Housing Support Worker

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Do you want to make a genuine difference to society and for those in need?

Are you looking for your next exciting challenge?

Do you want to work for an organisation that cares about you, values you and looks forward to what we can do together?

Then come and join the team at YMCA Cheltenham as a Housing Support Worker

We are looking to recruit a Housing Support Worker, for a fixed term of 6 months,                                         based in Gloucester, with a sense of social purpose to help improve the lives of others and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and adults throughout the County of Gloucestershire.

In return, you will receive a generous pension, life assurance, excellent ancillary benefits and you will become part of the YMCA Cheltenham family.

Being part of YMCA Cheltenham includes free gym membership for you and your household, as well as being invited to our fun and annual events exclusively for you and your family. You will also have access to and be in receipt of training and professional development opportunities for your entire career with us.

The role is 37.5 hours a week, working on a rota basis with weekend work.

Salary up to £25,500 per annum, dependent on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

ABOUT YOU

We are inviting applications for the role of Housing Support Worker (6 months fixed term contract), to be part of our Housing Team in Gloucester, based at Potter’s Place, Russell Street.  If you have recently, previously applied for this role, please do not reapply, as unfortunately, we will be unable to progress your application any further.

If you can work with tact and diplomacy, apply judgement and common sense, and react sensitively and with emotional intelligence when dealing with the complex or sensitive circumstances of vulnerable people, then this is the perfect role for you. 

Ideally, you will have had previous experience of paid or volunteer work in a similar role and have a Level 3 in a relevant qualification (or a desire to work with us to achieve this).

ABOUT US

YMCA Cheltenham, founded in 1855, is a registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works sports facilities, affordable housing and other charitable activities.

Organisational Values

YMCA Cheltenham is an organisation founded on Christian values and, as such, employees may encounter behaviours, artefacts, or other elements particular to or representative of the Christian faith in their workplace.

As an organisation founded upon the Christian Faith, YMCA Cheltenham draws its Values from the Bible, principally as described in Micah 6:8. Our Values are therefore expressed as follows:

OUR VALUES

YMCA Cheltenham will OPERATE with Equity, Integrity, Openness and Honesty.

YMCA Cheltenham will ENGAGE with Empathy, Kindness, Generosity and Grace.

YMCA Cheltenham will BE Thoughtful, Discrete, Ethical and Respectful to all.

Employees are not required to adhere to the Christian faith, nor any faith, and no such consideration is made by the organisation in employment choices nor in delivering its services – however, we do expect all employees to demonstrate the list of Values shown while in the workplace.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Housing Support Worker’s role is to work as part of a committed and capable team to provide housing related support to those who need our help, supporting them to achieve their aspirations for future housing and independent living. The Housing Support Worker also helps to maintain a safe and supportive living environment for vulnerable people and to help manage any additional support needs of residents through various engagement methods.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

The organisation recognise that employees need a good balance between work and life, so we will design our shift patterns to support you in achieving just that.

We provide:

• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees), which goes up after two years length of service, up to a maximum of a further 5 days annual leave
• Two additional wellbeing days, for full time employees (pro-rated for part time employees).
• Colleague discount and rewards from hundreds of leading on-line and high street retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Life Assurance of two times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Free Health club cash plan, which offers money off glasses, dentistry and provides GP and consultant support. This also provides independent personal, workplace and financial advice.
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people.
• Free use of the organisation’s sports facilities.
• Occupational Health, to ensure health conditions are managed appropriately and reasonable adjustments are put in place. 
• Comprehensive training programme for staff across the organisation to help develop each and every member of the team.
• Opportunities for the organisation to contribute and support staff to achieve relevant qualifications.
• Social events for employees and their family throughout the year.

We are committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. We have procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

YMCA Cheltenham is committed to following safer recruitment guidelines.  In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be able to demonstrate they have evidence to be eligible to live and work in the UK.  Successful candidates will need to provide two satisfactory references, undergo a DBS check and demonstrate full employment history. 

YMCA Cheltenham is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.