Reporting to: General Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week, 8am - 4pm or 1:30pm - 9:30pm, on a rota including 1 weekend in 4 with on call enhancement

About the Role:

YMCA Reading are looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our dedicated team. In this role, you'll provide practical, emotional, and person-centred support to help our young people (including young parents), aged 18 - 25, gain the confidence and skills they need to move into independent living.

What You'll Be Doing:

* Supporting residents, including 4 young parents, as part of our 40-unit service

* Delivering tailored, person-centred support that encourages independence and builds self-esteem

* Creating structured support plans using tools such as Outcome Stars and Risk Assessments

* Working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to help residents achieve their goals

* Keeping clear and accurate records using basic IT/admin skills

What we're looking for:

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

* Empathetic and resilient, with a genuine interest in supporting young people

* Experienced in working with vulnerable young people and/or young parents

* Skilled in communication and teamwork

* Comfortable with basic admin and using a PC (training will be given on our systems)

* Experienced in Safeguarding

Role details:

* Shift pattern: 8am - 4pm or 1:30pm - 9:30pm, on a rota including 1 weekend in 4

* On-call enhancement: £200 per week when on-call

* Full-time position with opportunities for learning, development, and career progression

What we offer:

* Private medical insurance

* Free flu vaccination

* Cycle to work scheme

* Discounted food in our Cafe

* Tech Scheme

* Discount on hire of our community spaces.

* Free on site Parking

* Company pension

Any appointment will be subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS check

Why Join us?

Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

YMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. These are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home, acceptance, guidance, friendship, physical and mental health, academic support, employability skills, and access to real opportunities

Many young people have never known these things, other people have lost one or more as they grew up, but we all need them. All of us.

At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community