Assistant Accommodation Project Worker

The Role: This rewarding role focuses on empowering young people by providing them with the support, guidance, and skills they need to grow in confidence and independence. As an Assistant Project Worker, you will be responsible for key-working individuals, engaging with all residents, and supporting them to develop socially and personally. Your role will involve helping young people achieve their goals, including education, employment, training, and voluntary work placements, and ensuring they have access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive., 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.

+ Ability to thrive in a reactive and fast-paced environment, adjusting to changing needs and situations.
+ A good listener with a genuine ability to understand and connect with the challenges young people face.
+ Collaborative in approach, working well with colleagues and other professionals to provide the best outcomes for residents.
+ Capable of lone working, making informed decisions, and taking initiative when necessary.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication, ensuring clear and effective interaction with residents, colleagues, and external agencies

Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.
Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV's will not be considered as an application, merely an expression of interest.
Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
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.

Days and hours
Week one; Saturday 7.45am-2.45pm & Sunday 3.15pm -10.15pm
Week two; Off
Salary and Benefits Annual salary £4,312.88 (11.44 p/h)
+ 5 weeks holiday plus public holiday allowance (Pro rata for part time staff)
+ Competitive rates of pay and pension
+ DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
+ Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
+ Regular supervisions
+ Internal progression opportunities
+ Employee Assistance Programme
Sessional Contracts Available too!
Some of the team have the opportunity to work flexible hours on a sessional contract as a relief project worker, picking up day and or night shifts that fit round their availability.
Hourly rate for sessional work is £11.44-Please visit our website or contact us to find out more.