Support Worker (out of hours) – Bank

Working at YMCA Northamptonshire is more than just a job, it’s a chance to make a difference, an opportunity to be part of making a positive impact on local young people in our community.

In Autumn 2024, YMCA Northamptonshire re-started charitable services with the launch of a new supported housing project specifically for young people leaving care. We provide a welcoming and safe place for up to 13 young people to live as well as a range of support services to help them into employment and move towards an independent future.

We are looking for people to join our night team on Bank hours to provide support to our residents when traditional services are closed. This team works in the crucial out of hours period where residents can often feel at their lowest and need support, empathy and to feel safe. We are looking for individuals who are friendly, caring, and empathetic and can use these skills to effectively manage challenging behaviours and residents who are facing crisis both physically and mentally.

You will have experience of working with vulnerable adults or young people, ideally within a supported housing environment or experience of working with young people who have experienced those leaving care environment or related field. You will be an excellent communicator with good planning and organisational skills along with an ability to motivate young people within a challenging environment. You will most importantly have people skills and empathy.

The shifts are overnight on a rota basis including week days, weekends and bank holidays.  A typical shift is 8pm to 8am.

Our team is key to us in achieving our goals and we value and invest in all our employees to ensure that collectively, we provide the best support possible to our young people to help them reach their potential.

Enhanced DBS required.  YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire is an equal opportunities employer.