Overview
Join to apply for the Supported Housing Support Worker role at YMCA DownsLink Group.
Employment type Part Time, Permanent
Application dates Start: 21-08-2025 | End: 14-09-2025
Location Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Work style On-site
Description
30 hours per week / £27,770 per annum, pro rata / permanent. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with 1 day off per week. Working 4 days per week. Day off preferably Thursday.
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.
Our Young Families Project houses 22 young families in locations across the city in low and medium supported accommodation. As a team member, you will take an assets-based approach, working with parents and their children in their homes and the community to provide focused family and housing support which improves parenting capacity, increases the aspirations and motivations of families to take up education, employment and training opportunities and improves family function with children feeling more secure and parents confident in their parenting abilities. We are a small friendly team consisting of a Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager and 3 Project Support Workers.
Responsibilities
* Coach an agreed number of young parents to articulate and achieve their aspirations and ambitions and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives with their children
* Work proactively, creatively, and effectively with young parents to help them to develop a consistent and positive approach to parenting aimed at addressing behaviours and overcoming challenges
* Promote and facilitate parental understanding of a child’s needs and support parents to provide an appropriate environment in which children feel safe, and which encourages the development of both the child’s and parents’ self-esteem and resilience
* Coach young parents to develop strong networks and connections outside of the service, which will sustain them once they move on. Encourage and proactively assist in the development of skills needed to successfully live, learn, and work
General
* Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, able to handle potentially difficult situations
* Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice
There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. Please download the job profile for full role details.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferable. You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.
Experience and Knowledge
* Experienced in working directly with young parents aged 16-21 years old and able to engage and relate well to this age group and their children
* Experience of working with children
* Competent understanding of safeguarding and health risks, challenges and opportunities for young parents and their children
* Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of statutory and voluntary services and experience of liaising with them
* Experienced in making informed assessments of need and risks and to formulate appropriate plans, including Early Help Assessments and, where appropriate, acting as Lead Professional
* Good knowledge of child development, particularly that of newborn babies and its influence on parent/child relationships; proven experience in safeguarding young children and vulnerable adults
Skills and Abilities
* Able to inspire and work proactively with young parents to develop their talents
* Able to build strong relationships with other professionals in other organisations
* A strong team player who can support and challenge colleagues appropriately
* Uses a range of methods for persuasion and achieving positive results with young families
* Excellent record keeping and report writing; comfortable with data recording using various data management systems
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and data management systems such as B-Think or INFORM
* Qualifications and Training: GCSE/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent through CPD/training relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people or adults at risk; evidence of CPD relating to housing, support work and/or working with young people or vulnerable adults
Closing date: Sunday 14 September 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to ensure our culture reflects this commitment. Accessibility support is available for applicants; please contact us if you require assistance with the application process. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (including the Childrens and Adults barred lists) along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
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Expiry
Note: Closing date indicates the role may be closed after 14 September 2025.
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