Supported Housing Bank Support Worker

Flexible range of shifts; the hours can include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. Looking to join a friendly, dedicated and welcoming team to make positive changes in young people's lives? Our Bank Support Worker roles are similar to our Support Workers roles, but they work on a more flexible, temporary basis - so if you don't want to commit to a regular working pattern and prefer to pick up shifts that work for you, when they are available, this role is for you. It's also a great way into the organisation and can be a stepping stone into other roles. Guildford Foyer is one of our 24-hour supported housing projects offering high quality support and accommodation to 34 young people, ages 16-25 who have multiple and complex needs, including many who are unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Our specialist supported accommodation is a safe and secure environment where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently and can safely explore their increased freedom and choice and develop the responsibilities associated with adulthood. We are looking for Supported Housing Bank Support Workers to join the Guildford Foyer team - you will bring your own individual and unique qualities to the team for the betterment of the team dynamic. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the services, along with supporting young people to develop living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, managing behaviour, seeking and securing employment and making wise decisions. When required you will record any incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues and share information with relevant colleagues. You will also undertake housing management and health and safety-related tasks as required. ABOUT YOU - We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself You will ideally have experience of working with a similar client group and a good understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people. You will be able to inspire and work proactively with young people to develop their talents and achieve the skills they need to maintain their lives independently. An excellent planner and organiser, you will be able to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records. Furthermore, you will be able to build strong relationships with other members of your team and will make sure that handovers are robust and clear.Company We help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. Each year, we support thousands of children and young people up to the age of 25 across Sussex and Surrey. We offer support in three service areas:

• Housing provision and sustaining accommodation
• Specialist information, advice and support
• Emotional wellbeing and mental health
We are a member of the YMCA Federation of England & Wales and are guided by their vision of 'transforming communities, so all young people can belong, contribute & thrive'. This vision reflects the original Christian foundation of the YMCA movement, but with a clear emphasis on being an inclusive organisation. Our values - we welcome all, we inspire, we support, and we speak out - guide us in all our actions. Why work for us? Our Benefits Health and Wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan with Health shield
Claim money back for dental, optical, physio costs, alongside access to mental health support, remote GP appointments and counsellors. Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured Range of confidential support services available to you and your immediate family: - Telephone helplines available 24/7 - Formal counselling, either in person or telephone sessions - Online video counselling and online CBT Occupational Health We work with Apollo Direct who offer occupational health assessments to support staff with their health/wellbeing.

In the event of your death, your nominated individual(s) will receive a one-off payment equivalent to x2 of your annual salary. Flexible Working patterns (role and service needs dependant) - Flexible working hours - Opportunities to work from home Maternity leave (Enhanced package - dependant Annual leave Incremental annual leave 27 days a year + bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) After 5 years' service, increases by 2 days (pro-rated for part-time) Pension - A contributory pension scheme with Legal & General. Employees contribute a minimum of 4% of salary (you can opt out) and YMCA DownsLink Group will contribute 3% + 1% tax relief from the government. - Pension and financial advice appointments with Engage Wealth Management. Plus - Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: You will need a DBS check to clear you to work with children and young people. We will help you with the application and cover the cost, including the Update Service subscription fee. - Long service awards - Cycle to Work Scheme - Blue Light Card - Company sick pay scheme