440 Ymca jobs in the United Kingdom
Full Time YMCA Housing Worker
Posted 17 days ago
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Full Time - 40 Hours - £26,208
Our Housing Workers wear many different hats , including administration, maintaining security, carrying out repairs and providing a little wisdom to the 30 young people who live in our supported accommodation project. They are the steady, reliable presence from the first contact when a young person asks to move in with us, right through to the day they are ready to move into a place of their own.
The work is varied, interesting and sometimes challenging – we need people who are flexible and able to turn their hands to a range of different things during each shift. You will be overseeing the building and the behaviour of thirty young people, and no day is ever predictable (although, after a while, you’ll learn to feel it in your toes when something might be brewing).
You will be working alone, responsible for everything that happens on your watch. You will be carrying out regular patrols to make sure all is well, and keeping clear, detailed records of everything that happens. If something needs to be addressed, you will be dealing with it – that might include a cleaning task, dealing with anti-social behaviour or damage, investigating an incident or liasing with the emergency services.
At the start and end of your shift, there will be a short handover session with the next person – but most of your communication with the rest of the team will be in writing using our online and written systems.
We offer genuinely meaningful work, a good rate of pay, a reliable income and a role that can be permanent if you want that (Alex has been with us since 2002 and is still going strong) or a springboard to a career in housing or charity work, giving you a superb grounding in the whole range of frontline issues.
If you’re ready for your next challenge, or your very last job, we would love to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities
- To attend shifts reliably and on time in order to ensure continuous cover.
- To carry out daily administrative tasks, including taking rent, answering telephone calls and providing appropriate information to callers in accordance with procedure.
- To be responsible for client interviews, move-ins and move-outs, including inductions, benefit applications and accompanying paperwork.
- To provide a visible security presence, patrolling premises as scheduled and dealing with issues arising.
- To ensure that buildings and entry points are secure.
- To clean communal areas, bathrooms, toilets and vacant bedrooms as needed.
- To act as the professional point of contact with the emergency and statutory services.
- To monitor CCTV screens and deal with issues arising, and to liaise with police where needed to prevent damage to the YMCA’s premises and / or property.
- To ensure that any incidents relating to security, safety, disorder, damage and similar are dealt with to the limits of the position’s authority, including informing the relevant manager where necessary.
- To maintain accurate shift logs of patrols, incidents, visitors and other security matters.
- To carry out maintenance tasks, and to oversee contractors as specified by the relevant manager.
- To conduct and record routine checks on hygiene, fire and other safety provisions.
- To supervise access to the laundry and the loan of equipment including the iron and hoover.
- To take appropriate steps to ensure engagement with YMCA Doncaster’s support and other programmes, and to take action where a client is unable or unwilling to engage.
- To develop and maintain professional relationships with members, users and with other staff, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- To work to the policies and procedures of YMCA Doncaster.
- To participate in a varied rota contributing to the provision of a 24 hour, year round service.
Person Specification
- Able to complete forms and paperwork accurately (please show this when completing your application).
- Able to understand and follow written instructions and standard procedures.
- Able to communicate in writing, including recording shift logs and completing incident reports on paper and on computer.
- Able to carry out patrols, indoors and outdoors, including stairways.
- Able to carry out cleaning tasks.
- Able to carry out maintenance and repairs, including painting, repairing damage and household DIY.
- Able to attend shifts reliably and on time.
- Able to work alone safely, deal with whatever comes up and complete tasks without supervision.
- Common sense in working with young people and encouraging them to be capable, responsible adults.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, recognising the difference between being friendly and being a friend.
- Able to communicate well with everyone, including professionals in authority, people who speak English as an additional language and those who have communication differences.
- Sufficient presence and confidence to deal with difficult and demanding situations, including conflict and aggression.
- Flexibility to fill in / cover hours where possible as part of the team of Housing Workers.
YMCA Fundraising and Communications Officer
Posted 24 days ago
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Are you an experienced fundraiser and communicator, skilled in creating compelling narratives and telling moving stories of impact and change? We have a fabulous opportunity for you to use your creative and organisational skills to make a significant difference to young lives in Doncaster.
We are currently finalising our next Forward Plan, with an ambition to create an inclusive, vibrant community, committed to everyone having a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become. We currently work with children and young people aged 5 to 30.
Our priority programmes include support coaching for young people, community activity sessions, sustaining our accommodation provision for vulnerable young adults and establishing how we can best support more young people on the homelessness pathway. We have some great spaces that are in need of development, and we expect that both capital and revenue funding will be included in your workload. We also look for smaller grants during the course of the year, including for food for our residents and supplies for our art groups, and we hope to recruit volunteers to assist with some elements of this work.
The core of your role will be in generating funds to support our work in general along with some of our specific projects and ambitions. You will be happy to take responsibility across the full cycle of fundraising and communications as needed.
Job Purpose
To oversee successful fundraising, with a focus on grants and individual giving, and to ensure effective communication that supports YMCA Doncaster in sustaining current work and launching new projects.
Main Responsibilities
- To create compelling long form content including website articles, information for print material, case studies, media releases and similar.
- To create and update cases for support for YMCA Doncaster’s fundable projects and general running costs.
- To be responsible for an assigned portfolio of trusts, foundations and similar, developing knowledge of, and relationships with, those funders.
- To make strong applications to funders within the assigned portfolio, matching YMCA Doncaster’s agreed cases for support with funders’ interests and requirements.
- To create, publicise and monitor outcomes of new giving campaigns and / or fundraising events.
- To nurture key external stakeholders including potential supporters from the local business community, the media and others as appropriate.
- To prepare and give presentations, maintain ongoing contact and host trustee or representative visits where required as part of fundraising work.
- To devise efficient evaluation and monitoring systems which meet funder requirements.
- To oversee the accurate completion of returns and reports, ensuring that funders are satisfied and funding continues.
- To keep comprehensive records, in an agreed format, from initial contact with a potential funder through to either the rejection correspondence or the funding agreement and subsequent monitoring and evaluation.
- To utilise email joiner sequences, bulletins and round-ups to move people from a single connection towards being a warm and committed part of YMCA Doncaster.
- To work to a planned calendar of publicity and launches across all products and services.
- To ensure that staff and volunteers joining YMCA Doncaster are encouraged to contribute to positive communications and fundraising efforts.
- To supervise / oversee volunteers and less experienced staff engaged in fundraising and communications work.
- To co-ordinate the work of external providers where necessary for design and print, advertising, the website and similar.
- To ensure adherance to key messaging, branding and voice across all external communications.
- To comply with fundraising and other legislation relevant to the role.
- To recommend updates to relevant policies in accordance with changes to legislation or operating practice.
- To report to the Chief Executive monthly in the required format.
- To approach the role with professionalism, and to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, clients and others.
- Additional or other duties as necessary within your capabilities and status to meet the needs of YMCA Doncaster.
Person Specification
- A recent track record of success in successful fundraising through grants or individual giving, demonstrating a positive return on investment.
- Educated to level three or higher.
- Understanding of the full cycle of grants fundraising including creating cases for support, submitting applications, responding to requests for information, monitoring and evaluation.
- An understanding of the current UK grants / trusts climate and the types of funders likely to support YMCA Doncaster’s work.
- An understanding of the charity sector and the key issues for communications with stakeholders, supporters and the broader public.
- Exceptional written communication skills, a strong command of grammar and meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience of communications work, ideally with experience of graphic design (we use Canva) and the use of WordPress.
- Self-motivated and self-supporting, with the ability to work independently and deal with unexpected or challenging situations including short-notice opportunities.
- Able to supervise and support volunteers and others to complete fundraising and communications tasks.
- Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to use new technologies to improve efficiency.
- Experience of maintaining confidentiality and appropriate relationships.
- Able to represent the Association positively, professionally and with credibility.
YMCA Activity Session Leaders - Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Posted 17 days ago
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We are looking for youth work practitioners, tutors or similar with experience of leading activities for children and young people.
Monday and Tuesday Evenings. £12.72 per hour. 11 hours per week term time.
Activities will take place in the YMCA building in Wood Street, offering a variety of sessions for a range of interests and abilities. We have a range of small to medium rooms and halls suitable for art and craft, creative writing, music, dance, exercise and fitness (we don’t currently have a space suitable for ball games or similar).
We are developing psychologically informed approaches across all of our work, and we are aiming to focus our activities on the children and young people who need us most, including those who have experienced or witnessed difficult situations and those who would not usually access out-of-school activities. We know that this has an impact on how families access and participate, and that sessions need to be suitable for those who are able to attend regularly as well as those who need to come when they can.
We are keen to pilot new activities as well as running funded sessions based on our prior learning and evidence.
It is likely that our Activity Leaders will come with specialisms and interests, but will be willing and able to take on new activities too.
You will be able to adapt, learn quickly and share your enjoyment with young people, and will understand the significance of monitoring and evaluation when developing and sustaining new work.
Main Responsibilities
- To plan and deliver creative, wellbeing and social activities to children and young people aged 5-16, in keeping with assigned outlines for pilots or funded projects.
- To ensure effective behaviour management and address issues as necessary in a psychologically-informed context.
- To ensure that all activity is logged and monitored as required, including maintaining financial and efficiency records.
- To feed into consultation around new provision, including providing data and anecdotal evidence and other input for cases for support.
- To organise and/or attend events to publicise YMCA Doncaster’s offer to young people and supporters as required.
- To ensure that participants are aware of the range of provision on offer from YMCA Doncaster.
- To take responsibility for the management of equipment and resources.
- To supervise placements and volunteers as required.
- To ensure that safeguarding and other matters are dealt with according to YMCA Doncaster’s procedures.
- To approach the role with professionalism, and to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff, clients and others.
- Additional or other duties as necessary within your capabilities and status to meet the needs of YMCA Doncaster.
Remote Care Coordinator, Social Services
Posted today
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Key responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating the delivery of services such as home care, medical appointments, and social activities. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, document progress, and make necessary adjustments to care plans. Liaising with social workers, doctors, therapists, and other healthcare providers to facilitate comprehensive care will be a significant part of the role. You will also provide emotional support and guidance to clients and their families, helping them navigate complex care systems.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Social Work, Nursing, Health and Social Care, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in care management, case management, or a similar role. Strong knowledge of social care policies, procedures, and available community resources is essential. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to empathize and build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in using digital communication tools and care management software is necessary. This remote position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, demonstrating commitment and dedication to supporting individuals within the community.
Remote Community Support Specialist - Social Services
Posted 6 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support and information to community members via phone, email, and video conferencing regarding social services, benefits, and local resources.
- Assess client needs and circumstances, developing personalized support plans to address their challenges.
- Connect individuals and families with appropriate community agencies, healthcare providers, and support groups.
- Assist clients in navigating complex application processes for social assistance programs, housing, and other essential services.
- Offer emotional support and a listening ear to individuals experiencing distress or hardship.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with data protection regulations.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive the necessary support and access to services.
- Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of local and national support services available.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate care and service delivery.
- Organize and facilitate virtual support groups or information sessions for community members.
- Respond to inquiries and provide assistance in a timely, professional, and empathetic manner.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery by providing feedback and insights.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in social work, community outreach, counselling, or a related field within the social care sector.
- Excellent communication, active listening, and empathetic interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess needs, develop support plans, and connect individuals with resources.
- Strong understanding of social welfare systems, community resources, and relevant legislation.
- Proficiency in using digital communication tools (video conferencing, email, instant messaging) and CRM systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and maintain confidentiality in a remote setting.
- A relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, or a related discipline is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with the unique needs and resources within Cardiff, Wales, UK and surrounding areas is a significant advantage.
- Reliable internet connection and a dedicated, secure workspace at home.
- Passion for helping others and making a positive impact on the community.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities.
If you are driven by a desire to support vulnerable individuals and excel in a remote environment, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute significantly to community well-being.
Social Services Occupational Therapist - Oxford - £38 - Hybrid
Posted 10 days ago
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist Oxfordshire - £38 per hour umbrella
My client are looking for experienced Occupational Therapist for Community Reablement position. They are the Homefirst Neighbourhood team south. This forms part of the home first hospitals service, focusing on the newly implemented discharge to assess process.
Car driver with own vehicle required
Rate is £8 per hour umbrella. They offer hybrid working
CPL’s Health division are a market-leader in the recruitment of Allied Health Professionals. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold many exclusive contracts across the UK - giving you priority access to the best jobs around. Did you know we also have a dedicated locum team who can offer you the best in temporary roles? Get in touch today to find out more.
Did you know we also have a £300 eferral scheme should you know of any AHPs that might be looking for a new position. CPL will also pay for your DBS, Mandatory training as well as contribute towards your CPD.
For more information or to apply to this position, please contact Joseph Nordoff (phone number removed)
Social Services Occupational Therapist - Oxford - £38 - Hybrid
Posted 6 days ago
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist Oxfordshire - £38 per hour umbrella
My client are looking for experienced Occupational Therapist for Community Reablement position. They are the Homefirst Neighbourhood team south. This forms part of the home first hospitals service, focusing on the newly implemented discharge to assess process.
Car driver with own vehicle required
Rate is £8 per hour umbrella. They offer hybrid working
CPL’s Health division are a market-leader in the recruitment of Allied Health Professionals. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold many exclusive contracts across the UK - giving you priority access to the best jobs around. Did you know we also have a dedicated locum team who can offer you the best in temporary roles? Get in touch today to find out more.
Did you know we also have a £300 eferral scheme should you know of any AHPs that might be looking for a new position. CPL will also pay for your DBS, Mandatory training as well as contribute towards your CPD.
For more information or to apply to this position, please contact Joseph Nordoff (phone number removed)
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Community Outreach Coordinator - Youth Development
Posted 8 days ago
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The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing effective outreach strategies to identify and connect with individuals and families in need of our client's services. This involves planning and executing community events, workshops, and information sessions designed to raise awareness about available resources and opportunities. You will be the face of the organisation in the community, representing its mission and values with enthusiasm and integrity.
Key duties include building and maintaining partnerships with local schools, community centres, faith-based organisations, and other stakeholders. You will conduct needs assessments within target communities to understand their specific challenges and tailor outreach efforts accordingly. The role also involves recruiting and managing volunteers, providing them with the necessary training and support to assist in outreach activities. Compiling regular reports on outreach activities, engagement levels, and outcomes will be crucial for evaluating program effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine commitment to social justice and community development. Experience in community engagement, event planning, or volunteer management is essential. You should be adept at working with diverse populations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and building trust. A proactive, self-motivated, and organised approach is necessary to manage multiple projects simultaneously and achieve outreach targets.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in community outreach, social work, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.
- Experience in planning and delivering successful community events or programs.
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable communities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for local travel.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. Join a dedicated team working to strengthen community bonds and empower individuals in Birmingham.
Community Outreach Officer
Posted 8 days ago
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Community Outreach Officer
Across Manchester, Salford & Trafford
Up to £28,420
Full Time, Temporary (until end of December 2025)
The Role:
We are recruiting for a Community Outreach Officer who will engage with local communities to identify people who need help overcoming barriers which may prevent them from gaining work or pursuing their ambitions.
Duties:
- You will work within the community to promote the service to customers from all backgrounds including those speaking community languages (Urdu, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Somali or Tigrinya).
- You will support customers to understand the benefits of the programme which will help to increase their confidence and overcome their personal barriers to life, learning and employment.
- You will signpost interested customers up to the programme and arrange for a meeting with their key worker who will then provide 121 support.
Required Skills:
- You will have strong verbal and written communication and ideally you will speak additional languages.
- We will have a good understanding of the Salford, Manchester and Trafford regions, able to build rapport with local residents and be able to empathise with their individual circumstances.
- You will need to travel across Manchester, Salford and Trafford regions, so you will either be a car driver or happy to use public transport.
- We actively encourage individuals with diverse abilities and perspectives, particularly those with disabilities and from ethnic communities, to apply for this role
If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.
This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.
Community Outreach Officer
Posted 6 days ago
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Community Outreach Officer
Across Manchester, Salford & Trafford
Up to £28,420
Full Time, Temporary (until end of December 2025)
The Role:
We are recruiting for a Community Outreach Officer who will engage with local communities to identify people who need help overcoming barriers which may prevent them from gaining work or pursuing their ambitions.
Duties:
- You will work within the community to promote the service to customers from all backgrounds including those speaking community languages (Urdu, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Somali or Tigrinya).
- You will support customers to understand the benefits of the programme which will help to increase their confidence and overcome their personal barriers to life, learning and employment.
- You will signpost interested customers up to the programme and arrange for a meeting with their key worker who will then provide 121 support.
Required Skills:
- You will have strong verbal and written communication and ideally you will speak additional languages.
- We will have a good understanding of the Salford, Manchester and Trafford regions, able to build rapport with local residents and be able to empathise with their individual circumstances.
- You will need to travel across Manchester, Salford and Trafford regions, so you will either be a car driver or happy to use public transport.
- We actively encourage individuals with diverse abilities and perspectives, particularly those with disabilities and from ethnic communities, to apply for this role
If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.
This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.