Wellington and District
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
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ENABLEMENT OFFICER - SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICE This vacancy has arisen due to an internal redeployment, creating an opportunity to join our knowledgeable and friendly support team.
Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday – to be agreed with the successful person) Pay: £12.60/hour (pay review expected for April 2026) - may be increased dependent on relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience. About the role We are looking for a caring, motivated Enablement Officer to deliver person-centred, trauma-informed support to young people living in YMCA Wellington & District accommodation. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, but every interaction you have can make a real difference. You'll be: Supporting a caseload of young adults in a mix of shared and self-contained housing Setting and working to SMART targets to enable residents to reach their chosen goals Delivering one-to-one support and guidance and life skills sessions across a range of areas Working with partner agencies Maintaining accurate case records using a range of methods You’ll thrive in this role if you: Are empathetic, patient and non-judgemental Work in a trauma-informed and person centred way Are organised and reliable Work well independently and in a team Have a strong understanding of social, financial and personal issues faced by young adults today Are passionate about empowering young people to develop healthy independence Can form excellent working relationships whilst maintaining professional boundaries Why Join Us? Be part of YMCA — one of the ‘Big Six’ youth organisations globally Join a friendly, supportive team Do work that makes a difference Competitive hourly pay with a planned pay review Opportunities to participate in national and even international YMCA events - we've been involved with visits to India, Denmark, and Thailand in recent years Extra annual leave after 3, 5, and 10 years’ service Our weekly “Praise Prize” , celebrating the little things our team members do to support each other We’re proud finalists at the YMCA Youth Matters Awards 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including advice, wellbeing support, and in-person counselling if needed Access to great discounts and offers through BrightExchange
If you’re reliable, upbeat, and ready to play a key role in changing the lives of young adults, we’d love to hear from you! |
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NOTES FOR APPLICANTS:
You may not be able to complete the application form on a phone or tablet. We recommend using a PC or laptop.
CVs will not be accepted - applications must be done on our application form.
Late applications will not be accepted.
All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check paid for by YMCA Wellington.
We recruit directly and will not consider applications from employment agencies.
We pay the Real Living Wage set by the Real Living Wage Foundation as our minimum.
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