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<h5>Description</h5>37 hours per week / £38,250 &nbsp;per annum / hybrid – based in Hove / working pattern can be discussed at interview.<a href="https://www.ymcadlg.org/ymca-downslink-group-about-us/" target="_blank">Our mission</a>&nbsp;is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.Our Fundraising and Communications team builds meaningful connections with supporters, partners, and the public to raise vital funds and awareness for our work with children and young people. Through strategic campaigns, compelling storytelling, and strong brand management, we champion our mission and amplify youth voices across all channels.We’re looking for a skilled and creative Communications Manager to lead external communications at YMCA DownsLink Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape our messaging, manage media relations, and deliver high-quality content that supports our mission and enhances our reputation. You’ll play a key role in developing campaigns, coordinating communications across platforms and working with partners to raise awareness of our work across Sussex and Surrey. If you’re confident, collaborative, and ready to take ownership of strategic communications, we want to hear from you.Qualifications, knowledge, and experience<ul><li>Proven experience in a communications role, including managing a team.</li><li>Track record of successful multi-channel communications campaigns (media/PR, social media, website, publications, email marketing).</li><li>Experience in crisis communications.</li><li>Charity, not-for-profit, or housing association experience (desirable)</li><li>Exceptional writing and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.</li><li>Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.</li><li>Creative thinker with a flair for engaging content and storytelling.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Google Ads.</li></ul>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Debbie.Watkins@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Debbie.Watkins@ymcadlg.org</a>&nbsp;Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ymcadlg.org</a>CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12 October at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application formSuccessful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.&nbsp;We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleAn inclusive workplace&nbsp;We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.&nbsp;Accessibility&nbsp;If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.&nbsp;Successful applicants&nbsp;are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the&nbsp;Children’s and Adults’ barred lists)&nbsp;check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.&nbsp;

YMCA DownsLink Group

Communications Manager

<h5>Description</h5>37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.<a href="https://www.ymcadlg.org/ymca-downslink-group-about-us/" target="_blank">Our mission</a>&nbsp;is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.<a href="https://www.ymcadlg.org/where-we-work/ymca-worthing/" target="_blank">Worthing Foyer</a>&nbsp;is a 29-bed medium-low supported accommodation for young people between the ages of 16-25 that is staffed 24/7. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Support Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. Situated in the centre of Worthing, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community.Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals.We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Worthing Foyer team.&nbsp;Main areas of responsibilities are:Housing:<ul><li>Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living</li><li>Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law</li><li>Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team</li></ul>Coaching and Engagement:<ul><li>Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives</li><li>Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community </li><li>Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries</li><li>Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance)</li></ul>General:<ul><li>Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working</li><li>Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations</li><li>Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice</li></ul>There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota.&nbsp;Please download the job profile for full role details.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.Experience and Knowledge:<ul><li>Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk</li><li>Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living</li><li>Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs</li><li>Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries</li><li>Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists</li></ul>Skills and Abilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved</li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary</li><li>Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team</li><li>Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills</li><li>Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately</li></ul>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sangeeta.Patel@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Sangeeta.Patel@ymcadlg.org</a>&nbsp;Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ymcadlg.org</a>CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12 October 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.TO APPLY: Please scroll down the page to the application formSuccessful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.&nbsp;We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleAn inclusive workplace&nbsp;We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.&nbsp;Accessibility&nbsp;If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.&nbsp;Successful applicants&nbsp;are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the&nbsp;Children’s and Adults’ barred lists)&nbsp;check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.&nbsp;

Supported Housing Support Worker

Fundraising ManagerHours: 37 hours a weekSalary: £44,100 per annumLocation: Hybrid/Flexible - we have buildings in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Horsham and Bognor Regis, giving flexibility to choose your main base and/or home working.Closing Date: Sunday 5th October, 11.59 pm*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that we are unable to accept sponsorship applications, and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.Are you and experienced fundraiser that can hold and deliver a strategy?We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who can work alone and confidently to shape and grow our fundraising income.At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton &amp; Hove (AUKWSBH), we’re proud of the difference we make but we know we can’t stand still. With an ageing population and increasing demand for our services, we’re looking for a highly experienced Fundraiser Manager to help us grow our voluntary income and deepen our impact even further.This is a pivotal role, leading the development and delivery of a sustainable fundraising strategy that supports our mission to help people love later life.You will initially work alone as we shape and grow the team going forward. You’ll be confident and assertive in working across the different fundraising income streams and with your knowledge and experience, guide us on what we need to do next.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Raise at least £500,000 in new money per annum, with a robust fundraising plan.</li><li>Be an exceptional storyteller and writer, who can translate our impact into powerful cases for support across applications, campaigns and donor appeals.</li><li>Shape the future of fundraising at AUKWSBH, advising on priorities and helping to grow the team.</li></ul>What You’ll Bring<ul><li>Knowledge and expertise in all areas of raising voluntary income, knowing where to spend time and energy for an organisation of our size and location.</li><li>Confidence and compliance of fundraising best practice, fundraising governance and law.</li><li>The ability to work independently, with the scope and ambition to grow the fundraising function and resources over time, including the possibility of line managing staff in future.</li></ul>What We’ll Offer<ul><li>An opportunity to create lasting impact across a well-loved and ambitious organisation.</li><li>A vibrant, values-driven culture where your voice and work matters.</li><li>A flexible, supportive team with big plans and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Hybrid working, with the option to choose your main base from one of our centres (Brighton, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Burgess Hill or Bognor Regis), with the option of home working.</li></ul>For any questions, contact Jo Clarke at <a href="mailto:jo.clarke@ageukwsbh.org.uk" target="_blank">jo.clarke@ageukwsbh.org.uk</a>.BenefitsWe value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:<ul><li>Flexible working options Ongoing professional development 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles) Blue Light Card eligibility BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Electric Vehicle Scheme</li></ul>How to ApplyTo apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at <a href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/" target="_blank">Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove</a>. Then submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We embrace innovation (yes, AI too!), but most importantly, we want to hear your voice.Alternatively you can download our application form <a href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/get-involved/work-for-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">Age UK West Sussex, Brighton &amp; Hove (aukwsbh) current vacancies</a>Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If this applies to you, please indicate this clearly in your application.We are unable to accept sponsorship applications and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.Who We AreAt Age UK West Sussex, Brighton &amp; Hove, we’re on a mission to change the way we age. As a local, independent charity and proud network partner of the national Age UK, we’re the go-to for expert guidance and support in later life. Whether it’s tackling issues like poverty, ageism and loneliness or helping people stay healthy, independent, informed and connected—we ensure that no one has to navigate later life alone.Through our advice services, wellbeing programmes and vibrant community centres, we empower older people with the support, companionship and activities they need to live life to the fullest. Our VIP values—Valued, Included, Passionate—drive everything we do, creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels heard and respected.If you want to make a real difference, come and join us.Equity, Diversity &amp; InclusionWe’re proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe in removing barriers so that everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability, has the opportunity to thrive.As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident programme, we actively support applications from disabled candidates and ensure fair, inclusive recruitment practices. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.We also value the experience and contributions of older workers and are committed to age-friendly employment practices that support people at every stage of life.We encourage individuals to let us know about any reasonable adjustments they may need, whether during the application process, interviews, or in the workplace, to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, or need support with your application, please let us know at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk</a> and we’ll be in touch.

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