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<h5>Description</h5>37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours‘on-call rota’At YMCA DownsLink Group,&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.Our Values -&nbsp;we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections&nbsp;- guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.We are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you.As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymcadlg.org/where-we-work/ymca-eastbourne-and-hailsham/" target="_blank">Eastbourne and Hailsham services</a> - supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. You will be based at our Eastbourne Foyer, located in the heart of Eastbourne, where the service maintains strong connections with and contributes actively to the local community. The role also involves travel across Eastbourne and Hailsham to our other East Sussex sites.Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported.&nbsp;In delivering&nbsp;the role, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager, while supporting the wider team to deliver consistent, compassionate support. You will be responsible for:Service Provision:&nbsp;Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they&nbsp;meet&nbsp;the requirements of the service specification including compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted regulations. Oversee the residents’ referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services team to complete estate inspections and health and safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents team to create a rent payment culture.Leadership and&nbsp;People Management:&nbsp;Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring&nbsp;the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people&nbsp;to enable them to achieve&nbsp;their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries.General:&nbsp;Be a member of the out of hours ‘on call’ rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices.About You – If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.You will bring experience of working in supported housing or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, alongside experience in managing or supervising a team. You will have a strong understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a solid grounding in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments.You will be an effective communicator with confident facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with calmness and clarity. You will also have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, and a clear understanding of how to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting, supportive relationships.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Josephine.Stockford@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Josephine.Stockford@ymcadlg.org&nbsp;</a>. 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 25 January 2026 at midnight.TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.An 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.

YMCA DownsLink Group

Deputy Supported Housing Manager

<h5>Description</h5>36 hours per week / £36,530 per annum pro rata / permanent / working two days onsite and three days from home, working pattern to be discussed at interviewAt YMCA DownsLink Group, <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.&nbsp;We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.Our Values -&nbsp;we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections&nbsp;- guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.<a href="https://www.brightonandhovewellbeing.org/" target="_blank">Brighton &amp; Hove Wellbeing service</a>&nbsp;is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group. We offer a variety of support including counselling and psychological therapies to children and young people within Brighton and Hove.We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Wellbeing Children &amp; Young People's (CYP) Lead to support and shape our therapeutic services for young people in Brighton and Hove.Overview of key areas of responsibility:Leadership<ul><li>Provide line management support and supervision to wellbeing workers (e.g. counsellors, practitioners, therapists, link workers and trainees).</li><li>Work alongside a team of leads to support the running, development and management of the service.</li><li>Lead induction, mentoring, and training of new staff, trainees, and volunteers.</li><li>Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team.</li></ul>Core Clinical<ul><li>Carry out individual counselling assessments of children and young people and make appropriate referrals.</li><li>Provide guidance and oversight for complex or high-risk cases.</li><li>Ensure all interventions are evidence-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed.</li><li>Develop and oversee counselling protocols, therapeutic pathways, and risk assessment frameworks.</li></ul>Safeguarding and Risk<ul><li>Lead and give oversight for safeguarding concerns, embedding a safeguarding-first culture across the service.</li><li>Work to&nbsp;ensure all counsellors, staff, and volunteers are trained, confident, and compliant in safeguarding practice.</li><li>Implement robust risk assessment and management processes.</li><li>Monitor safeguarding incidents, identify themes, and strengthen safeguarding practice.</li><li>Liaise with schools, health, social care, police, and other agencies in safeguarding matters.</li></ul>Service Development<ul><li>Work with the Service Manager, Leads and Clinical Leads to strengthen and expand counselling provision, including group work.</li><li>Triage referrals and represent the service in multi-agency triage meetings.</li><li>Promote and develop opportunities for community participation and youth voice in service design.</li><li>Build strong relationships with schools, health services, local authorities, commissioners, and community partners.</li><li>Represent the service at local and regional forums, influencing CYP wellbeing strategies.</li></ul>Please download the job profile (below), which includes detailed role description and person specification.Qualifications, knowledge, and experience<ul><li>More than 2 years post-qualified at graduate or post graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent [of two years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy].</li><li>BACP Registration or Accreditation and/or eligible for other Professional Accreditation e.g. UKCP/HPC.</li><li>Strong team-management and line-management experience is required, including demonstrated experience in supervising, developing, and supporting staff.</li><li>An in depth understanding of counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models.</li><li>A sound understanding of child developmental processes, Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures, along with proven experience in safeguarding young children.</li><li>Solid experience in delivering counselling and assessment, along with experience with high-risk/complex cases.</li><li>Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, with the ability&nbsp;to work within time-limited frameworks.</li></ul>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Conrad.%20Foote@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Conrad. Foote@ymcadlg.org</a>. 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 11 January 2026 at midnight. Proposed interview date Thursday 15 January.TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the online application form.Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.An 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 will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.

Wellbeing Children & Young People's (CYP) Lead

JOB TITLE: 			Housekeeping Services LeadCONTRACT TYPE: 	PermanentDEPARTMENT: 		Site ServicesHOURS: 			Part time working, 30 hours per weekSALARY: 			£22,276.80 - £25,969.80&nbsp;per annum for 30 hours per week, depending on experience (Grade NN4a-c)CLOSING DATE: 		19 January 2026, however, we will shortlist applications as we receive them, therefore, this role					may close at any timeINTERVIEW DATE: 	We will arrange interviews on an ad-hoc basis​A rare, exciting leadership opportunity has arisen to join our Site Services team, at our state of the art hospice in Pease Pottage, home to outstanding care facilities.​Are you an experienced Housekeeper with experience of working in Healthcare or Hospitality setting where cleanliness &amp; the environment matters?&nbsp; If you have a passion for supporting an efficient service, supporting patient care, all whilst achieving a positive work life balance this, this role could be for you.​We are seeking a candidate who can bring their unique skills, motivate and lead a competent team and ensure our standards of cleanliness and care remain outstanding.​About you:The successful candidate will be a talented Leader, supporting the team in the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective Housekeeping &amp; in-house laundry service. Your leadership &amp; communication skills, will lead your team of Assistant Housekeepers ensuring patient &amp; family requirements are met with care and compassion. Supporting our team of Nurses, bringing knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control. High quality presentation and superb attention to detail are key features of this role.​Why join St Catherine's?&nbsp;Our current postholder shares ''Leading the Housekeeping team at Hospice has been one of the most meaningful roles of my career. Supporting nurses to deliver exceptional end-of-life care, alongside such a dedicated team, has given me a real sense of purpose and life balance. I would encourage anyone with compassion and commitment to consider this role—it’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference''​The post is offered on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week. Your normal shifts pattern will be 7.30am to 3.30pm or 11am to 7pm. You also will benefit from an enhanced pay rate for working your share of occasional weekends &amp;&nbsp; bank holidays.​The care we provide is highly valued by the patients we care for and their loved ones. When you join St Catherine’s, you will be joining a supportive team all working towards a&nbsp;big ambition: to help everyone face death informed, supported and pain free. If that sounds like something you’d find fulfilling, please apply today.​Employees at St Catherine’s Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days holiday, increasing with length of service to 30 days + public holidays</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 1 week of annual leave</li><li>Day off for volunteering</li><li>Day off for moving house</li><li>Blue Light Card</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>Generous Pension – Up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension</li><li>Enhanced maternity/adoption pay</li><li>Life Assurance – 4x basic salary</li><li>Pay enhancement of unsocial hours</li><li>Flu Jabs</li><li>Counselling Offering</li><li>Discounted Gym</li><li>Schwartz rounds</li><li>Wellbeing Supervision (aka clinical supervision)</li><li>Career pathway and progression</li></ul>​For a full job description, please <a href="https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Handlers/RichTextEditorImageDownload.ashx?file=/SkRQUyUyMEhvdXNla2VlcGluZyUyMExlYWQlMjBEZWMlMjAyNS5wZGY=" target="_blank">click here.</a>​If this role sounds like it could be for you, please apply now.​If you don't have a CV and would like to complete our application form, this can be&nbsp;found&nbsp;<a href="https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Handlers/RichTextEditorImageDownload.ashx?file=/TWFzdGVyJTIwQXBwbGljYXRpb24lMjBGb3JtJTIwODExMjIuZG9j" target="_blank">here.&nbsp;</a>​This role is subject to a Standard DBS check. By applying you are confirming you have read the Standard Check Privacy Policy for applicants <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies</a> and understand how DBS will process your personal data and the options available to applying.​We are located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL.​Please note a requirement of all roles at St Catherine’s is to complete mandatory E-learning training and remain compliant with this throughout your employment.​​Please ensure you have read our employee and recruitment privacy statement prior to applying for this role.​If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this role further, please give us a call on 01293 447353.

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