Housing Support Worker

YMCA-DG; Minehead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA-DG is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Young Persons’ Housing team in Minehead. This impactful role involves supporting young people aged 16-24 in independent accommodation, fostering trust and positive behaviors to aid their development. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and ready to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage complex behaviors is crucial.
• Confidence and competence in lone working are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with young people to provide support.
• Model and encourage positive behaviors.
• Build trusting relationships to help young people's development.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Honesty

Hardworking

Confidence

Competence in lone working

Understanding of complex behaviors

Job description

What we are looking for in you

We are seeking enthusiastic, honest, and hardworking individuals to join our team in Minehead. We partner with Somerset Council to deliver a contract providing supported accommodation for young people aged 16-24.

You will collaborate with young people to provide support and build professional, positive, and trusting relationships. The role involves modeling, teaching, and encouraging positive behaviors to ensure effective management of independent accommodation and support young people's development and potential.

We are expanding our passionate Young Persons’ Housing team in Somerset and are eager to find people who believe in young people and are motivated to make a meaningful difference in their lives and communities.

Building professional, positive, and trusting relationships is essential to create a supportive environment where young people can progress towards independence and achieve their goals. Our team adopts an asset-based approach to encourage positive progression for all individuals we support. If you're ready to make a real impact and facilitate transformative change, we look forward to your application.

The role requires the ability to work independently, so we seek someone confident and competent in lone working and capable of understanding and managing complex and challenging behaviors appropriately.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the provision of two suitable references.

What you might want to know about us

We appreciate your interest in joining YMCA Dulverton Group. We are a dynamic, vibrant community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to create communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.

We deliver life-changing services to over 10,000 children, young people, and families annually across Somerset and Devon. Our key areas include Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education, and Hotels.

We adapt our services to meet community needs and local authority priorities, striving to provide high-quality housing and effective support.

Our dedicated employees are committed to changing lives through our evolving organization. If contributing to youth development, community impact, and making a difference resonates with you, we would love to learn how your skills align with our mission, aims, and values.

We are committed to equal opportunities and strive to be a care leaver-friendly employer. If you are care-experienced and wish to disclose this, we guarantee an interview if you meet the role's minimum requirements. We also provide constructive feedback on your application process.