Youth Housing & Development Lead

YMCA-DG; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; 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

Complimentary one-night hotel stay

Savings on childcare

Discounted venue hire

Confidential counselling services

Employer pension contributions

Exclusive charity worker discounts

Job summary

YMCA Dulverton Group in Somerset is seeking dedicated staff to deliver supported accommodation for young people aged 16–24. You will work closely with residents to build supportive, trusting relationships and help them move toward greater independence.

The role requires modelling positive behaviours, managing challenging scenarios, and staying committed to safeguarding, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work alone with clear professional boundaries.
• Ability to understand and manage complex and challenging behaviours.
• Enhanced DBS check required and two references.

Responsibilities

• Provide supported accommodation for young people aged 16–24.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with residents.
• Model, teach and encourage positive behaviours to support independence.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of service users and work within safeguarding policies.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive environment while lone working when needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

YMCA Dulverton Group in Somerset is seeking dedicated staff to deliver supported accommodation for young people aged 16–24. You will work closely with residents to build supportive, trusting relationships and help them move toward greater independence.

The role requires modelling positive behaviours, managing challenging scenarios, and staying committed to safeguarding, with opportunities for professional development and meaningful community impact.