Thank you for your interest in the position of Housing Coach at YMCA Cheshire.
The Housing Coach role is crucial to the work we do at our dispersed properties in the community, working with up to 21 young people and prepare them to move on to independent living.
· 2.5 year contract
Interviews: 27th June or 30th June 2025
· Start date: July 2025
Job Purpose:
YMCA Cheshire is providing 4 extra units of supported accommodation for young people commissioned by Homes England. The Housing Coach will work with young people in dispersed properties, as they create new futures. They will prepare young people for moving on to independent living.
Duties and responsibilities:
Referral Process
· Assist the HRS Manager with the referral process;
· Undertaking an initial interview with each young person to explain what the service provides, and any special requirements they may have.
· Undertake a comprehensive Risk and Needs Assessment with each referral, ensuring that the views of young people and key professionals are taken into account.
· Keep the Placement Team updated with all moves in and out of the service
· Take responsibility for referrals in the absence of the HRS Manager
Tenancy sign up
· Ensure each new person is inducted into their accommodation thoroughly covering all aspects of Health and Safety and what people need to do in any kind of emergency or crisis.
· Ensure that each Tenant adequately understands their rights and responsibilities.
· Carry out tenancy sign ups in the absence of HRS Manager
Support/outcomes for Young People
· Carry a caseload of 4 young people
· Work with young people to establish a personal pathway through the service, building on their existing Pathway Plan, review every 4 weeks as young people adapt their goals to reflect their development needs and aspirations
· Work with young people’s social workers and PAs to ensure positive outcomes are met for young people
· Ensure appropriate response to the needs of resident presenting in a crisis.
· Work in close partnership with other organisations to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of young people
· Complete Risk Assessment Management Plans and review every 4 weeks
· Provide support at times that are convenient to the young person, including potential support in the evenings and at weekends
· Attend Pathway Plans and all other meetings as necessary in partnership with social services
· Accompany young people to meetings and appointments.
· As far as possible, ensure all young people gain the necessary skills to live independently and by directing young people to relevant GLO Academy courses.
· Encourage young people to explore their interests, hobbies and build up meaningful connections in the community.
· Encourage young people into volunteering, work, education, employment and training.
· Liaise with other staff at YMCA Cheshire about young people accessing the wider GLO Academy and facilities
· Help young people manage a budget and maximise their income (eg through PIP or Universal Credit)
· When they are ready to move ensure young people are supported in the transition from semi-supported living to their own accommodation.
· Collect resident feedback and case stories through consultations, formal meetings, and in writing
· Ensure appropriate record keeping using YMCA Cheshire’s existing systems
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £14.42 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 14/07/2025
