Night Security Guard


Company:	YMCA Bournemouth
Salary:	from £13.39 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH1 2BS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Night Security Guard

Location: Bournemouth

Working Hours: 27 – 45 Hours per week (8 day working week) (weekends/bank holidays)

Hourly Rate: £13.39 per hour

Application Closing Date: 31.10.2026

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 Role

We are seeking a Night Security Guard to join our team and help ensure the safety and security of YMCA premises, staff and Service Users during the night. Working as part of the night team, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment across our accommodation, programme, public and office areas, responding appropriately to incidents and supporting the welfare of residents and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the security of YMCA premises, including hostel rooms, self-contained accommodation, off-site provision and programme, public and office areas.

Ensure the safety and security of staff and Service Users, responding rapidly to incidents and providing assistance to colleagues when required.

Monitor CCTV as required and follow appropriate procedures relating to resident rules, Health and Safety, Fire and First Aid.

Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including fire, and ensure incidents are accurately recorded and reported to the night team.

Record events and relevant information in the Handover Book and complete Serious Incident forms where required.

Ensure your SIA licence remains valid and comply with YMCA policies, procedures and relevant safeguarding requirements.

Attend relevant training and contribute to the aims and purposes of YMCA Bournemouth.

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.

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