Housing Residential Support: Move On Project Work - Cambridge, United Kingdom - YMCA Trinity Group

YMCA Trinity Group
YMCA Trinity Group
Verified Company
Cambridge, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

Housing/Residential Support:
Move On Project Worker

Job Ref QAH-MO-FT-FTC (0323)


Location Queen Ann House, Gonville Place, Cambridge CB1 1ND


A 'rewarding role'; working with, and supporting young people as they progress on their journey through YMCA

About Us YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.

Our Accommodation site in Cambridge has 80 rooms, providing a home for 16-25-year-olds.

We have a fantastic team of accommodation workers, providing ongoing support and encouragement to the young people living at Queen Anne House, which is located in the centre of Cambridge by Parkers Piece, easy to get to via public transport, or if you travel by car we have free onsite car parking too.


Job Role To support clients with their resettlement options, interview/assesses prospective residents and when necessary deal with resident discipline, warnings and terminations as required.


You will ensure all residents records are accurately maintained and kept up to date & residents are claiming full benefit entitlement, in addition to ensuring regular key work meetings take place.

Key duties include;

  • Lead on the resettlement of residents to second stage supported accommodation, private rent and social housing.
  • Create links with social housing providers and private landlords to increase the move on options for residents.
  • To provide support, advice and guidance through the creation of bespoke resettlement plans for residents ready for independent living.
  • Provide short term floating support for resident's post move on to ensure a smooth transition to independent living, ensuring sustainability of move and preventing a return to the cycle of homelessness.

Skills and Experience In summary, the successful applicant will have the following qualities:

  • Ability to work calmly and methodically in a demanding and at times challenging environment
  • Ability to write reports, case notes, clients records and to make and maintain excellent liaison with external agencies
  • Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • A good level of Education
  • Experience of working with people from various back grounds, cultures etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal, listening and team work skills
  • Excellent listening skills and able to show empathy
  • Motivated and able to balance and prioritise workloads
  • To work effectively on own initiative and also as part of a team
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Ability to work within the values of the YMCA Trinity Group
Download the Job Description in full from the Job Advert on our website


Days and Hours 40 Hours Per Week. This is a combination of Early Shifts (8am-4:30pm), Day Shifts (9am-5:30pm) and Mid Shifts Shifts (11am - 7:30pm).

Role requires working alternate Saturday's and includes some on call duties, offered on a 12 month Fixed term contract


Salary and Benefits Annual salary £23,587 (£11.34 per hour)

Plus additional benefits we offer include.

  • 5 weeks holiday plus public holiday allowance
  • Free use of the YMCA Gym at Queen Anne House
  • Competitive rates of pay and pension
  • DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
  • Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
  • Regular supervisions
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date 28/03/2023


Contact Us If you would like to discuss this role further, we would love to hear from you If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact; Robert James Durrant-Cuffe |Deputy Accommodation Manager


Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon


YMCA Trinity Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.

**Visit to view our current work and volunteering opportunities
More jobs from YMCA Trinity Group
See all jobs of YMCA Trinity Group