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Position: Housing Engagement Worker – Central

Pay: £10.78 per hour

Location: Central, Norwich

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week on a 4 week rolling rota – Shifts from 7:45am – 10:15pm over 7 days.

Job Role: 

• To provide an environment for residents with a programme of positive activities, that is safe, supportive and secure, to address the variety of barriers young people face. Ensuring residents feel included in the needs, risk and planning of the service they will receive, to move through a pathway to more independent living. Whilst on duty, to provide support to other staff in the service and to ensure the health and safety, security and well-being of service users, staff and visitors.
• Further information can be found at – Housing Engagement Worker Central Job Description

The Organisation:

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. Working at YMCA Norfolk is an opportunity to be a part of an organisation which is challenging, innovative, rewarding and fun! We place young people at the heart of all we do and are committed to building an organisation that is responsive to the needs of young people and our stakeholders.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Knowledge of housing legislation including tenancy management and the issues facing homeless young people. An understanding of needs and risk assessments and knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Young People. You will need previous experience of working in a support or housing setting and the ability to implement restorative and possession procedures to respond to anti-social behaviour and breaches of tenancy.  You will need to be willing to work unsocial hours.

What you’ll get in return:

• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Regular line management and support
• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Staff discounts at Stepping Stones Café, Williams Kitchen, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Beth Powell on 07597572985 or beth.powell@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete an Housing Engagement Worker Application and a Survey Form and forward along with a copy of your CV to careers@ymcanorfolk.org

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Interview date: TBC

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment.

Hours:                   Up to 38 hrs per week (flexible)

Pay:                       £9.13 per hour

Location: Muddy Puddles Nursery, Norwich

Responsible to: Nursery Room Lead

Job Purpose: This job is responsible for supporting the Room Supervisor and/or Deputy Nursery Manager in providing a high-quality nursery provision, catering for children aged from 2 months to 5 years, at the Nursery. The nursery is committed to the overarching aim of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework which guides the work of all our early years’ practitioners. The primary focus of the role is to deliver a range of high quality creative and developmental nursery activities in line with policies and practice of the Nursery that meet standards and regulatory requirements.

YMCA Norfolk provides housing and family support in the county of Norfolk and we have
done so since 1856 we work with local authorities and social housing providers to offer
housing for vulnerable young people homeless or at risk of homelessness. We also provide
family support to those in need through local schools and within family homes. We offer
sports and youth clubs in the county of Norfolk to give young people a place to go and
socialise and get fit. We are proud of our heritage and ability to provide support to those in
need.

In April 2021 we opened Muddy Puddles Nursery to provide care and learning
opportunities for the families and young children of Norwich. This service will offer families
childcare from birth to 5, offering a wide range of activities, support and communications
during their early years.

The key elements of the post are to:

a) Work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative
and creativity and fostering an environment which
encourages the children’s all-round development and
where high standards of care are provided
b) Act as a keyworker to allocated children
c) Encourage the participation of parents and carers
d) Work towards and achieve the agreed Key Performance
Indicators and performance objectives and ensure a high
level of service is always provided.

Future progression to Nursery Room Leader may be possible following a proven period in this role.

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Beth Powell on 01603 621263 Ext 161 or beth.powell@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete:

and forward along with your CV to careers@ymcanorfolk.org

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment.

In May 2021, YMCA Norfolk will be launching their new Community Hub in the heart of Norwich on Aylsham Road. The beautifully renovated Jubilee Hall aims to provide a space to welcome individuals, families and friends through its crafted areas for all including: the community café, a children’s nursery, youth clubs, a soft play centre and on site pastoral support.

Position: Explorers Soft Play Assistant

Pay: £8.91 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:  Explorers Soft Play, Aylsham Road, Norwich

Hours per week:  1 x 14 hr per week role and 1 x 17 hr per week role (predominantly shifts will be weekends and possibly weekday afternoons but may be subject to change)

Job Role:

• To supervise the soft play facilities. To set up and maintain a safe and clean environment for clients. To help co-ordinate children’s parties and assist with catering provision.

Further information about the roles can be found here – Explorers Assistant JD

The Organisation:

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people, valuing the skills and attributes of every member of our team and personal development plans enabling staff to focus on aspirations and fulfil their potential. Work with us and make every day count, helping young people towards a brighter future.

What you’ll get in return:

• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Access to Company Pension Scheme
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Both YMCA Norfolk Café’s

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Beth Powell on 07597572985 or beth.powell@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete  an Application for Employment – and a Survey Form and forward both along with a copy of your CV to careers@ymcanorfolk.org

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 17^th May 2021

Interview date: TBC

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment

Position: Site Supervisor

Pay: £9.18 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:  Norwich

Hours per week:  15 Hours per week

Job Role:

• To provide and manage the day to day maintenance for YMCA Norfolk’s Community Hub including its grounds and services

Further information about the role can be found here – Site Supervisor JD

The Organisation:

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people, valuing the skills and attributes of every member of our team and personal development plans enabling staff to focus on aspirations and fulfil their potential. Work with us and make every day count, helping young people towards a brighter future.

What you’ll get in return:

• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Stepping Stones Café

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Beth Powell on 07597572985 or beth.powell@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please forward a copy of your up to date CV to careers@ymcanorfolk.org

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 12^th April 2021

Interview date: TBC

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment.

Position: Training & Development Officer

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:  A mixture of time spent in Norwich, other YMCA Norfolk locations and remote working from home.

Hours per week:  22.5 hours per week

Job Role:

• To deliver the effective induction, training and development of staff as part of support of the wider HR service.

Further information about the roles can be found here – YMCAN Training Development Officer JD

The Organisation:

YMCA Norfolk is a great place to work, offering meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people, valuing the skills and attributes of every member of our team and personal development plans enabling staff to focus on aspirations and fulfil their potential. Work with us and make every day count, helping young people towards a brighter future.

What you’ll get in return:

• Healthshield Health Care Plan
• Health and wellbeing events and activities
• Family friendly policies
• In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
• Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Regular line management and support
• Staff discount at Stepping Stones Café

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Beth Powell on 07597572985 or beth.powell@ymcanorfolk.org

To apply, please complete an Application for Employment and a Survey Form and forward both along with a copy of your CV to careers@ymcanorfolk.org

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 22^nd February 2021.

Interview date: TBC

YMCA Norfolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment