Bank Cover  Worker – Hastings Young People’s Service (HYPS)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Cover Worker to play a vital role in providing flexible support across our Young People’s Accommodation Service.

Position: Bank Cover Worker
Location: Hastings/St Leonards-on-Sea
Salary: £12 per hour
Hours: 0
Contract: Bank Cover Worker Agreement
Closing Date: Monday 13 January 2025

About the Role:
In this bank position, you will provide essential support at our high-support accommodation for young people aged 16-25 with complex needs at Stage One (7 Brittany Road) and our more independent Stage Three flats at 73 Filsham Road. Our services support residents on a journey towards independent living through a structured life skills program covering essential topics, including cooking, budgeting, social skills, health and safety, and employment readiness.

You will cover staff absences, working independently to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. Responsibilities include overseeing building security, assessing risk, managing incidents, and monitoring the safety of the building overnight. Shifts vary across both sites, with a mixture of early, late, wake-in, and sleep-in shifts.

If you are compassionate, resilient, and committed to supporting young people on their journey to independence, we encourage you to apply and become part of the BHT Sussex team.

About BHT Sussex:
BHT Sussex is a people-led organisation with a mission to inspire change across Sussex. As a Bank Support Worker, you will support young people using a psychologically informed, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach, equipping them with the tools they need to live independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work according to the Lone Working Policy to maintain safety while covering staff absences.

• Provide responsive, sensitive support to residents, with an understanding of race, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.

• Support clients using a strengths-based approach in a psychologically informed environment (PIE) to help young people navigate complex needs and develop resilience.

• Operate the door entry system at each site and manage access to the building.

• Adhere to Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies, reporting concerns in line with BHT Sussex procedures.

Person Specification:
To excel as a Bank Support Worker at BHT Sussex, you will demonstrate strong communication skills and commitment to our values. Essential requirements include:

• Experience supporting young people (ages 16-25) with complex needs.

• Experience working with individuals impacted by issues such as resettlement, substance misuse, mental health challenges, trauma, or offending histories, using a strength-based, solution-focused approach.

• Ability to remain calm and effectively manage conflict, setting fair and proportionate boundaries.

• Knowledge of Child Protection and Adult Protection policies and reporting procedures.

• Good understanding of Health and Safety in a residential setting.

In return:

In recognition of our commitment to staff, BHT Sussex has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People. We are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment.

You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:

• Medical cash plan with Medicash
• 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility rules)
• Access to BHT Learning & Development platform
• Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and work-related concerns
• The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year

BHT Sussex is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to encouraging equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace. As an employer we are committed to promoting and supporting our people’s social, physical and psychological health at work. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments if called for interview. BHT Sussex welcomes applications from individuals with lived experience.

BHT Sussex reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

An Enhanced with Adults and Children DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required on all successful applicants as a condition of employment for this post.