Join the team

Hours: 37.5 per week – Term Time Only

Salary: £10,051.35 per annum pro rata

Do you enjoy being around children and helping them learn? Then this is your chance to earn whilst you train.

Topics you will study include child and young person development, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, supporting positive behaviour, partnership working in services for children and young people, health and safety, supporting positive environments, child development, practical care, planning and implementing activities, and observation.

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Salary: £20,233.33 per annum (term time only)

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated teams? Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our growing team.

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £11,595.27 per annum pro rata

Do you enjoy being around children and helping them learn?  Then this is your chance to earn whilst you train.

Topics you will study include child and young person development, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, supporting positive behaviour, partnership working in services for children and young people, health and safety, supporting positive environments, child development, practical care, planning and implementing activities, and observation.

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £24,131.71 per annum

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team? Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and passionate Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join our growing team.

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Salary: £24,569.71 per annum

Hours: 40 per week

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

The Old Potting Shed is a unique setting set in the Coombe Lodge Estate in Blagdon. We make the most of our wonderful surroundings at the Old Potting Shed, with a play-based curriculum that focuses on being outdoors and integrates a forest school approach to learning. Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (term time only)

Salary: £10,051.35 per annum

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (term time only)

Salary: £19,611.15 per annum

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (term time only)

Salary:£19,967.10 per annum

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary:£22,925.13 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our well-established childcare provision. Nestled behind our lovely old Farm House, Yew Trees is a purpose-built Nursery where every classroom door leads out onto acres of rolling countryside. Nature and the outdoors are at the heart of our children’s daily experiences and it is from here that the team is committed to making a difference to the lives of the children in our care.

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: £23,341.23 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our well-established childcare provision. Nestled behind our lovely old Farm House, Yew Trees is a purpose-built Nursery where every classroom door leads out onto acres of rolling countryside. Nature and the outdoors are at the heart of our children’s daily experiences and it is from here that the team is committed to making a difference to the lives of the children in our care.

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: £22,925.13 per annum

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: £23,341.23 per annum

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: £21,934.41 per annum

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £11,595.27 per annum

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Role: Nursery Practitioner (BANK STAFF)

Location: North Somerset, Somerset

(The Potting Shed, Barley Wood, Stepping Stones, Yew Trees, and Meadowside)

Salary: £11.07 – £11.78 per hour

Hours: Variable

Contract type: Temporary

Deadline for applications: Ongoing

Interview date: Ongoing

Do you share a passion for working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated teams? Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

We are recruiting highly motivated and passionate Early Years Practitioners as bank staff to support our growing teams.

How to apply:

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact recruitment@ymca-earlyyears.org or on social media.

Or, if you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education on: Email: Natalie.Purkiss@ymca-dg.org Telephone: 07851246509

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Salary: £9,508.25 – £10,156.13 per annum, depending on qualification

Do you have an interest in working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Salary: £9,508.25 – £10,156.13 per annum, depending on qualification

Do you have an interest in working in Early Years and would you like to be part of our fun, enthusiastic and motivated team?

Would you like to join us in guiding, nurturing and developing the next generation of Super Heroes?

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Hours: 38 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,708.41 per annum

We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate Room Lead to provide effective and engaging opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.

You will lead the team, to ensure we provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Hours: 38 per week, over 4 days on a rota basis between Monday-Friday

              8.00 am – 6 pm. 7.30 am starts may be required on a rota basis.

Salary: £24,708.41 per annum

We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate Room Lead to provide effective and engaging opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.

You will lead the team, to ensure we provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Hours: 38 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,708.41 per annum

We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate Room Lead to provide effective and engaging opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.

You will lead the team, to ensure we provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Natalie Purkiss – Head of Early Years Education, on Email: Natalie.purkiss@ymca-dg.org or Telephone: 0785124650

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Location: Barley Wood Nursery – Wrington

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £37,626.29 per annum

Contract: 12 months fixed term Maternity Cover

Barley Wood Nursery is a 100 place setting based in one half of Barley Wood House, which was built in 1801. The setting is nestled in 11 acres of woodland with beautiful gardens to explore, the grounds and views at Barley Wood really are breath taking, it is a truly unique backdrop to our children’s education.

We place great importance on the value of outdoor play at Barley wood and spend lots of our time outside exploring and learning through nature. As such, Barley wood nursery has a great reputation locally and is the early years setting of choice.

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Natalie Purkiss – Head of Early Years Education, on Email: Natalie.purkiss@ymca-dg.org or Telephone: 0785124650

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Hours: 38 per week, over 4 days on a rota basis between Monday-Friday

              8.00 am – 6 pm. 7.30 am starts may be required on a rota basis.

Salary: £24,708.41 per annum

We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate Room Lead to provide effective and engaging opportunities for children to learn through play experiences that are cohesive with our practice and the EYFS, utilising the outdoors as much as possible.

You will lead the team, to ensure we provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally and intellectually as well as morally, physically, spiritually and socially, at their own pace.

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Natalie Purkiss – Head of Early Years Education, on Email: Natalie.purkiss@ymca-dg.org or Telephone: 0785124650

For more information and to apply for this position, please click here

Hours: 37.5 per week (includes evening and weekends on a rota basis)

Contract: Permanent Basis

Salary: £22,861.64 per annum (payable monthly)

YMCA Dulverton Group is a fast-developing charity which currently operates across 20 locations and is serving an area of over 820 square miles across 3 counties. ​We are committed to young people and opening doors for the community. We are looking for a Support Enabler to assist within our supported Housing Projects in West Somerset. The Accommodation and Support Enabler role will be to support residents in developing the skills to move on into independent accommodation.

Our service is key within the support package which is provided by YMCA Dulverton Group to support young people in securing independent accommodation and ensuring they have the skills to safely sustain their independent accommodation, long term. We take an asset-based approach to actively encourage positive progression for all the individuals we support. Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships will be key to working together with every young person we support in overcoming the barriers which they face.

As a service we provide a safe and welcoming environment for the individuals we work alongside, with their aspirations and desires at the forefront of the support we offer. Overall, we seek to encourage and enable everyone we support to become empowered by providing opportunities for progressive change. This role would best suit an individual who is driven to motivate and enable ​young people into making positive progression and encourage young people to thrive in the community.

How to apply:

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Hours: 15 hours per week

Contract: 12 months Fixed-Term

Salary: £22,861.64 pro rata (payable monthly)

Closing date: 9^th October 2023

General Information:

YMCA Dulverton Group is a fast-developing charity which currently operates across 20 locations and is serving an area of over 820 square miles across 3 counties. We are driven by opening doors for the community and fully supporting the community need where we work.

YMCA Dulverton Group deliver the Outreach support in North Somerset and work closely with North Somerset Council. This supported housing project is set up to respond to those who have low support needs and as final step before they move on to independent living. The support you provide will be crucial in assisting the residents to reach their goals.

Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage positive progression for all the individuals we work alongside. Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships will be key to working together with every resident in overcoming the barriers which they face.

As a service we provide a safe and welcoming environment for the individuals we work alongside, with their aspirations and desires at the forefront of the support we offer.

Overall, we seek to encourage and enable everyone we support to become empowered by providing opportunities for progressive change. This can be challenging yet rewarding work that helps individuals to belong, contribute and thrive.

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Hours: 30 per week (includes evening and weekends on a rota basis)

Contract: Permanent Basis

Salary: £22,861.64 pro rata (payable monthly).

Closing Date: 6th October 2023

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date for applications in the event that suitable candidates are identified and appointed.

General Information:

Our service is key within the support package which is provided by YMCA Dulverton Group to support young people in securing independent accommodation and ensuring they have the skills to safely sustain their accommodation, long term. We take an asset-based approach to actively encourage positive progression for all the individuals we support. Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships will be key to working together with every young person we support in overcoming the barriers which they face.

As a service we provide a safe and welcoming environment for the individuals we work alongside, with their aspirations and desires at the forefront of the support we offer. Overall, we seek to encourage and enable everyone we support to become empowered by providing opportunities for progressive change. This role would best suit an individual who is driven to motivate, enable and encourage young people to make positive progression and thrive in their community.

This position will be supporting young people living in the Taunton Area YMCA accommodation. This can be challenging yet rewarding work that helps individuals to belong, contribute and thrive.

For further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including early and late Outreach shifts, as well as occasional weekend working when Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is enacted)

​Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)

​Salary: £28,665.14 per annum (payable monthly)

​Closing date: 12^th October 2023

​​General Information:

YMCA Dulverton Group is a fast developing and adaptive charity which currently operates across 20 locations and is serving an area of over 820 square miles across 3 counties.

YMCA Weston-super-Mare, part of the YMCA Dulverton Group, has run a project for assisting and supporting individuals rough sleeping within North Somerset for over 7 years. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to lead the team and support with the continued delivery of excellent standards of support for those rough sleeping and those at risk of rough sleeping. We are looking for a professional and committed individual that can bring creative solutions and innovative ways of working to the team.

You will have responsibility for the work we deliver in North Somerset to support and assist those who are, or have previously, been rough sleeping. A key part of the role will be to maintain, and further develop, our relationships with external partners, supporting with the North Somerset Street 2 Settled Partnership, which is a multi-agency strategic partnership involving partners such as North Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The role will also involve carrying a caseload of clients.

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Salary: £20,824.41 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a confident individual to assist with the management team on shift, ensuring great customer service and providing a high standard of motivation and to be a role model for our team of apprentice staff.

How to apply:

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Salary: £20,824.41 per annum

Contract: Seasonal/Fixed Term

We are looking for a confident individual to assist with the management team on shift, ensuring great customer service and providing a high standard of motivation and to be a role model for our team of apprentice staff.

How to apply:
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Salary: £20,824.41 per annum

Contract: Seasonal/Fixed Term

We are looking for a confident individual to assist with the management team on shift, ensuring great customer service and providing a high standard of motivation and to be a role model for our team of apprentice staff.

How to apply:
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Hours: 6 per week (evenings and weekends on a rota basis)

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Would you like to work as part of a team providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment, with open access and planned delivery for children and young people aged 10 – 18.

To work as part of a team to design and deliver provision which is well used and engages young people in positive activities to develop their interpersonal and life skills, build their confidence and provide them with opportunities to belong, contribute and thrive.

How to apply:

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