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.
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.
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
Meet Alice(opens in new tab)
"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.
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.