Accommodation and Support Worker (GOQ Christian) Bournemouth, England
Job description
Accommodation and Support Worker (GOQ Christian)
Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life and get them back on their feet again?
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a happy and supportive team, working for a well-regarded Christian employer in a role offering a high level of job satisfaction. The role enables the right person to share with sensitivity the Christian faith working alongside the chaplaincy team. To support and minister those who have lost their homes and support them in a very practical way as they move towards having a place of their own. This being the YMCA’s mission to the homeless community. Psalm 40 v2
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 although full training would be given to the right candidate.
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 given the opportunity 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 centered way, we want to hear from you!
Genuine occupational qualification to be a practicing Christian.
The available vacancy is 40 hours per week. This post involves working some late shifts, bank holidays and some weekends.
Salary : £21,673.60 per annum.
Please note : we do not accept CVs, please submit YMCA application forms only.
The closing date for applications and shortlisting will be 9.00 on Monday 21st May 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 click on the following links, which can be accessed via 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 Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,257.60 per year
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
