Safe Space Project Coordinator

Safe Space Project Co-ordinator
Brighton & Hove
10 hours per week
1 Year Fixed contract from 13th March 2017
£26,205 per annum (FTE)

Would you like to coordinate an innovative project in the night time economy of Brighton, that provides first aid, practical and emotional support to people who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and those who are injured?

YMCA DownsLink Group is looking to recruit a dynamic, creative and organised individual to coordinate an innovative project which operates within Brighton’s night time economy.  

This role is office based but may require occasional evening work: You will coordinate and support a team of sessional workers who provide practical and emotional support to people who have become vulnerable, injured or distressed as a result of intoxication due to alcohol and / or drugs, to ensure they receive appropriate medical intervention (if required) and get home safely.  

The project is delivered with the British Red Cross, is based in West Street, Brighton, and operates on a Friday and Saturday night. Most people using the service are aged between 18 and 25 years, however, Safe Space is an all age service.

This post is currently funded until 31st March 2018, with likelihood of further funding.

If you have any questions please contact Mark Cull on 01273 222565.

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: Thursday 2nd February 2017 at 9 am

Interviews date: Friday 10th February 2017

We do not accept CVs.
To apply, 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.