Young persons Engagement Lead

YMCA-DG; Minehead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Cash Plan

28 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Monthly employee raffle

Discounted gym membership

Complementary one-night hotel stay

Savings on childcare

Discounted venue hire

Confidential counselling

Employer pension contributions

Exclusive charity worker discounts

Job summary

YMCA Dulverton Group in Minehead is seeking enthusiastic, honest and hardworking people to join our Young Persons’ Housing team. You will work with young people to provide supported accommodation and build positive, trusting relationships to help them develop and progress.

We emphasise safeguarding, equality and inclusion, and some roles involve lone-working. A comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities are offered to support wellbeing and growth.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with young people to provide supported accommodation and build professional, positive and trusting relationships.
• Model, teach and encourage positive behaviours to help young people develop independence and fulfil their potential.
• Understand and work with complex and challenging behaviours, including lone-working when required.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare through a safer recruitment process and DBS checks.

Job description

What we are looking for in you

We are looking for enthusiastic, honest and hardworking people to join our team in Minehead. We work in partnership with Somerset Council to deliver a contract providing a key service of supported accommodation for young people.

You will work collaboratively with young people to provide supported and build professional, positive and trusting relationships with them. This role involves modelling, teaching and encouraging positive behaviours to young people to ensure that their independent accommodation is managed effectively and they are supported to develop as individuals and fulfil their potential.

We are growing and extending our passionate Young Persons’ Housing team in Somerset and are keen to find people who really believe in young people and their potential and who are motivated to make a real difference in for young people and communities.

Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships are key to working with every young person, in order to provide a supportive environment where they can make steps to move on to greater independence and achieve goals that matter to them. Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage positive progression for all the individuals we work alongside.

Whilst there are systems in place to support you, a substantial part of the role includes the ability to lone work. Therefore, we require someone competent and confident when working alone and somebody who is able to understand and work with complex and challenging behaviours, appropriately.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

What you might want to know about us

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.

We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and, families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.

We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support.

Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.

At YMCA Dulverton Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including:

• Westfield Health Cash Plan to help with everyday health costs
• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
• A wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow
• Monthly employee raffle
• Discounted gym membership to support your health and wellbeing
• A complimentary one-night hotel stay at one of our locations
• Savings on childcare in our Early Years Settings and Children’s Holiday Club
• Discounted hire of our wedding and events venue
• Access to confidential counselling services
• Employer contributions to your pension scheme
• Exclusive charity worker discounts

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.