Accommodation Assistant Project Worker

Our Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) accommodation team working in Ipswich aims to help Asylum Seekers, between the ages of 16-21, integrate into the local community.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our UASC Accommodation team as a Assistant Accommodation Project Worker. You will provide comprehensive support to young people in our accommodation setting.
This role is aimed at an entry level for a passionate person wanting to move into the supported housing field, learning to work with a variety of people from all walks of life who may be vulnerable and require some assistance and support to live independently.
If you are looking for a job that can make a significant difference in the lives of young people, this may be the position for you.
Key duties include
+ Provide support and encourage residents to gain the skills and knowledge they will need to positively move forward with their lives after their time with us.
+ This will include completing assessments, key working, and teaching life skills.
+ Maintain high standards of support to create an environment that is homely, welcoming, and safe in which clients can engage and develop.

Skills and Experience In summary, the successful applicant will have the following qualities:
+ Experience of working with young people with complex needs, although not necessarily in a housing context
+ Proven ability to use IT software including Microsoft Office and online databases.
+ Ability to write reports, keep case notes and client records.
+ Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car preferable but not essential criterion to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Location YMCA Trinity- Ipswich, 2 wellington street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP12NU
A 'rewarding role'; working with and supporting young people as they progress on their journey through YMCA.
About us YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission., Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Days and hours 20 hours per week, this includes 2 alternative Saturdays each month 3:30pm-00:00am.The remainder of hours can be negotiated to suit the applicant.
Salary and Benefits Annual salary £11,897.60, additional benefits we offer include.
+ 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
+ Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme).
+ Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
+ Supported induction, ongoing 'on the job learning', regular supervisions and internal progression opportunities
+ Commitment to work life balance