Young Person's Housing Advice Worker

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Young Person’s Housing Advice Worker

West Sussex

37 hours per week (or job share considered)

Fixed term till September 2017

£23,205 per annum (pro rata)

YMCA DownsLink Group is looking for a Young Person's Housing Advice Worker.  The post holder will be based within the award winning Prevention of Youth Homelessness Team which supports homeless/vulnerably housed young people across the Districts of West Sussex, in line with the Joint Protocol for the Assessment of Housing and Support Needs of Homeless 16/17 year olds.

The successful candidates will have experience in working with young people and a good knowledge of housing legislation.  Due to the nature of the role, the post holders will be required to work from different bases and undertake home visits.

If you would like to more information on the post please contact Julia Harrison, Advice Services Manager on 01273 624432.

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 3^rd October 2016 at 9am

Interviews date: To be confirmed

Please download an application pack from YMCA DownsLink Group, www.ymcadlg.org/vacancies/, or email recruitment@ymcadlg.org or contact the Human Resources Department at 47 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BE, tel. 01273 222595.