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Job title: Buildings Cleaner Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Part-time Working hours: Multiple roles available including 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri), 16 hours per week (Sat-Sun) and 8 hours per week (Sat-Sun) Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for a Buildings Cleaner to join our team and provide a comprehensive cleaning service to YMCA Bournemouth’s accommodation schemes within BCP. As part of the role, you will work within the housing department, ensuring all our accommodation schemes are cleaned to a high standard and are safe and welcoming for our residents. This role will involve:

• Daily cleaning
• Sanitisation
• Waste disposal
• Deep cleaning as and when necessary
• Health and safety compliance

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies:

• Physical fitness and the ability to perform demanding tasks
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Good verbal communication

Personal attributes:

• We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and committed to providing a high standard of cleaning within our housing schemes
• You should be comfortable working alongside others and working independently with minimal supervision
• You should have a positive and approachable attitude
• Empathy and understanding towards our residents are essential
• You must be reliable and trustworthy

Qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience in housekeeping or cleaning (essential)
• NVQ (or equivalent) in cleaning and/or support (desirable)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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Job title: General Cleaning Assistant Location: Poole Employment type: Part-time Working hours: 8 Hours per week (Wednesday) Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour Application closing date: 08.12.2025 Interview date(s): 10.12.2025 About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for a general cleaning assistant to join our team and contribute to the general upkeep of the facility, to ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our members. This individual will also be available for overtime when staff are on holiday or off due to sickness. As part of the role, you will work within the sports and leisure department, ensuring attention to detail, pride in maintaining high standards and the ability to work independently and manage time effectively. This role will involve:

• Cleaning and maintaining toilets and shower blocks
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Tidying and sanitising studios
• Emptying and managing bins
• General upkeep of the facility

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies:

• Reliability and commitment to the role
• Pride in the facility
• Able to work independently
• Previous cleaning experience

Personal attributes:

• Punctual, proactive and hardworking
• Able to work independently
• Reliable and flexible

Qualifications and experience:

• Cleaning experience

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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Job title: Early Years Practitioner L3 Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Full-time Working hours: 35 Hours per week Monday-Friday (term time only, excluding bank holidays) This is a term time plus one week position. During the extra week, the practitioner will support the preschool holiday club position. Hourly rate: £12.37 per hour Application closing date: 08.12.2025 Interview date: 11.12.2025 About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 to join our team and promote the care, learning and development of all children at Teddy’s Preschool. We are a 0-4 setting in Pokesdown where our recent Ofsted inspection (September 2025) recognised the work of the team in delivering a child-led learning environment, where children’s interests guide learning, and that their approach supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. As part of the role, you will work within the Preschool, ensuring an accessible, inclusive environment where all children thrive and achieve their potential. This role will involve:

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children and families
• Promoting high standards of learning for children
• Working as part of a close, committed team to ensure that safeguarding and child protection is at the forefront of all you do

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies:

• Able to demonstrate a strong, holistic knowledge of child development
• To observe and support all children on their individual journey

Personal attributes:

• Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families
• We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and committed practitioner who shares our passion to improve the outcomes for children and families
• The ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, showing empathy and understanding

Qualifications and experience:

• NVQ 3 or equivalent childcare qualification (essential)
• Foundation in safeguarding (L2) (essential)
• GCSE English and maths or equivalent (desirable)
• Evidence of SEN training or experience (desirable)
• Pediatric first aid certificate (desirable)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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Job title: Accommodation and Support Worker Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Part-time and full-time role available Working hours: 20 and 40 hours per week available, including bank holidays and weekends Salary: £13,520.04 - £27,040.08 per annum About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for an accommodation and support worker to join our team and contribute to providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. As part of the role, you will work within the housing department. We play a vital role to help our residents achieve stability, independence and personal growth. You’ll provide day-to-day support within our accommodation services, building positive relationships and empowering our residents to overcome challenges and move towards long-term housing and wellbeing. This role will involve:

• Offering person-cantered support to our residents to develop life skills and achieve their personal goals
• To support our residents to manage tenancy responsibilities and access relevant services
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with partner agencies
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents
• Assisting with day-to-day operations, including health and safety checks and incident reporting

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies:

• Someone who genuinely cares about people and wants to make a difference in our community
• A compassionate, non-judgemental approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good organisational and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Personal attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a diverse environment
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Assertiveness
• Passion for helping others and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults

Qualifications and experience:

• Working with clients with some kind of support need (essential)
• A relevant qualification in health and social care level 3 or similar (desirable)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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Job title: Buildings Security Night Officer Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Full-time Working hours: 36 Hours per week (8 day working week) (Monday – Sunday) Salary: £20,219.76 per annum About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for a Buildings Security Night Officer to join our team and contribute to the security of YMCA premises consisting of hostel rooms, self-contained flatlets, off-site accommodation, plus public and office areas. As part of the role, you will work within the Housing department, ensuring the security of YMCA premises and service users on a rota during the night hours (22:00 – 07:00). This role will involve:

• To liaise with day staff at the start and end of any shift
• To monitor CCTV images as required
• To know and carry out correct procedures regarding resident rules, health and safety, COSHH, fire and first aid
• To handle emergency situations in relation to buildings in an appropriate manner and ensure these are recorded in a serious incident form
• To rapidly attend any part of the building to address an incident or provide assistance to a colleague as required

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Personal attributes:

• Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience of working independently in a position of responsibility (essential)
• SIA qualifications, COSHH courses, health and safety, health and social care courses, mental health courses, customer care (desirable)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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Job title: Child Contact Centre Supervisor Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Part-time Working hours: 20 Hours per week (Saturday and Sunday) Salary: £13,800.84 per annum About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: YMCA Bournemouth’s Child Contact Centres in Southbourne and Townsend are fully accredited by the National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC). We provide opportunities for families to maintain relationships even when they do not live together. We are looking for a Child Contact Centre Supervisor to join our team and facilitate supervised, supported family time both in the children centres and in the community. As supervisor, you will support the manager by running the centres at weekends. This role will involve:

• To ensure a safe environment for children and best practice regarding safeguarding/child protection
• To work closely with the child contact centre manager to ensure family time sessions are appropriately supervised
• To deal with service users enquiries, ensuring emails and records of conversations are filed online
• To quality assure practitioner recordings of family times to ensure they are concise, relevant and accurate

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies:

• Experience of working with children and families in a public or voluntary sector
• An ability to work closely and non-judgementally with other people, showing understanding of boundaries and a commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to deal with people under stress in a sensitive way
• Good IT skills

Personal attributes:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills are needed to work effectively with families and staff
• Calm, professional and resilient
• Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families

Qualifications and experience:

• A minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 children and families related or equivalent (essential)
• Experience working with children and families (essential)
• Safeguarding qualification or willing to train (essential)
• First aid training (desired)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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Job title: Relief Swim Instructor Location: Poole Employment type: Relief Working hours: Zero hour Salary: £17.77 per hour About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for a Relief Swim Instructor to join our team. We offer swim lessons for local schools teaching their students how to swim. This role will involve:

• Teaching swimming techniques and water safety to school-aged children
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback
• Ensuring pool safety

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies:

• Clear verbal communication skills
• Strong swimming ability
• Knowledge of swim instruction techniques
• Understanding of water safety protocols

Personal attributes:

• Lively, enthusiastic and vibrant
• Motivated

• Encouraging and passionate
• Observant and adaptable

Qualifications and experience:

• STA or ASA qualified (essential)
• Experience with children or in a school setting (essential)
• Safeguard training (desired)
• First aid qualified (desired)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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 Job title: Relief Night Officer Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Relief Working hours: Monday - Sunday 21.00 - 08.00 (zero-hour contract) Hourly rate: £12.21 per hour About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for a Relief Night Officer to join our team and contribute to supervise the security of YMCA premises and clients when required during the hours of 21.00 to 08.00, providing support to clients in keeping with the association’s aims and purposes. This role will involve:

• Making sure the building is secure
• Reporting events during the shift period by recording events in the accommodation handover book
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Handling emergency situations in relation to the building/persons in an appropriate manner

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies:

• Able to cope with and diffuse difficult situations
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills, dispute resolution and conflict resolution
• Able to hold confidences

Personal attributes:

• Assertive
• Committed to the YMCA’s aims and purposes
• Able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults

Qualifications and experience:

• Formal qualifications are not essential but any experience in a care, support, security or housing setting would be an advantage
• Experience of working independently in a position of responsibility (essential)
• Health and social care level 3 or equivalent (desired)

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

CLICK TO APPLY

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Job title: Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard Location: Poole Employment type: Full-time Working hours: 40 Hours per week (weekdays and weekends) Salary: £15,704.04 per annum Application closing date: 30.09.2025 About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for an Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard to join our team at the Junction Sports and Leisure Centre. You will complete an 18-month placement, studying a level 2 leisure team member qualification, alongside completing full-time work as required by the association. At the end of the qualification, you will be national lifeguard qualified and will achieve an STA certificate/award in teaching swimming and a level 2 certificate in gym instructing. This role will involve:

• Lifeguarding
• General housekeeping
• Dryside duties
• Wetside duties

What we’re looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies:

• Able to work well within a team
• Good communication skills
• Good time keeping skills
• Good customer service skills

Personal attributes:

• Adaptable
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic and friendly
• Professional

Qualifications and experience:

• A desire to work in the leisure industry

If you’re a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth?

• Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
• Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
• Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change

Additional information:

• The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
• If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.

  HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.

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