YMCA Crewe is a well-established provider of accommodation for people who have experienced homelessness. We have a 55 bed supported accommodation project in Gresty Road and other flats and houses in the area. We have a growing number of After School Clubs and parenting groups.

We are seeking to recruit a Community Development and Pastoral support Manager. This is an exciting time at YMCA Crewe, as we seek to grow and develop our services in line with the needs of the local community we serve. YMCA Crewe is currently undertaking an Options Appraisal to scope out our future journey for the next five years, therefore the Community Development and Pastoral Support Manager will have the opportunity to grow and develop services from the front of our Gresty Road building and reach out to people in a holistic and pastoral way. The role will be part of the management and expected to challenge and encourage the organisation to reach its full potential to serve the local community enabling people to Belong, Contribute and Thrive

This is a full time role (40 hours per week) including some evening and weekend work. The salary is £25,000 per annum.

We are passionate and enthusiastic about our work and love an energetic “can do” attitude in staff.

The successful applicant will

·       Develop opportunities for community interaction and engagement in and around Crewe, specifically at YMCA Gresty Road building.

·       Represent YMCA Crewe locally and nationally

·       Develop and manage relationships across the public, business, faith and third sectors in line with the requirement of the role.

·       Provide and co-ordinate Chaplaincy/Pastoral support to Service Users, Community Groups, Staff and Volunteers

YMCA Crewe is committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.

YMCA Crewe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS check.

It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a practising Christian

Application Process

·       Contact sue.bishop@ymcacrewe.org.uk for an application pack

·       The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 31^st August

·       Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Friday 4th September