We are recruiting a Senior Night Support Worker to provide waking night cover, and line manage a small team of Night Support Workers

This is an exciting opportunity to work across our supported housing projects in West Sussex, which provide accommodation to 16 - 25 year olds with varied support needs, while developing your supervision and management skills.

Experience working with a similar client group and an understanding of the needs of and challenges posed by these young people is essential. 

You will be require to act as the main link between day and night management of the organisation, providing support to staff and residents, and continuing the process of development in the team. 

This role is an integral part of the support team, in particular ensuring the projects are safe, secure and quiet throughout the night.

The role is challenging, varied and interesting, and involves working alongside highly skilled teams to provide an excellent service to the young people we accommodate. The successful candidate will also be responsible for various administration tasks. 

The rota is 5 nights on and 3 nights off. This is a waking shift and the hours of work vary between 8pm and 8am. You will need to be a car driver as you will need to travel between projects across West Sussex. A vehicle is provided.

YMCA DownsLink Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd March 2015 Interviews date: To be confirmed