Benefits
* 25 days holiday FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
* Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum)
* Celebration leave
* Employee Assistance Program with Health Assured
* 50% discount on nursery fees
* Day camps discounts at Fairthorne Manor: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
* Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
* Cycle to work scheme
Job Purpose:
YMCA Basingstoke is located in Basingstoke town centre and is a purpose-built housing facility accommodating 83 people aged 18-35, supporting them to live independently. As a key member of the Youth Engagement Team working at Basingstoke this post will work alongside the Community Manager to deliver evidenced-based and youth-focused programmes to residents and the wider Basingstoke Community.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Develop, promote and deliver engaging and relevant social activities and programmes on a daily basis to young people
* Support, mentor, coach and ‘walk alongside’ individuals in their pursuit of independence and community cohesion
* Undertake risk assessments and support planning interviews with new residents
* Develop community minded support and activities that involve the wider community
* Engage third parties to deliver support and activities to young people
* To act as an advocate for young people and to engage partner agencies and services appropriate to the young people’s needs
* Actively encourage job search, training, and volunteering opportunities with young people who are not in education, employment, or training
* Facilitate the booking and delivery of community-based programmes
* Assist with the interviewing and selection of those applying for accommodation
* Undertake risk assessments and support planning with young people
* A willingness to work to a rota system including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Qualifications and Experience:
* Demonstrable experience of programme delivery in youth, adult or community-based service
* An ability and willingness to relate positively to young people, visitors and staff
* An outgoing and friendly personality, able to communicate well and engage a wide range of people
* Ability to react positively and effectively when faced with unwanted high-risk behaviours from young people, whether targeted towards themselves, staff, visitors or other young people
* Good level of IT proficiency
* Knowledge of housing support services and processes
* An understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures
* An understanding of the issues facing young people
* An understanding of equality and diversity matters
Additional requirements:
* Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equal opportunities:
* We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.
Application note:
Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.
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