Job Description

About us

Wellington YMCA was founded in 1859 and we are proud to have continuously served our community for over 165 years. We've delivered all kinds of services during those 165 years - playgroups, gym and leisure facilities, a cafe, hosted WW2 evacuees...we even had a ballroom with fully sprung floor! In the 1990s, there was a need for housing for homeless young adults and that's been our core service ever since.

We currently offer 40 units of fully furnished supported housing in a mix of self-contained and shared properties. This 24/7 service is staffed by a team of Enablement Officers, Housing Officers, Maintenance Officers, Night Concierges and Day Concierges.

Additionally, we run the Holly Project, a service for local survivors of CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and their families, delivered by people with lived experience of CSE.

We also have 28 apartments at the former New College/Wellington Girls High School site, for people aged 18-30 who don't need support, but need affordable housing as a stepping stone to a more permanent home.

About the role

As our Facilities and Maintenance Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our buildings are clean, tidy, safe and welcoming spaces for our residents, staff and visitors. You'll work closely with our Maintenance Officers, assisting with maintenance and basic repair works. You'll undertake cleaning of our offices and communal spaces including kitchens, lounges and bathrooms of our shared houses to ensure that high standards are maintained. You will carry out pre-void inspections with our Housing Officers when residents are preparing to move out and will deep clean empty properties ready for repair and redecoration works to take place. You'll also be responsible for keeping our external spaces and garden areas well maintained year-round. Safety will be a key part of our role, and you will follow a range of policies and procedures including COSHH and lone working.

Your week could include...

u Undertaking daily site checks to monitor the condition of our buildings

u Assisting our Maintenance Officers with larger repair tasks

u Carrying out basic tasks such as painting or changing a lock without supervision

u Preparing a void property to be redecorated

u Moving deliveries and stock between sites

u Completing administrative and maintenance tasks as needed

u Monitoring cleaning supplies and reporting when stock needs to be replenished

u Ensuring waste and recycling are managed and disposed of correctly.

u Checking gutters, drains, and other external fixtures regularly, addressing hazards or blockages promptly

Our ideal Facilities and Maintenance Assistant...

u Is comfortable with doing basic DIY tasks to a good standard

u Has an eye for detail, high cleaning standards and excellent hygiene practices

u Doesn't mind getting their hands dirty!

u Has a positive attitude and genuine desire to make a difference to the young adults in our service

u Is calm, confident, and able to communicate effectively

u Demonstrates inclusivity, respect, and a commitment to equality and diversity

Other Requirements

u This role requires an enhanced DBS check paid for by YMCA Wellington

u This role requires the post holder to have a full UK driving licence and own car to move between sites quickly and to transport equipment and materials efficiently

Flexibility to cover additional shifts may be required, and we'll always aim to give as much notice as possible.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10AM ON FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2025

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON A YMCA WELLINGTON APPLICATION FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED

Why join us?

We're more than just a song!

YMCA is one of the 'Big Six' youth organisations globally - our staff and residents have had the opportunity to take part not just in national YMCA events, but also visits to India, Denmark and Thailand over the last few years. Additional annual leave after 3, 5 and 10 years' service Our weekly 'Praise Prize' to recognise the little things that our team members do to support each other We have been finalists at the YMCA Youth Matters Awards multiple times (and the Holly Project is a Youth Matters Awards winner) Access to our Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 for advice and support on a range of issues including in-person counselling if needed Access to a range of discounts and offers via BrightExchange
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/11/2025