Cleaning Operative


Company:	YMCA Bournemouth
Salary:	£12.71
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Broadstone, BH18 8AX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Cleaning Operative

Location: Broadstone

Employment Type: Part-Time

Working Hours: 15 hours per week Monday to Friday (including Bank Holidays)

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Application Closing Date: 31/08/2026

About Us

YMCA Bournemouth is part of a global organisation making a meaningful difference at a local level across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are committed to delivering inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that respond to the needs of our community. Our work focuses on key areas including Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing. Through these services, we aim to empower individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.

About the Position

We are looking for a Cleaning Operative to join our Sport and Leisure team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all centre users. As a Cleaning Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out cleaning duties to the required standards, ensuring the centre remains clean, presentable, and well-maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the centre.

Carry out room checks and ensure all areas are clean and ready for use.

Report any hazards, accidents, or incidents to the designated management team.

Ensure cleaning tasks are completed in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Maintain a positive attitude and professional appearance, striving to exceed customer expectations through exceptional service.

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 wide range of employee benefits including a competitive employer pension contribution, access to an Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card eligibility, and savings across YMCA Bournemouth facilities and services. Additional benefits include discounts on holiday clubs, swimming lessons, children’s activities, café purchases, room hire, wellbeing services and accommodation stays. 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 select 'CLICK TO APPLY' on the job advert, via the YMCA Bournemouth website, to complete an application form.

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