Job Description

Do you have experience working with young and vulnerable people? Do you have experience in supporting those with a variety of needs and challenges? Do you have a passion for working within an organisation that is committed to ensuring all belong, contribute and thrive in their community? If you said yes to these questions, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a Housing Support Worker to join our Housing team at YMCA North Tyneside. The role will be based in Sunderland. The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth and effective day to day running of the accommodation services. You will also work closely with the team to support residents and the wider Housing Department to share good practice and develop our services.

Benefits:

In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: enhanced holiday, your birthday off, access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Cafe and Nursery, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more!

Job Title:

Housing Support Worker

Location:

12 - 13 Toward Road, Sunderland SR1 2QF

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hourly Rate of Pay:

11.50

To be successful, it is essential that you have relevant experience and or relevant qualifications in Support Work, recent relevant Training and Continued Professional Development. Additionally, it is essential that you have a flexible approach to your working hours, working hours will include daytime, evenings, weekends and bank holiday.

Our mission is to create a community where everyone is healthy, happy and connected. We seek to champion those that have no voice and support those that need it most. Employing over 100 members of staff across various locations, we are ambitious, vibrant and visionary.

If you're interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 2575434 and ask for Angie Lewis or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail.

Closing date:

Please apply ASAP without delay if you're interested as we will be interviewing as we go.

Interview process:

One Stage Interview.

Proposed start date:

ASAP

To Apply:

Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.

Online Application Form:

https://form.jotformeu.com/ymcanorthtyneside/ymca-online-application-for-e

Please note:

The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this time is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,570.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person