Working at YMCA Bournemouth is an opportunity to be a part of a global organisation working at a local community level in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. We work across areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing to enable people in our local community to develop their full potential in Mind, Body and Spirit. People choose to work for us because they want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, children, young people and families and they want to work in an environment that will support them to do so.
Our 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. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and committed manager with excellent leadership and communication skills, who shares our passion to improve the outcomes for children and families.
As Child Contact Centre Manager you will:
- Organise, supervise, record and assess family time with an awareness of safeguarding
- Rota and line manage practitioners and volunteers to ensure the service is safe, efficient and of high quality
- Develop and maintain relationships with families, Local Authorities, social workers, solicitors and other professionals and service users whilst ensuring contact demands are met
- A child centred approach to family work
- An ability to work closely and non-judgementally with other people, showing an understanding of boundaries and a commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to deal sensitively with people under stress
- Good IT skills
- The ability to prioritise competing demands, meet tight deadlines, co-ordinate workloads and delegate tasks
- A minimum qualification of NVQ Level 4 Children & Families related
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
- Job Description
- A Welcome to Applicants
- Application guidelines
- Additional guidelines
- Staff benefits
- A Statement on Ethos
- Safeguarding Policy
- Privacy Notice (Recruitment)
Working at YMCA Bournemouth is an opportunity to be a part of a global organisation working at a local community level in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. We work across areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing to enable people in our local community to develop their full potential in Mind, Body and Spirit. People choose to work for us because they want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, children, young people and families and they want to work in an environment that will support them to do so.
As a Fitness Experience Team Member you will be a multifunctional team member, who can be competent, proactive, and assist our guests and members in their fitness journey with knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm. You will be a minimum of a level 2 qualified fitness instructor (perhaps working toward level 3 personal trainer) with an eagerness to learn. A Fitness Experience Team Member will be meeting and greeting members, putting products through the till, cleaning equipment, teaching 30/45 minute gym floor classes i.e. HIIT, Bootcamp, core etc., doing safety checks and ensuring that the club is presentable to a high standard.
Salary (part-time role) minimum wage at £12.21 per hour.
The available role is for 30 hours per week : Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday evening, Friday mornings and an occasional 4 hours on a Sunday (in place of Friday).
*YMCA Bournemouth offer a range of staff benefits which are included in the link below.
The closing date for applications and shortlisting will be 09.00 on Monday 30th June 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date due to business needs.
*Please note - we do not accept CVs, please submit YMCA application forms only.
*Please note that if you are invited to an interview and require any adjustments based on disability, please let us know.
*If you have not heard from YMCA Bournemouth within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
*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 Pan Dorset statutory guidance.
*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.
*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.
For further information, please click on the links below:
- Job Description
- A Welcome to Applicants
- Application guidelines
- Additional guidelines
- Staff benefits
- A Statement on Ethos
- Safeguarding Policy
- Privacy Notice (Recruitment)
Night Support Officer
Working at YMCA Bournemouth is an opportunity to be a part of a global organisation working at a local community level in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. We work across areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing to enable people in our local community to develop their full potential in Mind, Body and Spirit. People choose to work for us because they want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, children, young people and families and they want to work in an environment that will support them to do so.
We are a supported needs’ Housing Association, with most of our residents needing short term intensive housing management and support, occupying hostel rooms, shared houses, and self-contained flats in a variety of locations. We offer personal support, life skills, counselling, key work, advice and guidance and an array of additional services to aid move on to independence and a positive long-term future.
The Night support officer is on shift 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.
Salary £26,089.44 per annum / £12.89 per hour.
The available role is for 44 hours per week which include weekends and bank holidays.
YMCA Bournemouth offer a range of staff benefits which are included in the link below.
*Please note - we do not accept CVs, please submit YMCA application forms only.
*Please note that if you are invited to an interview and require any adjustments based on disability, please let us know.
*If you have not heard from YMCA Bournemouth within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
*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 Pan Dorset statutory guidance.
*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.
*YMCA Bournemouth undertakes to pay all staff aged 21 and over at least the National Living Wage.
*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.
For further information, please click on the links below:
- Job Description
- A Welcome to Applicants
- Application guidelines
- Additional guidelines
- Staff benefits
- A Statement on Ethos
- Safeguarding Policy
- Privacy Notice (Recruitment)
Relief Child Contact Centre Practitioner
Working at YMCA Bournemouth is an opportunity to be a part of a global organisation working at a local community level in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. We work across areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing to enable people in our local community to develop their full potential in Mind, Body and Spirit. People choose to work for us because they want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, children, young people and families and they want to work in an environment that will support them to do so.
YMCA Bournemouth Child Contact Centre is a NACCC accredited service supporting children and families to build positive relationships even when they do not live together. We offer a safe and neutral environment where the child is the most important person.
We are looking to recruit a weekend practitioner who will observe supervised and supported family time. You will demonstrate:
- an ability to work closely and non-judgementally with other people, showing an understanding of boundaries and a commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory working
- excellent communication skills with all ages and ability to provide clear, written information
- the ability to deal sensitively with people under stress
- good IT skills
- Job Description
- A Welcome to Applicants
- Application guidelines
- Additional guidelines
- Staff benefits
- A Statement on Ethos
- Safeguarding Policy
- Privacy Notice (Recruitment)
Relief Early Years Practitioner
Working at YMCA Bournemouth is an opportunity to be a part of a global organisation working at a local community level in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. We work across areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing to enable people in our local community to develop their full potential in Mind, Body and Spirit. People choose to work for us because they want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, children, young people and families and they want to work in an environment that will support them to do so.
At Teddy’s Preschool we are an in-the-moment setting, and therefore have no forward planned activities, but share in the joy of each learning moment that arises with the children. You have the freedom to be as creative as you can to ensure that our children get the best possible learning experience, whilst you have fun too. We also use an online observation system, so no more piles of paperwork!
Fed up of being stuck inside? We have a great outside space and free-flow access to it in all weathers – this is a major part of this role, and so a strong passion for outdoor learning would be highly desirable. We also support children with additional needs and English as an additional language, and so experience in these areas is a must.
The setting is open 5 days a week, term time only, between 08.30 – 16.00.
Salary (relief role) £12.21 per hour.
Hours and days of work will be dependent on the needs of the setting.
*YMCA Bournemouth offer a range of staff benefits which are included in the link below.
*Please note - we do not accept CVs, please submit YMCA application forms only.
*Please note that if you are invited to an interview and require any adjustments based on disability, please let us know.
*If you have not heard from YMCA Bournemouth within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
*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 Pan Dorset statutory guidance.
*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.
*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.
For further information, please click on the links below:
- Job Description
- A Welcome to Applicants
- Application guidelines
- Additional guidelines
- Staff benefits
- A Statement on Ethos
- Safeguarding Policy
- Privacy Notice (Recruitment)
Get in touch
YMCA Bournemouth
56 Westover Road
Bournemouth
BH1 2BS