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.