Want a career that makes a difference? Are you looking for a job that you can be proud of and passionate about?
Why Work For Us?
Our strength as an organisation lies in the quality of our people; it is their passion and dedication that sets us apart. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. We are committed to building a culturally diverse team, and therefore encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates to help us reflect our world and the communities we work alongside.
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Our Values
YSS’s values are entrenched in the culture of our organisation and are the guiding principles that underline the work of our practitioners.
Inquisitive: Ask questions to challenge conventions to spark ideas and learning.
Adaptive: To help people overcome diverse situations or setbacks.
Optimistic: Maintain a positive outlook and focus on practical solutions.
Trustworthy: Honest and reliable.
Inclusive: Looking for ways to minimise and remove barriers for individuals.
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Join Our Team
We offer career opportunities across a variety of services, functions, and locations. In addition to becoming a valued member of our team, our employee benefits and wellbeing package includes:
- Flexible working / hybrid working / compressed hours
- Annual leave of 24 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 26 days after two years of service)
- Health and wellbeing plan
- Pension scheme
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Induction and commitment to ongoing training
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Commitment to Training and Development
We know that our performance as an organisation is dependent upon the level of skill and professionalism of our staff. We encourage a culture of continuous professional development, and our core training package is an essential part of the induction process. Our core training includes:
- Safeguarding (level relevant to role)
- ABC Trauma Tier 2 (Practitioners)
- EDI Awareness
Contact Us
If you have any queries or are interested in finding out more about opportunities at YSS, please email recruitment@yss.org.uk.