Support Project Worker - Crawley, United Kingdom - YMCA Downslink Group

YMCA Downslink Group

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Crawley, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a
Support Project Worker to join our dynamic team at the Crawley Foyer.

You will work proactively, creatively and effectively with young people to develop their assets and talents and to acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.

A key focus will be promoting a credit culture and coaching young people to manage or gain life skills and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living.

Your role will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the services by providing consistency and reliability. This will involve recording incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues and sharing information with relevant colleagues.

You will also undertake housing management and health and safety-related tasks, including fire, gas and water safety, and buildings inspections.

**Based on site, this role is on a rolling rota, working 5 days out of 7 days with shifts between 7am-3pm, 9am-5pm, 11am-7pm and 1pm

9pm; this includes weekends and bank holidays. There is a small amount of lone working, but you will get to know the team and project, along with extensive training prior to starting on a rota.**A successful applicant will be passionate about supporting young people to lead independent lives, enjoy working in a fastpaced environment and have the drive to deliver an outstanding service. You will be able to facilitate a process of development that allows the young person to take the lead in identifying actions and goals. You will understand the key risks, challenges, and opportunities for our client group and have an awareness of all aspects of safeguarding. You will be an effective communicator who is able to deliver robust, clear handovers and build strong relationships with other members of your team.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children's barred list and the Adults' barred list) **via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).