Job Description
Accommodation and Support Worker
Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life and get them back on their feet again?
YMCA Bournemouth has 114 hostel and move on spaces in Bournemouth and Poole. We are recruiting for a Accommodation and Support Worker to join the team. A relevant qualification would be desirable, as would experience working in a supported housing setting or with homelessness. Experience with clients with mental health or drug and alcohol issues would also be a distinct advantage.
The postholder will hold a portfolio of key work clients working on a one to one basis to offer support and housing management – they will also be expected to facilitate some support groups and workshops. Full training and support is in place to enable the postholder to develop their skills. If you are a real team player and can deliver flexible support to our clients in a truly person centred way, we want to hear from you!
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a happy and supportive team, working for a well-regarded employer in a role offering a high level of job satisfaction
For further details or to discuss the role informally, please call Sarah Watson on 01202 290451
The available vacancy is 40 hours per week. This post involves working some late shifts, Bank Holidays and some weekends
Salary : £22,257.72 per annum. Salaries are reviewed in April each year.
Please note : we do not accept CV’s, please submit YMCA application forms only.
The closing date for applications and shortlisting will be Friday 21st April 2023.
If you have not heard from YMCA within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA safeguarding policy and Pan Dorset statutory guidance.
YMCA Bournemouth undertakes to pay all staff aged 21 and over at least the National Living Wage. Employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
For further information, please see the following links which are available on the YMCA Bournemouth website:
- Job Description
- A Welcome to Applicants
- Application Guidelines
- Additional Guidelines
- A Statement on Ethos
- Safeguarding Policy
- Privacy Notice (Recruitment)
All applications must be on YMCA Bournemouth application forms; please complete the following documents and submit via the ‘apply online’ feature on the YMCA Bournemouth website:
- Application Form
- Declaration of Criminal Background
- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form(optional)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,257.72 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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