing management, education