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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