YMCA Robin Hood Group
Selby, UK
We're not looking for heroes. Heroes turn up, save the day and leave. The children who live with us need something much rarer. They need adults who stay. Adults who keep showing up, even when trust takes time. Adults who remain calm when emotions run high. Adults who understand that sometimes the most important thing you can offer a child is consistency. The children who live in our homes have experienced significant challenges in their lives. Some have learning disabilities, autism, or complex emotional needs. Many have learnt through experience that adults don't always stick around. That's where you come in. Success in this role doesn't always look the way people imagine. Sometimes it's helping a child attend school for the first time in weeks. Sometimes it's teaching a young person how to cook their favourite meal. Sometimes it's supporting someone through a difficult day safely. Sometimes it's hearing a child laugh more than they did when they first moved in. The biggest...
