Overview
Accommodation Project Worker role at YMCA Trinity Group in Cambridge. Permanent position at Queen Anne House accommodation site, 80 rooms, providing a safe and supportive home for young people aged 16-25.
Location: Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1ND. 40 hours per week, with a combination of early shifts (8am-4:30pm) and late shifts (1:30pm-10pm) over a 7-day rota, including alternate weekends. The role may include on-call duties.
Responsibilities
As an Accommodation Project Worker, you will help young people build skills to live independently through personalised plans, key working, and life skills coaching. You will contribute to creating a safe, welcoming space and assist with day-to-day service operations.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Attributes)
* Strong interpersonal skills with a warm, approachable manner and a focus on excellent face-to-face support.
* A clear understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
* Ability to work in a respectful, non-judgemental, and inclusive way.
* Confident and positive when engaging with young people, building trust and rapport.
* Calm and focused under pressure, even in challenging situations.
* Comfortable using computers and digital tools in day-to-day tasks.
* Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support others.
Requirements & Safeguarding
In accordance with safer recruitment processes, a successful candidate may be required to undertake a criminal record background check. YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service if an offer is made.
What We Offer
* Annual salary £27,206.40
* 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (pro rata)
* Competitive pay and a company pension (NEST)
* DBS check facilitated / cost paid as part of onboarding
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
Additional information: We require an application form fully completed for consideration. CVs are not accepted as applications. We reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date. Early application is advised.
How to apply: If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Robert James Durrant-Cuffe, Area Accommodation Manager, at 01223 356998 or email Robert.DurrantCuffe@ymcatrinity.org.uk / recruitment@ymcatrinity.org.uk.
Other information: YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored license to recruit non-UK workers; candidates must be able to work in the UK.
Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities.
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