Overview
We are seeking a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Brighton Young Families team. The Young Families Project houses 22 young families in locations across the city in low and medium supported accommodation. This is a 30 hours per week role, £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.
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.
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
* To promote and facilitate parental understanding of a child’s needs and to 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.
* Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations
* Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice
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 the key 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 new-born babies and its influence on parent/child relationship in every stage of a child’s development. 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. There is a strong element around data recording using a variety of data management systems, we require staff who are confident in their ability to adapt easily to these systems
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and data management systems such as B-Think or INFORM
Qualifications and Training
* Educated to GCSE/NVQ Level 2 in relevant subjects, or equivalent through relevant CPD training/experience 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
Other information
For further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Sarah.Morris@ymcadlg.org
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at Recruitment@ymcadlg.org
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 14 September 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
An inclusive workplace
Accessibility
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 (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
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