Night Youth Housing Support Worker

YMCA Brunel Group; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Brunel Group is seeking compassionate Night/Night Relief Accommodation Support Workers to assist young people in housing projects and community work across Frome, Yeovil, Glastonbury and Street. Permanent 35 hours per week; Relief roles cover sickness/holiday at £16.68/hr and permanent staff at £18.69/hr.

Role involves housing management duties, safeguarding, budgeting, health and wellbeing, and helping clients achieve independent living.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive with a valid driving licence and transport clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and families.
• Empathy and patience when supporting young people.
• Familiarity with case management principles is an advantage.
• Ability to prepare meals meeting dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cover projects across Mendip and South Somerset to deliver accommodation and support.
• Provide high-quality flexible support and guidance to young people.
• Follow safeguarding policies to maximise safety.
• Help develop independent living skills: budgeting, rents, debts.
• Support training, education, employment or volunteering.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent support and independence.
• Support a caseload with guidance from senior staff.
• Maintain client confidentiality and accurate records.
• Understand and implement organisational policies and procedures.
• Complete induction and mandatory training and contribute to team meetings.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Empathy

Case management

Meal preparation

Job description

YMCA Brunel Group is seeking compassionate Night/Night Relief Accommodation Support Workers to assist young people in housing projects and community work across Frome, Yeovil, Glastonbury and Street. Permanent 35 hours per week; Relief roles cover sickness/holiday at £16.68/hr and permanent staff at £18.69/hr.

Role involves housing management duties, safeguarding, budgeting, health and wellbeing, and helping clients achieve independent living.