15 hours per week / £26,765 per annum pro rata / fixed term until 31 March 2027 / working two days a week, working pattern to be discussed at interview. 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. We are recruiting for an Emotional Mental Health Worker to support young people aged 11-25 living in Worthing and surrounding areas. Mind The Gap Emotional Health Support offers young people an alternative way of accessing mental health support. The service offers support to young people who are struggling to find or engage with the right services. This support offer is youth-work based non-clinical support. Working primarily from Worthing Library, you will deliver face-to-face sessions using evidence-based interventions to engage, educate and empower young people around issues affecting their emotional wellbeing. Key responsibilities: Offer 7 sessions of support to each young person, including initial needs assessment and weekly sessions Lead on facilitation of emotional well-being and psycho-educational groups Support young people transitioning from specialist CAMHS/AMHS services Work systemically with parents/carers, educators, and health professionals Develop links with agencies and make appropriate referrals Promote service user participation and voice Comply with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and EDI policies Qualifications, knowledge, and experience Knowledge of issues facing young people, especially those socially excluded Experience in safeguarding children and young people Ability to support appropriate mental health pathways Training in emotional wellbeing interventions or qualification in youth work Understanding of short-term support models If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 4 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
15 hours per week / £26,765 per annum pro rata / fixed term until 31 March 2027 / working two days a week, working pattern to be discussed at interview. 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. We are recruiting for an Emotional Mental Health Worker to support young people aged 11-25 living in Worthing and surrounding areas. Mind The Gap Emotional Health Support offers young people an alternative way of accessing mental health support. The service offers support to young people who are struggling to find or engage with the right services. This support offer is youth-work based non-clinical support. Working primarily from Worthing Library, you will deliver face-to-face sessions using evidence-based interventions to engage, educate and empower young people around issues affecting their emotional wellbeing. Key responsibilities: Offer 7 sessions of support to each young person, including initial needs assessment and weekly sessions Lead on facilitation of emotional well-being and psycho-educational groups Support young people transitioning from specialist CAMHS/AMHS services Work systemically with parents/carers, educators, and health professionals Develop links with agencies and make appropriate referrals Promote service user participation and voice Comply with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and EDI policies Qualifications, knowledge, and experience Knowledge of issues facing young people, especially those socially excluded Experience in safeguarding children and young people Ability to support appropriate mental health pathways Training in emotional wellbeing interventions or qualification in youth work Understanding of short-term support models If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 4 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. 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. provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 38 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the centre of Crawley, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Crawley Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing: Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team Coaching and Engagement: Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance) General: Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working 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 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 transferrable. 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: Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. 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. provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 38 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the centre of Crawley, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Crawley Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing: Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team Coaching and Engagement: Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance) General: Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working 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 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 transferrable. 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: Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. 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. Crawley Foyer provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 38 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the centre of Crawley, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Crawley Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing: Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team Coaching and Engagement: Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person's journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance) General: Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working 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 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 transferrable. 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: Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists. Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident's progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. 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. Crawley Foyer provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 38 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the centre of Crawley, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Crawley Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing: Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team Coaching and Engagement: Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person's journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance) General: Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working 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 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 transferrable. 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: Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists. Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident's progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a four-on-four off shift pattern. 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. Horsham Y Centre provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 50 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the middle of Horsham, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. We are looking for a Housing Night Worker to join our Horsham Y team. Main areas of responsibilities are: Safety and security Provide a friendly and professional front-of-house welcome to residents, visitors and staff, and ensure the building is safe, secure quiet and welcoming Maximise the wellbeing of residents and visitors by ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols and house rules, all within the terms of tenancy agreements Assess and monitor the risks presented by residents to ensure they can keep themselves safe and, where possible, continue their development Record all incidents and accidents and share appropriately with the wider team, your manager and, if necessary, the central safeguarding team Engagement with residents Welcome residents home and provide informal and responsive support so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure resident s views, aspirations, concerns, and ideas are sought so they can play an active role in influencing the services they receive Proactively promote the services on offer and ensure residents are encouraged to engage with those services Contribute to, or support, evening groupwork activities so that residents can access tailored solutions that meet their needs, wishes and aspirations Administration and housekeeping Undertake tasks as directed, including but not limited to: inputting data, assessments, reviews, case notes onto our client database and entering new residents details/closing ex-resident records Completing health and safety/compliance checks, and recording estate inspectors and room checks Adding maintenance requests to our property services system General Work as part of a team, on a rota four on four off shift pattern, alongside another Housing Night Worker, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective at night, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working 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 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 transferrable. 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 Experience of working in a customer facing environment, remaining calm and solution-focused when dealing with challenging behaviour Basic understanding of the support needs of young people and/or adults at risks Understanding of the impact of trauma on others, and the ability to work with a strengths-based approach with people who may be in distress Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and Health and Safety check lists Basic knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and/or vulnerable adults, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries (training provided) Skills and abilities Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate record keeping (vital for handover to colleagues working day shifts) Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships Ability to work lone work, work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office 365 package, as well as healthy and safety and client management systems (training on YMCA DLG systems provided) Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 26 October 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a four-on-four off shift pattern. 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. Horsham Y Centre provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 50 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the middle of Horsham, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. We are looking for a Housing Night Worker to join our Horsham Y team. Main areas of responsibilities are: Safety and security Provide a friendly and professional front-of-house welcome to residents, visitors and staff, and ensure the building is safe, secure quiet and welcoming Maximise the wellbeing of residents and visitors by ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols and house rules, all within the terms of tenancy agreements Assess and monitor the risks presented by residents to ensure they can keep themselves safe and, where possible, continue their development Record all incidents and accidents and share appropriately with the wider team, your manager and, if necessary, the central safeguarding team Engagement with residents Welcome residents home and provide informal and responsive support so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure resident s views, aspirations, concerns, and ideas are sought so they can play an active role in influencing the services they receive Proactively promote the services on offer and ensure residents are encouraged to engage with those services Contribute to, or support, evening groupwork activities so that residents can access tailored solutions that meet their needs, wishes and aspirations Administration and housekeeping Undertake tasks as directed, including but not limited to: inputting data, assessments, reviews, case notes onto our client database and entering new residents details/closing ex-resident records Completing health and safety/compliance checks, and recording estate inspectors and room checks Adding maintenance requests to our property services system General Work as part of a team, on a rota four on four off shift pattern, alongside another Housing Night Worker, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective at night, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working 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 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 transferrable. 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 Experience of working in a customer facing environment, remaining calm and solution-focused when dealing with challenging behaviour Basic understanding of the support needs of young people and/or adults at risks Understanding of the impact of trauma on others, and the ability to work with a strengths-based approach with people who may be in distress Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and Health and Safety check lists Basic knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and/or vulnerable adults, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries (training provided) Skills and abilities Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate record keeping (vital for handover to colleagues working day shifts) Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships Ability to work lone work, work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office 365 package, as well as healthy and safety and client management systems (training on YMCA DLG systems provided) Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 26 October 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
30 hours per week / £32,565 per annum pro rata / fixed term until December 2026 / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-17.00. 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. WiSE is a specialist Child Sexual Exploitation project which works closely in partnership with Police, Children s Services, Education and health professionals, housing organisations and youth services to raise awareness and improve responses to sexual exploitation. As a Male CSE Practitioner, you will work across Sussex & Surrey to provide case work support and group interventions to boys and young men at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation, as well as those exhibiting harmful sexual behaviour. You will deliver outreach sessions in various settings, collaborate with professionals to support interventions leading to prosecutions, and provide training on boys/young men and sexual exploitation. Due to the nature of the client group, there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is male. Full driving license and access to a car required due to the large geographic service area. Key responsibilities: Carry a caseload of boys & young men identified as exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours and/or being sexually exploited Work collaboratively with other professionals to provide intensive and holistic support Maintain detailed case notes and contribute to reports Facilitate group work interventions in schools, accommodation projects and youth groups Deliver detached sessions in various settings to engage at-risk boys & young men Provide expertise and increase awareness of harmful sexual behaviour and sexual exploitation Contribute to WiSE Child Exploitation training and awareness campaigns Experience and Knowledge: Proven experience in safeguarding young children Experience providing casework support to boys & young men Group work experience with young people Safeguarding children and young people at risk of serious harm Delivering and risk assessing outreach work with young people Knowledge of risks posed to vulnerable young people through sexual exploitation and harmful sexual behaviour Significant knowledge and understanding of boys and young men and their lives Qualifications: Qualification in Youth Work/Social Work or equivalent, or comparable experience working with vulnerable young people. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
30 hours per week / £32,565 per annum pro rata / fixed term until December 2026 / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-17.00. 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. WiSE is a specialist Child Sexual Exploitation project which works closely in partnership with Police, Children s Services, Education and health professionals, housing organisations and youth services to raise awareness and improve responses to sexual exploitation. As a Male CSE Practitioner, you will work across Sussex & Surrey to provide case work support and group interventions to boys and young men at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation, as well as those exhibiting harmful sexual behaviour. You will deliver outreach sessions in various settings, collaborate with professionals to support interventions leading to prosecutions, and provide training on boys/young men and sexual exploitation. Due to the nature of the client group, there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is male. Full driving license and access to a car required due to the large geographic service area. Key responsibilities: Carry a caseload of boys & young men identified as exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours and/or being sexually exploited Work collaboratively with other professionals to provide intensive and holistic support Maintain detailed case notes and contribute to reports Facilitate group work interventions in schools, accommodation projects and youth groups Deliver detached sessions in various settings to engage at-risk boys & young men Provide expertise and increase awareness of harmful sexual behaviour and sexual exploitation Contribute to WiSE Child Exploitation training and awareness campaigns Experience and Knowledge: Proven experience in safeguarding young children Experience providing casework support to boys & young men Group work experience with young people Safeguarding children and young people at risk of serious harm Delivering and risk assessing outreach work with young people Knowledge of risks posed to vulnerable young people through sexual exploitation and harmful sexual behaviour Significant knowledge and understanding of boys and young men and their lives Qualifications: Qualification in Youth Work/Social Work or equivalent, or comparable experience working with vulnerable young people. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
15 hours per week / £26,765 per annum pro rata / fixed term until 31 March 2027 / working two days a week, working pattern to be discussed at interview. 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. We are recruiting for an Emotional Mental Health Worker to support young people aged 11-25 living in Worthing and surrounding areas. Mind The Gap Emotional Health Support offers young people an alternative way of accessing mental health support. The service offers support to young people who are struggling to find or engage with the right services. This support offer is youth-work based non-clinical support. Working primarily from Worthing Library, you will deliver face-to-face sessions using evidence-based interventions to engage, educate and empower young people around issues affecting their emotional wellbeing. Key responsibilities: Offer 7 sessions of support to each young person, including initial needs assessment and weekly sessions Lead on facilitation of emotional well-being and psycho-educational groups Support young people transitioning from specialist CAMHS/AMHS services Work systemically with parents/carers, educators, and health professionals Develop links with agencies and make appropriate referrals Promote service user participation and voice Comply with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and EDI policies Qualifications, knowledge, and experience Knowledge of issues facing young people, especially those socially excluded Experience in safeguarding children and young people Ability to support appropriate mental health pathways Training in emotional wellbeing interventions or qualification in youth work Understanding of short-term support models If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 4 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
15 hours per week / £26,765 per annum pro rata / fixed term until 31 March 2027 / working two days a week, working pattern to be discussed at interview. 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. We are recruiting for an Emotional Mental Health Worker to support young people aged 11-25 living in Worthing and surrounding areas. Mind The Gap Emotional Health Support offers young people an alternative way of accessing mental health support. The service offers support to young people who are struggling to find or engage with the right services. This support offer is youth-work based non-clinical support. Working primarily from Worthing Library, you will deliver face-to-face sessions using evidence-based interventions to engage, educate and empower young people around issues affecting their emotional wellbeing. Key responsibilities: Offer 7 sessions of support to each young person, including initial needs assessment and weekly sessions Lead on facilitation of emotional well-being and psycho-educational groups Support young people transitioning from specialist CAMHS/AMHS services Work systemically with parents/carers, educators, and health professionals Develop links with agencies and make appropriate referrals Promote service user participation and voice Comply with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and EDI policies Qualifications, knowledge, and experience Knowledge of issues facing young people, especially those socially excluded Experience in safeguarding children and young people Ability to support appropriate mental health pathways Training in emotional wellbeing interventions or qualification in youth work Understanding of short-term support models If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 4 November 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 We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. 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.
