Independent Living Support Worker – Accommodation

YMCA Trinity Group – Accommodation ‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’

Permanent Accommodation Project Worker

Job Reference APW-QAH-0426

Location Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1ND

Our Cambridge accommodation site features 80 rooms, providing a safe and supportive home for young people aged 16–25. At Queen Anne House, our dedicated team of accommodation workers offers ongoing support and encouragement, helping residents build confidence and independence.

As an Accommodation Project Worker, you’ll help young people build the skills they need to live independently, offering support through personalised plans, key working, and life skills coaching. You’ll help create a safe, welcoming space where residents feel at home, while also pitching in with the day‑to‑day running of the service.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a warm, approachable manner and a focus on excellent face‑to‑face support.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality and the importance of professional boundaries.
• Able to work in a respectful, non‑judgemental, and inclusive way.
• Confident and positive when engaging with young people, building trust and rapport.
• Stays calm and focused under pressure, even in challenging situations.
• Comfortable using computers and digital tools in day‑to‑day tasks.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to support others.

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

40 Hours Per Week. A combination of Early Shifts (8am‑4:30pm) and Late Shifts (1:30pm‑10pm) working over a 7‑day rota. The role also includes working alternate weekends and includes on call duties.

Salary: £28,246.40 per annum

Additional benefits we offer include:

• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
• Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme).
• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Rhys Walters, Accommodation Manager  Email rhy / re

Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non‑UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.