Chatterbox Project Worker

Posted 5 hours ago
 Job title: Chatterbox project worker Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Part-time Working hours: 5 Hours per week (Tuesday) Salary: £3,174.60 per annum Application closing date: 29.08.2025 Interview date(s): 10.09.2025 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 a chatterbox project worker to join our team, to engage and support young disabled people aged 11-26 years old in developing and running their own youth action projects and voluntary activities. You will work with YMCA staff, external agencies and young disabled people to organise and run weekly participation sessions and other ad hoc activities, such as school holiday activities. This role will involve:
  • Supporting young people
  • Empowering young people to develop their own youth projects
  • Providing youth opportunities
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:
  • Understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of young people
  • Knowledge of local and national mental health provision
  • Knowledge of diversity and equality and commitment to engage young people who are under-represented in youth action projects
  • Understanding of youth-led and youth-action models
  • Ability to be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment
  • Skilled in delivering training to young people
  • Self-starter with the ability to drive forward an agenda
  • Good communication skills, the ability to work within a team, excellent time management, organisational and ICT skills
Personal attributes:
  • Honest, empathetic and self-aware
  • Resilient, respectful and cooperative
  • Have a positive outlook
  • Able to adapt in different situations
  • Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.
Qualifications and experience:
  • Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities aged 11-25 (essential)
  • Level 3 recognised qualification in youth/citizenship/community/disability work or equivalent (desirable)
  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (desired)
  • Level 3 in safeguarding children and young people (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 increasing holiday with long service and 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 ‘apply now’ link. You will need to complete our application form and attach a copy of your full CV.

 Job title: Chatterbox project worker Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Part-time Working hours: 5 Hours per week (Tuesday) Salary: £3,174.60 per annum Application closing date: 29.08.2025 Inte...

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Child Contact Centre Manage

Posted 1 day ago
Job title: Child Contact Centre Manager Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Full-time Working hours: 40 Hours per week (Monday – Friday) Salary: £29,000.00 - £34,000.00 per annum Application closing date: 28.08.2025 Interview date(s): 03.09.2025 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: 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 facilitate supervised, supported and handover family time both in the centres and in the community. As manager you would be running the centres and line managing the team of practitioners. This role will involve:
  • Organising supervisee records and assessing family time with an awareness of safeguarding
  • To rota and line manage practitioners and volunteers to ensure the service is safe, efficient and of high quality
  • To develop and maintain relationships with families, local authorities, social workers, solicitors and other professionals and service users whilst ensuring contact demands are met
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:
  • A child centred approach to family work
  • 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
  • The ability to prioritise competing demands, meet tight deadlines, co-ordinate workloads and delegate tasks
Personal attributes:
  • We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and committed manager who shares our passion to improve the outcomes for children and families
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills are needed to work effectively with families and staff
  • You also need to be calm, professional and resilient
Qualifications and experience:
  • A minimum qualification of NVQ level 4 children and families related or equivalent (essential)
  • Previous management experience (essential)
  • Experience of working with families (essential)
  • Driving licence and access to a car (essential)
  • Safeguarding level 3 or equivalent (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 increasing holiday with long service and 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 ‘apply now’ link. You will need to complete our application form and attach a copy of your full CV.

Job title: Child Contact Centre Manager Location: Bournemouth Employment type: Full-time Working hours: 40 Hours per week (Monday – Friday) Salary: £29,000.00 – £34,000.00 per annum Applicat...

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Chatterbox Remote Project Worker

Posted 5 days ago
Job title: Chatterbox remote project worker Location: Remote Employment type: Part-time Working hours: 10 Hours per week (Wednesday) Salary: £6,931.60 per annum Application closing date: 31.08.2025 Interview date(s): 10.09.2025 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 a chatterbox remote project worker to join our team and contribute to oversee the design and delivery of our online disability project for young disabled people aged 11-25 years old. You will be supporting young people, empowering them to run various activities to their peers online whilst also creating new partnerships with other organisations. As part of the role, you will work within the youth department, recruiting young disabled people across Dorset to develop and run their own volunteering projects online and address issues which are important to them. This role will involve:
  • Recruitment
  • Delivery of youth sessions
  • Supporting young people and partnering with external organisations
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:
  • Have an understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of young people
  • Have knowledge of local and national mental health provision
  • Knowledge of diversity and equality and commitment to engage young people who are under-represented in youth action projects
  • Have the ability to be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment
  • Be skilled in delivering training to young people
  • Be skilled in networking and developing positive partnerships at a local and national level
  • Be a self-starter, good communicator and team player
  • Have excellent time management and IT skills
Personal attributes:
  • Be proactive, dedicated and honest
  • Be trustworthy, reliable and respectful
  • Show warmth and empathy, and have a positive attitude
Qualifications and experience:
  • Experience of working in a youth/disability/community context (essential)
  • Experience which demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate positive activities for young disabled people both face to face and online (essential)
  • Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities (desirable)
  • A level 3 qualification in youth/citizenship/community/disability work or equivalent (desirable)
  • A level 3 qualification in safeguarding children and young people or equivalent (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 increasing holiday with long service and 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 download and complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form (link below) and criminal background declaration form (link below).

Job title: Chatterbox remote project worker Location: Remote Employment type: Part-time Working hours: 10 Hours per week (Wednesday) Salary: £6,931.60 per annum Application closing date: 31.08.2025 I...

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Manager on Duty

Posted 5 days ago
Job title: Manager on Duty Location: Poole Employment type: Full-time Working hours: 40 Hours per week including weekends and bank holidays Salary: £25,400.00 - £29,120.00 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 a Manager on Duty with a passion for the health and fitness industry to join our team at The Junction Sports and Leisure Centre. This role will involve supporting management in the delivery of the centre’s operational activities and services, as well as other YMCA sites as required, ensuring delivery is highly professional and customer focused. This role will involve:
  • Assisting in managing, organising and taking part in all aspects of the centre’s day to day operations
  • Working across several departments as and when required and ensuring all shifts and events are covered by staff
  • Assisting in managing, coordinating and monitoring the recreational assistant team on duty during shifts, ensuring that all lifeguard duties, required document checks and daily responsibilities are completed in line with company policy/procedure
  • Being responsible for ensuring compliance with legislation and administering first aid as and when 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. Skills and competencies:
  • Good time management, administration and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • The ability to prioritise and produce results to demanding deadlines and work on several key issues simultaneously
  • A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability to work as part of a team, inspire, motivate and direct others
  • Good IT
  • Good first aid skills
Personal attributes:
  • Perform well in a team environment and have a flexible ‘can do’ results driven approach and attitude to tasks and the workload
Qualifications and experience:
  • Leisure management qualification (level 2 or above)
  • First aid
  • Coaching
  • Customer care
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 download and complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form (link below) and criminal background declaration form (link below).

Job title: Manager on Duty Location: Poole Employment type: Full-time Working hours: 40 Hours per week including weekends and bank holidays Salary: £25,400.00 – £29,120.00 per annum Applicatio...

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Apprentice Recreational Assistant/Lifeguard

Posted 3 weeks ago
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: 31.08.2025 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 download and complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form (link below) and criminal background declaration form (link below).

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 clo...

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YMCA Bournemouth
56 Westover Road
Bournemouth
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01202 290451