YMCA Downslink Group

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a four-on-four off shift pattern. is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are looking for a Housing Mobile Night Worker to provide floating support to our teams in high support 24-hour projects as well as medium support and transitional housing units to ensure that our properties are safe, secure, and welcoming through the night. You will be based at Eastbourne Foyer and will support the static night worker there during the night as well as undertaking your mobile duties across Eastbourne, Hailsham, Bexhill and Hastings. Working on site you will be responsible for ensuring the service is safe by keeping clear records of night time activity within the building. You will regularly complete building checks and monitor CCTV upkeeping health and safety regulations in accordance with YMCA DLG's policies and procedures. You will work to prevent any anti-social behaviour from impacting our neighbours and other residents. You will work alongside other support staff to maximise the wellbeing of residents by completing one to one interventions with young people who may be experiencing mental health crisis and/or who may need medical assistance. This is a mobile role, requiring all applicants to have a full valid, UK Driving Licence. You will also be lone working as part of the role, so you will need to be comfortable with decision making and following procedures. If you re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people. Ideally you will have experience working with young people, those considered vulnerable or with multiple and complex needs along with being able to demonstrate a real passion for wanting to work with young people. You will have an understanding of the needs of single homeless clients aged 16-25 and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire, with a strong commitment to changing the life of others for the better. You will already have clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT and keyboard skills and the ability to self-motivate. You will be an effective communicator who is able to deliver robust, clear handovers and build strong relationships with other members of your team. In addition, you will have the ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 10 August 2025 at midnight. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children s and Adults barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

30 hours per week / £27,770 per annum, pro rata / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. is a 29-bed medium-low supported accommodation for young people between the ages of 16-25 that is staffed 24/7. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Support Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. Situated in the centre of Worthing, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Worthing Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing: Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team Coaching and Engagement: Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance) General: Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. Please download the job profile for full role details. If you re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people. Experience and Knowledge: Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 10 August 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children s and Adults barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of on-call rota Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. Are you a person-centred leader who thrives on getting the best results possible, leading a dynamic team to encourage positive change for young people? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Supported Housing Manager at Lansworth House one of our two sites across Brighton and Hove. Our Brighton & Hove Services provide supported accommodation for 35 young people at risk of homelessness. Lansworth House is one of our 24-hour supported housing services offering high and medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged of 16-25 with 20 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. Situated in the centre of Hove, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. In delivering the role, you will report to the Supported Housing Manager and be responsible for: Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture. Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries. General: Be a member of the on call rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices. If you re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. You will already have experience working in supported housing, or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, as well as managing and/or supervising a team. You will have working knowledge of Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted, along with working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution focused. In addition, you will have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures for young people or adults at risk in residential settings, and knowledge of how to maintain professional boundaries.

37.5 hours per week / Permanent / £27,225 per annum, pro rata / working across Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, office based in Horsham, delivering Transitional Services in the community across Horsham, Crawley, Burgess Hill and Worthing. It is essential that you hold a current UK driving license and have a car for this role (expenses for mileage paid at 45p per mile, excluding home to work journey). Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our West Sussex Transitional Housing team, providing safe, secure accommodation for young people aged 18-25, who have been, or are at risk of homelessness, whilst also delivering a support package to actively encourage them into education, training, employment or voluntary work. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people This role will primarily involve lone working in the community. You will have the autonomy to manage your tasks and responsibilities independently and be part of a supportive team, keeping in regular contact and where necessary working together. You will receive an induction where you will work alongside an experienced member of the team before lone working. You will have your own caseload of young people, visiting them in their homes and supporting them in the community. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the service by providing consistency and reliability. You will have a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations. You will also support young people to safeguard themselves against abuse and risk. ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. Experience and Knowledge: Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people to enable them to achieve independent living Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident's progression Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team Ability to organise workload, take initiative and make decisions Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately

4 hours per week term-time only / £33,130 per annum pro rata / permanent / ideally working on Thursdays but could accept Tuesdays or Fridays. Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. Established in 1996, Dialogue School Counselling is a BACP accredited school counselling service covering Sussex and Surrey. We are seeking a qualified counsellor for the Dialogue service at St Martin's C of E Primary School in Brighton. We are seeking a counsellor who is passionate about making a difference to lives of the children they work with. You will have a keen interest in and experience of working with children of primary school age. You will be working with a range of clients within the Dialogue Thresholds and undertaking Dialogue assessments with parents. Key responsibilities Run a suitable appointment system flexible to the needs of the school, offering students appropriate assessments and counselling appointments Manage the tight time boundaries of the role and the often complex and varied workload Liaise with school staff over referrals, waiting lists and appointments Carry out initial clinical and risk assessments and establish appropriate referral pathways with other services where appropriate. Continually assess risk throughout each student s counselling. Follow YMCA Dialogue safeguarding procedures; to know who the School s Designated Safeguarding Officer/s is and how to contact them when a safeguarding concern arises Work at all times within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions Maintain individual membership of the BACP and to become a Registered Member (or other professional body such as HCPC) You will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff If you re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience You will have a Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification, minimum Level four and ideally level six, and two years post qualifying experience in individual counselling or therapy with young people. This will include working with risk issues You will also have a sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, policies, and procedures You will have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues You will have a BACP Membership; BACP Registered or Accredited. Or other professional body e.g. HCPC You will have a keen interest in working with children and will be familiar with using creative therapeutic approaches, along with experience of working in a school setting

22.5 hours per week / £33,130 per annum pro rata / Permanent / working pattern is over three days - Monday 12pm-8pm (working on-site), Tuesday 10am-6pm (working from home) and Wednesday (working on-site 11am-7pm) Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. YMCA DownsLink Group are recruiting a Children s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to work within our innovative Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Children and Young People's (CYP) service. Our CYP service provides primary care mental health treatment for young people aged 2-25 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health difficulties. We offer a range of short-term interventions tailored to people's presenting needs and age. These include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, low intensity psychological interventions, group treatments, creative therapies and social prescribing. Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service is a service collaboration which is responsible for delivering Primary Care Mental Health Services in Brighton and Hove. Led by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and in partnership with YMCA DownsLink, the service provides a community-based range of evidence-based therapeutic and clinical interventions to support people with mild to moderate mental health needs. As a Children s Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be working with Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Service, working with the Children and Young People's (CYP) team in the delivery of recovery-oriented care. This will include triage, assessment, and individual treatment sessions, delivered in-person. Providing specific evidence based psychosocial interventions within the scope of qualification. You will put clients and service users needs at the heart of the job, keeping young people safe, providing a compassionate response to alleviate suffering and encourage wellbeing. You will be delivering individual assessments and CBT-informed Children s Wellbeing Support for children and young people. You will be working as an individual alongside other therapists and counsellors in the delivery of interventions tailored to the needs of children and young people living in Brighton & Hove. You will support us in forming close working relationships with staff from our partner agencies, as this is essential for providing an effective service. In addition, you will also develop and work closely with colleagues in other local services supporting children and young people, including the city's CAMHS service(s) and the Schools Mental Health Service. Key responsibilities: Delivering Child Wellbeing Practice according to indicated, evidence based national guidelines. Liaising with children and young people, their parents, families and carers where appropriate Assess mental health difficulties and triaging referrals Working with additional supporting professionals to ensure effective and practical support for children and their families/carers. Engage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support children, young people and families in highly distressing or emotional circumstances Be responsive to children and young people s needs and choices; and uphold their right to be treated with dignity and respect Seek consultation from line manager/clinical supervisor on the clinical delivery of the service, including safeguarding/child protection issues and decision making regarding the client group. ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. Required: Children s Wellbeing Practitioner Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate e.g., Child Wellbeing Practice Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma or Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice Postgraduate Diploma. Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-based Psychological Treatment Children and Young People s Wellbeing Practitioner Desirable: Two+ years' experience delivering LIPI or CWP in a Child & Young People's Wellbeing service. BABCP accreditation You will have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues You will also have a sound understanding of child protection, policies, and procedures

Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Recruit to Train Trainee, part of the Health Education England (HEE) funded Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with the Anna Freud Centre, University College London, and Kings College London. The post-holder will be training on the Children & Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) Therapy Course and carrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. The successful candidates will be working within YMCA Dialogue in West Sussex. YMCA Dialogue delivers a multi-modality therapeutic service working with 11 to 18 year olds experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This is an amazing opportunity to work in a service that has a growing CBT team, where staff wellbeing is valued and there is room for you to further develop the service. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. This is a full-time (37 hours per week) fixed term role until 31 December 2023 with this training year funded by HEE. The post-holder will work within the Dialogue service providing interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the post - holder to provide interventions based on CYP-IAPT care principles and also interventions consistent with the CBT training course. The post- holder will work in the service for at least 2.5-3.0 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme for the remaining 2.0-2.5 days.Information about how to apply - please note, you MUST apply to the course at the same time as this job.Please complete your university application using the supplied AND apply for the post by clicking the green 'Apply' button KCL: This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page, brochures and how to apply: KCL covers the modalities of CBT, SFP (CDD and ED), and Parent Training. You only need one application to the associated University no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements. Applicants for this training at KCL will need to be available to start by the 16 January at the latest (with the course starting on the 23 January)Closing date for this role is midnight on 29 September 2022, with a proposed interview date of 4 October 2022If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact Candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK

This role is to support the Senior Maintenance Worker and Caretaker/Cleaner in the upkeep of the building. This relates to onsite maintenance - painting, decorating, fixing and cleaning the scheme. The role also includes administration tasks i.e. recording and tracking tasks. Top Responsibilities Supporting the Senior Maintenance Worker in redecoration and repairs Maintaining the cleanliness standards of the scheme Ensuring that records are accurate and kept up to date Top Criteria You must have a passion for working with people who are vulnerable You must take pride in your work You must understand and uphold health and safety legislation whilst being flexible to the complexities of vulnerable people and an ever changing environment Key Requirements Manual handling Training, Handling bodily fluids Training and Handling Sharp Objects Training Boundaries Training and First Aid Training Expected working pattern: Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm OR 8.ooam to 4.00pm. The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Team YMCA Dialogue has been delivering counselling and therapy to children and young people since 1994. In 2012 YMCA Dialogue counselling services were accredited by The British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. The CYP Wellbeing & Therapeutic Services provide a range of interventions to Children and Young People tailored to age and presenting difficulties. As part of new partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) and Southdown, YMCA Downslink Group (YMCADLG) deliver a range of therapeutic interventions to Children and Young People. The Role The Low Intensity Psychological Intervention (LIPI) Practitioner will work with other members of the Wellbeing Service to facilitate the development and delivery of recovery-oriented care. To combat Covid-19 risk, YMCA DLG have implemented safe measures to deliver appointments and group work via face-to-face or online, as appropriate. Facilitating group (online & face-to-face) digital and individual therapy, delivering specific evidence based psychological interventions within the scope of the LIPI qualification, and supporting the triage team in processing referrals into the service. The LIPI worker will put service users' needs at the heart of the job, working toward keeping young people safe, and delivering effective interventions. Who You Are You will have Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Interventions for Children and Young People, who is able to deliver Low Intensity Psychological Interventions in both group and individual sessions. We encourage applications from people with the relevant experience and qualification to join us at this exciting time as we develop a new group offer for young people in Brighton and Hove, including anxiety, wellbeing and psycho education groups, alongside our existing individual session work offer. It's essential you have safeguarding knowledge of and experience managing safeguarding concerns, along with an understanding of and commitment to Trauma-Informed practice. Expected working pattern: Monday and Wednesday - 2 early evenings a week until 7pm for group work delivery, the 3rd day is flexible. You will have the ability to travel across sites in good time, being punctual and flexible across hours of work when required. The Benefits The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. As an organisation, we are committed to the continued professional development of all colleagues, providing an extensive programme of formal learning opportunities and supported by an organisational wide culture of learning. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Team YMCA Dialogue has been delivering counselling and therapy to children and young people since 1994. In 2012 YMCA Dialogue counselling services were accredited by The British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. Dialogue Therapeutic & Family Services offers counselling services for children and young people with physical disability, behavioural, social and emotional difficulties, autism and learning difficulties. Children and young people who are feeling low, anxious or stressed can receive support from the Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Service, which provides an integrated, joined-up offer with one 'front door' leading to the most appropriate support as quickly as possible. The Role As part of the Brighton & Hove Community Wellbeing Service for children and young people in the City, YMCA DownsLink Group are recruiting for a Wellbeing Counsellor Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) Specialist to provide assessments, counselling treatment and group work support for young people aged 4-12 years. The role is integrated with the within the CYP Wellbeing Service and the post holder will be required to work with the Counselling Leads, Team Manager, and triage team to support children / young people accessing provision within the emotional well-being and mental health pathways. Who You Are You will be a Graduate or Post Graduate level Counselling Diploma of 2 years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy. BACP Accreditation/eligibility for accreditation or BACP Registration or accredited with other relevant professional bodies (UKCP/HCP) You will have experience in individual counselling with children & young people (aged 4 - 12); with further experience, knowledge and skills of working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Condition or Learning Difficulties. If successful, you will be delivering face-to-face appointments, triage and assessments . It's essential you have; safeguarding knowledge of and experience managing safeguarding concerns, along with an understanding of and commitment to Trauma-Informed practice. Expected working pattern; Monday to Friday with one evening until 7pm/8pm The Benefits The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. As an organisation, we are committed to the continued professional development of all colleagues, providing an extensive programme of formal learning opportunities and supported by an organisational wide culture of learning. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We need a committed and passionate person to become part of the team to work in a holistic manner and a psychologically informed approach to support young people. Staff take on an assets balanced approach to actively encourage young people into education, employment and training by providing 1:1 sessions and group work called More Than A Room. Top Criteria Experience working with a similar client group and a good understanding of the needs and challenges posed by young people is desirable Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Ability to provide group work and activities that enable young people to achieve the skills they need to maintain their lives independently An excellent planner and organiser, who is able to manage lots of tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records Top Responsibilities Keep clear records of a young persons journey in relation to their needs, risks, strengths/assets and outcomes. Delivers group or one-to-one sessions for young people that provide a platform for their assets and skills to be recognised and developed Identify and keep track of the needs and the risks presented by the young person to ensure they can keep themselves safe. Record all incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues that require further investigation and share appropriately with staff, managers and safeguarding team. Expected working pattern: You will work on a three week rolling rota with the following hours: M- 1-9; T - 1-9; W - 7-3; T- 7-3; F -1-9. M- 1-9; T - 1-9; W - 1-9; T- 9-5; F -7-3. M- 7-4; T - 7-2; W - 1-9; T- 9-5; F -1-9. The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

YMCA DownsLink Group is a formation of local YMCAs across Sussex and Surrey. We are a charity working to transform the lives of vulnerable young people across Sussex and Surrey. We work to prevent youth homelessness and provide a home to 763 young people every night. We reach a further 10,000 young people and their families through our other key services, such as counselling, support and advice, mediation and youth work, so that all young people can belong , contribute and thrive . The Team YMCA What is Sexual Exploitation (WiSE) works across Brighton and Hove, Surrey and East Sussex to support children and young people to stay safe in their relationships. A small, unique, charitable project specialising in supporting children and young people vulnerable to or experiencing child sexual exploitation. Be a part of a local, supportive team who share the common goal to provide holistic, trauma informed support. The team work collaboratively around creation and sharing of resources, community knowledge, contextual safeguarding and team support. The Role This role involves working with many social issues; LGBTQ young people, unaccompanied minors and a variety of boys and young men's mental health issues including emotional literacy, masculinity and harmful sexual behaviour. The aim of this role is to work in a trauma informed approach remaining child-centred to act as an advocate for the young people affected. You will manage a small caseload of high risk, complex cases of children and young people using session plans around topics such as; healthy relationships, consent, sexual health, porn, boundaries, self-esteem, grooming, child sexual exploitation and child criminal exploitation. Supporting young people with coping mechanisms and their understanding of trauma, how it impacts them now and strategies. Signposting to other suitable agencies around mental health, sexual health, self-harm, suicide ideation, education, financial support etc. In addition, part of the role is to create and deliver group work sessions to young people on topics listed above and on occasion facilitate training to professionals. The Candidate You will have experience of working closely with boys and young men, working independently; with experience of managing a caseload of young people and the ability to build supportive relationships with them. It's essential you have; safeguarding knowledge of and experience managing safeguarding concerns, along with a basic understanding of trauma and how it impacts young people and decision making, confidence having explicit conversations around sex, sexual assaults, porn. In addition, you will engage marginalised people within the community who are at higher risk to Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), enabling safe spaces and engagement. This post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and it is essential you hold a current driving licence and have access to your own car. The Benefits The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We require a painter and decorator to work across our East Sussex sites, redecorating empty bedrooms and completing decoration of internal common areas. You will work as part of a wider maintenance team and amongst project staff to ensure that the homes we offer young people are a high quality and a place where our residents can feel welcomed and valued. Top Criteria You will have excellent painting and decorating skills and will be committed to providing a good service and are aware of the role you play in transforming the lives of the young people we support. You will regularly work independently and sometimes as part of a team, including supporting apprentices to complete their training. You will need to be able to work flexibly and be able to effectively prioritise your work. Top Responsibilities You will undertake both responsive and planned maintenance of painting and decoration services to properties owned or managed by the YMCA and on occasion at external contracts and may occasionally assist with day-to-day maintenance at YMCA DLG sites You will prioritise the workload according to impact on the service and young people, managing and keeping records of work and work requests using YMCA calendar and Facilities Management systems Key Requirements This role involves daily driving and you will need a full valid Driving Licence You will have a relevant qualification in Painting and Decorating (eg City & Guilds, NVQ etc) or substantial experience Expected working pattern: Monday to Friday, wither from 8.00am to 4.00pm or 9.00am to 5.00pm The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you want to help inspire and support them to live a better life? YMCA DownsLink Group are currently recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our inspire team and help deliver the MTAR Programme - coordinating volunteer programmes under the MTAR programme in Guildford Foyer. You will work closely with Volunteer Coordinators in Sussex and the Inspire Manager as well as the Inspire coach and the housing team in Guildford Foyer. You will recruit, onboard, train and support volunteers to provide and support a range of activities in our housing projects, and localities, ensuring that volunteers have a positive experience with YMCA DLG and provide a professional service in their roles. Person Specification We would be particularly interested in candidates with experience of supporting young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers; an understanding and willingness to learn about the issues faced by these young people. A people person, who understands how to motivate, inspire and coordinate a team of volunteers. Excellent people and communication skills. Key Requirements Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young and/or vulnerable people living in supported housing. Experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers and working with young and/or vulnerable people Able to work weekends and evenings as required The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

An exciting opportunity within our supported housing service for young parents in Brighton and Hove has become available. We are recruiting a Project Worker to work alongside our wider housing team to support with the day-to-day operation of our Young Families Project, which houses 22 young families in locations across the City in low and medium supported accommodation. As a team member, you will take an assets-based approach, working with parents and their children in their homes to provide focused family support. As a service, we provide a safe and caring environment for young families, with their aspirations and desires always at the forefront of the support we offer them. Our service seeks to encourage and empower young parents to move forward positively, and to learn and achieve the independent skills they need to live positive and fulfilling lives. Top Responsibilities: You will deliver one-to-one and group sessions to help residents to develop personally and socially so that they can grow in confidence and move towards independence. You will carry a case load of young families, engage them in effective support planning and work with them towards achieving tailored goals and positive outcomes. Key Requirements: You must have experience working with young parents and their children, particularly those considered vulnerable or with multiple and complex needs. You must be able to encourage positive change in the individuals we work with by managing challenging behaviour appropriately. You will be required to coordinate multiple tasks to ensure effective safeguarding of our residents in accordance with health and safety guidelines and should have the ability to engage, motivate, inspire and empower young families. Expected working pattern: The role will be based at both service sites in Brighton and Hove. You will work Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack, please contact Julia Harrison on . The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

Do you have a flair for supporting and inspiring young people to achieve their goals? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment, have a sense of humour and the drive and determination to develop and deliver an outstanding service? If so, we want to hear from you. YMCA DownsLink Group have opened a brand-new 47 bedded supported accommodation service in Hastings for young people between the ages of 16 and 25. We are looking for a Project Worker to work alongside our existing team. Top Criteria Deliver and use Psychologically Informed Environment practices, Trauma-Informed Approaches and Restorative Practice. Enable residents to articulate and achieve their ambitions and aspirations. Support residents to acquire the skills they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Identify, map and encourage the growth of each residents' assets, strengths and talents. Top Responsibilities This is challenging yet rewarding work that helps the young people we support to belong, contribute, and thrive: You will report to the Projects manager and provide detailed records, progression routes and innovative ideas to encourage and empower young people to move forward positively, and to learn and achieve the independent skills they need to live positive and fulfilling lives . Key Requirements Specific knowledge and experience of working with young people leaving care is an advantage. Enhanced DBS will be required. Expected working pattern: 12 noon until 8pm, with half hour unpaid lunch break or a rolling rota, to cover 7 days. i.e. Monday to Wednesday; Thursday & Friday off, Saturday & Sunday to work. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

If you have a passion for working with young people and the drive and determination to develop and deliver an outstanding service, we want to hear from you. We are recruiting to two Senior Project Worker roles: The Senior Project Worker (High Support Housing) will drive the continued success of two 24-hour supported accommodation services for young people aged 16 to 25, who have been, or are at risk, of homelessness. The projects offer high quality accommodation to 21 and 15 residents, including large communal areas and garden spaces, providing opportunities for innovation in 1:1 support and group work activities. The Senior Project Worker (Medium and Transitional Housing) will ensure the safety, security and quality of all supported support services and transitional accommodation units across the City. The service currently supports 38 young people across 10 sites, and 19 young people in commissioned medium supported accommodation, with scope for further developments. We provide a safe and caring environment in which young people are encouraged and empowered to move forward positively, and to achieve the independent skills they need to live positive and fulfilling lives in the future. The experienced and committed staff team adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting young people to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions. Top Responsibilities: Support the team with complex cases and support effective safeguarding process. Coordinate referrals and interviews, conduct tenancy reviews and oversee compliance & maintenance. Utilise restorative practice and develop partnerships. Support the service manager in line managing staff, deputise in their absence and support other services in the locality, as required. Top Criteria: You will have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and have an ability to develop person-centred plans to maximise safety and minimise risk. You will have the ability to coordinate group work and activities that enable young people to achieve the skills they need to maintain their lives independently. You will need to be a competent administrator with the ability to plan, prioritise and use your initiative to solve problems. You will have experience of coordinating and overseeing housing management tasks (voids, arrears management, income and expenditure), and health and safety-related tasks (fire, gas and water safety, building inspections, etc.) Expected working pattern: The Senior Project Worker (High Support Housing) will have a shift pattern over seven days, including: Weekday working between hours of 8am-10pm (maximum of 8 hours per day); One day off in the week; One Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 9am-6pm (maximum 8 hours) every fortnight. The Senior Project Worker (Medium and Transitional Housing) will have a shift pattern over seven days, including: Weekday working between hours of 9am-5pm; One day off in the week; One Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 9am-6pm every fortnight. Flexibility in working pattern may be negotiated, to ensure mutual benefit to the service and post holder. The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Please indicate which role you are applying for in your application, you can apply for both roles. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

YMCA DownsLink Group are currently seeking two experienced and dynamic counsellors to deliver both assessment and treatment sessions to children and young people aged 4-25. The two post-holders will work within a multidisciplinary team and provide virtual counselling sessions, as well as a number of covid-safe face-to-face sessions, to children and young people aged 4-25. You will be given the opportunity to develop triage skills and will join our innovative Children & Young People's (CYP) Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service. The Wellbeing Service is a collaboration between YMCA DownsLink Group, Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust and Southdown. As part of the CYP Wellbeing Service, YMCA DownsLink Group (YMCA DLG) offer a range of short-term interventions tailored to young people's age and presenting needs. These include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, digital counselling, low intensity psychological interventions, group treatments, creative arts & play therapies, social prescribing and family therapy. Role Responsibilities Provide virtual (video) counselling sessions as well as a limited number of covid-safe face to face counselling sessions for children and young people aged 4-25 years old. Carry out initial assessments and liaise with parent/carers, health, education or social care staff where appropriate. Deliver short-term counselling interventions and deal with safeguarding concerns. Record session notes using an NHS patient database system. Key Requirements Qualified counsellor who is experienced in working with young people, including 4-12 year olds, and has at least 2 years post-qualifying experience. BACP Registered/Accredited or registered with another recognised professional body (e.g. UKCP, HCPC, BAAT, BAMT, BADth). Experience of working with 4-12 year olds Experience of using play and creative techniques in counselling Willingness to work every Saturday and the ability to provide after-school and evening appointments. Flexible to work online, or any of the Wellbeing or YMCA bases in Brighton and Hove Expected working pattern: You will work Monday to Friday from 9.ooam to 5.oopm for four days of the week and from 12 noon to 8.00pm on one of the days. The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Room to Rant is a collaboration between AudioActive and YMCA DownsLink Group. The project provides young men with a creative and informal outlet to 'get stuff off their chests'. Five groups run weekly across Sussex, facilitated by professional artist/practitioners where young men will come together to express themselves through rap and spoken word. The Room to Rant Counsellor will be responsible for supporting the young men with their emotional health within the weekly rap workshops, as well as encouraging these young people to access counselling on a 1:1 basis outside of the groups if they feel this would benefit them. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified counsellor to work creatively in a youth based setting. We are offering two part-time roles working 20 hours per week OR one full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Please indicate whether you are applying for the full-time or part-time role in your application. Top Responsibilities Encourage supportive conversations, with the potential for break out one-to-one's if participants express the need to talk in private. Support the lead facilitators (employed by Audio Active) by creatively utilising counselling and other therapeutic skills to lead wellbeing check ins with the group. Leading on any safeguarding concerns that arise in the project. Top Criteria: A 2 years post-qualified counsellor/therapist who is BACP Registered or Accredited, or registered with another recognised professional body (e.g. HPC, UKCP). A skilled and experienced practitioner that can provide direct wellbeing support, advice, guidance and signposting to young men who attend Room to Rant. Experience of working therapeutically with children and young people, ideally in more informal settings working with vulnerable young men. A practitioner who values working creatively, is committed to team working, believes in making a difference to lives of the children and young people they work with, and who can bring passion and professionalism to this post. Expected working pattern: The ideal working pattern will be: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 12.30-9pm and Saturdays - 12-6pm. There will be some flexibility in work pattern given the demands of the role. A key requirement is that you are available for all groups and have availability for 1:1 counselling prior to these sessions: Mondays - Eastbourne 6-9pm Tuesdays - Worthing 6-9pm Wednesdays - Brighton 6-9pm Fridays - Crawley 3-6pm Saturdays - Online 1.30-4pm The working pattern will vary depending on whether a full-time or two part-time roles are offered. If this is a part-time role, it would be split equally with one worker covering West Sussex (Crawley and Worthing) and the other worker covering East Sussex (Brighton and Eastbourne). These workers would then alternate covering the Saturday sessions fortnightly. The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

YMCA DownsLink Group are seeking a Project Assistant to spend person-centred quality time with young people aged 16 to 25 living in two accommodation-based support services. Lansworth House and Gareth Stacey House offer high quality accommodation to 21 and 15 residents respectively, including large communal areas and garden spaces, providing opportunities for innovation in 1:1 support and group work activities. The experienced and committed teams adopt a trauma-informed and psychologically-informed approach to supporting young people who have been or are at risk of homelessness to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions. You will work alongside the teams to maximise opportunities for young people to directly influence the service they experience, and to formulate individual pathways of support. This will include 1:1 work, group work and promoting life skills. You will use creative ways to engage young people and will empower them to identify and achieve goals, increase their resilience and solidify their sense of safety at home and in the community. Top Criteria We are seeking someone friendly, welcoming and professional to work alongside the team to develop safe, boundaried and consistent relationships with the young people living in the services. The ideal candidate would be someone who has understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people and the commitment and dedication to use a range of methods and approaches to enable them to develop and thrive. The Project Assistant will provide in-house support to maximise residents' life skills (shopping, budgeting, cooking, room hygiene, etc) as well as to seek external opportunities for engagement (signposting to agencies, referring into services, attending citywide events, etc). Top Responsibilities Maximising the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors including health and safety protocols, signing in and out of visitors and guests, fire safety, building and room checks Promoting a culture of responsibility to prepare young people for future independence, including confidence building, sourcing and promoting education, work and learning opportunities, paying service charges, managing relationships and adhering to licence agreements and rules. Recording all incidents, accidents and safeguarding issues that require further investigation and sharing appropriately with the staff, managers and safeguarding team. Key Requirements Experienced in and/or passionate about working directly with young people aged 16-25 and able to engage and relate well to this age group Ability to inspire and work proactively with young people to develop their talents A confident and capable communicator with the ability to engage, inspire, enhance learning and provoke thoughtful reflection An excellent planner and organiser, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and keep appropriate records Ability to build strong relationships with professionals in other organisations A commitment to the aims and values of YMCA DownsLink Group Expected working pattern: Shift pattern over 7 days, including: Weekday working across both high support services between the hours of 8am-10pm (maximum of 8 hours per day); One day off in the week; One Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 9am-6pm (maximum 8 hours) every fortnight. Flexibility in working pattern and days may be negotiated, to ensure mutual benefit to the service and post holder. The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday per annum pro rata (plus bank holidays), company Sick Pay scheme, Life Assurance policy (2x your annual salary), Health & Wellbeing cash plan, Employee Assistance programme and Cycle to Work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered. Further Information YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. 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 via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).