Work for us - YMCA DownsLink Group

Work for us

Join YMCA DownsLink Group and work alongside children and young people across Sussex and Surrey, helping them shape their own futures.

We're looking for talented and passionate people to join our team.

Whether you're starting your career, bringing years of experience, or looking for a new challenge, you'll be joining a supportive and values-led organisation where learning, wellbeing and professional development are encouraged.

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and opportunities to grow your skills and career. Explore our current vacancies below.

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Why join YMCA DownsLink Group?

Every role at YMCA DownsLink Group contributes to improving the lives of children and young people.

Our teams work across housing, mental health, wellbeing and advice services, supporting young people to overcome challenges, build confidence and shape their own futures.

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We provide a supportive environment where people can learn, grow and make a meaningful contribution.

Why people choose us

  • Meaningful work with real impact
  • Supportive and inclusive culture
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Wellbeing, supervision and support.

Our benefits

Financial

  • Enhanced Workplace Pension
  • Life Assurance Policy (2x salary)
  • Real Living Wage Employer

Wellbeing and support

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement with service
  • Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Reflective Practice Supervision (frontline roles)

Lifestyle

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Blue Light Card

Learning and recognition

  • Ongoing CPD opportunities
  • Staff Referral Scheme
  • Long Service Awards.
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Learning and development

Grow your career with us 

We invest in our people and encourage continuous learning and development. 

Whether you're building experience, developing specialist skills or progressing into leadership roles, we provide opportunities to help you grow. 

Opportunities include: 

  • Professional training and qualifications 
  • Safeguarding and trauma-informed practice 
  • Reflective supervision 
  • Coaching and mentoring 
  • Leadership development 
  • Learning on the job 
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Belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion

An inclusive workplace

We want YMCA DownsLink Group to be a place where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.

We celebrate the diversity of our communities and recognise that people bring different identities, experiences, strengths and perspectives. We are committed to advancing equity, challenging barriers and creating opportunities for everyone to contribute, develop and belong.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly groups that are currently under-represented within our organisation.

As part of the application process, we ask candidates to complete a Diversity Monitoring Form. This information is used solely for monitoring purposes and is not seen by recruiting managers or used within the selection process.

Read more about our commitment to Belonging, Voice and Inclusion.

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"I know the work we do makes a real difference. I admire the ethos of supporting and advocating for young people and giving them the chance to shape their own future."

Dialogue Wellbeing Service Manager (West Sussex).

Making a difference

By joining our team, you'll play an important role in helping children and young people across Sussex and Surrey be safe, have their voices heard and shape their own futures.

Our people

Without the dedication, hard work and passion of our staff, trustees and volunteers, we could not deliver the services we provide to children, young people and families. 

Recruitment information

Frequently asked questions

Ready to join us?

Whether you're looking for your next career move or a volunteering opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Questions?

If you have any questions about a role, the application process or working at YMCA DownsLink Group, please contact: [email protected]

We welcome conversations about reasonable adjustments, accessibility and alternative formats throughout the recruitment process.

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