Project Worker - OLAC

Burgess Hill, Crawley & Horsham

37.5 hours per week

Permanent contract

£21,119 per annum

We are recruiting a full time Project Worker to work within our intensive supported housing projects that provide housing to Older Looked After Children aged 16 - 18 years old, with support needs. 

The role will include key-working individuals, as well as engaging the young people who live within the project and supporting them to develop socially, personally and spiritually in order that they may grow in confidence and independence.

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

This role will include working evenings, some weekends and providing 2 sleep-in covers per week. 

Due to this role being based in Burgess Hill, but involving regular travel to Crawley & Horsham, it is essential that you hold a valid driving license and have access to your own transport. 

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 12th September 2016 at 9am Interviews date: To be confirmed                                                                                                

Please download an application pack from YMCA DownsLink Group or contact the Human Resources Department at 47 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BE  

Closing date Monday, September 12th 2016