Join our Team

Teams across YMCA Dulverton Group change lives every day.

 

From those early years in childhood, right through to adulthood and beyond; our teams work in local communities to support individuals and families throughout their lives.

 

Want to be part of something special? Take a look at our current vacancies here.

Early Years

Our current Early Years opportunities:

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: 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: £10,439.00 – £10,749.25 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.

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: 18 hours per week

Salary: £10,737.26 – £11,056.37 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.

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 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,008.86 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.

 

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 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: 07851246509

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

Hours: 12 hours per week Term Time only

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

Salary: £18,763.65 – £19,967.10 (FTE) per annum

We have an exciting opportunity arise within one of our Early Years settings, and are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate Practitioner to join our team as a support practitioner working one to one with a child with SEND.

Stepping Stone’s is a fantastic pre-school set within the grounds of Court De Wyck School in Claverham. We have access to beautiful outdoor spaces and green areas, including a woodland area, where our children love to explore, imagine and learn.

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: 07851246509

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

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £26,008.86 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: 07851246509

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

 

Staff testimonial on a colourful background that says: "I've worked at YMCA Dulverton Group for a few years now and I'm so happy in my role. I'm challenged but supported and get a real buzz from my work. I feel very valued in my role and the health cash plan benefit has been an incredible help to me. I can't imagine working anywhere else"

Accommodation

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

Contract: Permanent

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

We are hiring multiple candidates. We offer a range of contract types to accommodate different preferences and needs. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time, we have options available.

General Information:

We are looking for enthusiastic, honest and hardworking people to join our teams in Somerset. As of April 2024, we will be continuing or work in partnership with Somerset Council to deliver a new contract providing a key service of supported accommodation for young people aged 16 – 24.

We are growing and extending our passionate Young Persons’ Housing team in Somerset and are keen to find people who really believe in young people and their potential and who are motivated to make a real difference in for young people and communities.

Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships are key to working with every young person, in order to provide a supportive environment where they can make steps to move on to greater independence and achieve goals that matter to them. Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage positive progression for all the individuals we work alongside.

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

Overall, we seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment to encourage and enable everyone we support to achieve progressive change through positive opportunities. This can be challenging yet rewarding work that helps individuals to belong, contribute and thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

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

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Lilwall – Head of Young Peoples Services, via Email: Kevin.Lilwall@ymca-dg.org, or via Telephone: 07854172693.

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

Contract: Permanent

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

We are hiring multiple candidates. We offer a range of contract types to accommodate different preferences and needs. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time, we have options available.

General Information:

We are looking for enthusiastic, honest and hardworking people to join our teams in Somerset. As of April 2024, we will be continuing or work in partnership with Somerset Council to deliver a new contract providing a key service of supported accommodation for young people aged 16 – 24.

We are growing and extending our passionate Young Persons’ Housing team in Somerset and are keen to find people who really believe in young people and their potential and who are motivated to make a real difference in for young people and communities.

Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships are key to working with every young person, in order to provide a supportive environment where they can make steps to move on to greater independence and achieve goals that matter to them. Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage positive progression for all the individuals we work alongside.

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

Overall, we seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment to encourage and enable everyone we support to achieve progressive change through positive opportunities. This can be challenging yet rewarding work that helps individuals to belong, contribute and thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

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

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Lilwall – Head of Young Peoples Services, via Email: Kevin.Lilwall@ymca-dg.org, or via Telephone: 07854172693.

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

Contract: Permanent

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

We are hiring multiple candidates. We offer a range of contract types to accommodate different preferences and needs. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time, we have options available.

General Information:

We are looking for enthusiastic, honest and hardworking people to join our teams in Somerset. As of April 2024, we will be continuing or work in partnership with Somerset Council to deliver a new contract providing a key service of supported accommodation for young people aged 16 – 24.

We are growing and extending our passionate Young Persons’ Housing team in Somerset and are keen to find people who really believe in young people and their potential and who are motivated to make a real difference in for young people and communities.

Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships are key to working with every young person, in order to provide a supportive environment where they can make steps to move on to greater independence and achieve goals that matter to them. Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage positive progression for all the individuals we work alongside.

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

Overall, we seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment to encourage and enable everyone we support to achieve progressive change through positive opportunities. This can be challenging yet rewarding work that helps individuals to belong, contribute and thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

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

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Lilwall – Head of Young Peoples Services, via Email: Kevin.Lilwall@ymca-dg.org, or via Telephone: 07854172693.

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

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £23,500 per annum (payable monthly)

General Information:

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the team as a Welcome Worker. As of April 2024, we will be continuing or work in partnership with Somerset Council to deliver a new contract providing a key service of supported accommodation for young people aged 16 – 24. We are growing and extending our passionate Young Persons’ Housing team in Somerset and are keen to find people who really believe in young people and their potential and who are motivated to make a real difference in for young people and communities.

Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships are key to working with every young person, in order to provide a supportive environment where they can make steps to move on to greater independence and achieve goals that matter to them. Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage positive progression for all the individuals we work alongside. As a service we provide a safe and welcoming environment for the individuals we support, with   their aspirations and desires at the forefront of the support we offer. Overall, we seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment to encourage and enable everyone we support to achieve progressive change through positive opportunities. This can be challenging yet rewarding work that helps individuals to belong, contribute and thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

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

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Lilwall – Head of Young Peoples Services, via Email: Kevin.Lilwall@ymca-dg.org, or via Telephone: 07854172693.

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

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,896 per annum (payable monthly)

General Information:

We are looking for enthusiastic, honest and hardworking leaders to join our teams in Somerset. As of April 2024 we will be continuing our work in partnership with Somerset Council to deliver a new contract providing a key service of supported accommodation for young people aged 16 – 24.

You will work collaboratively with and lead staff teams to build professional, positive and trusting relationships with young people, colleagues and other relevant agencies. This role involves modelling, developing and encouraging positive behaviours to young people and team members to ensure that young people can be manage their accommodation effectively, whilst fostering and working towards a sustainable, long-term positive outcome. We are growing and extending our passionate Young Persons’ Housing team in Somerset and are keen to find people who really believe in young people and their potential and who are motivated to make a real difference in for young people and communities.​ Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships are key to working with every young person, in order to provide a supportive environment where they can make steps to move on to greater independence and achieve goals that matter to them. Team Leaders play an instrumental role in ensuring teams work effectively and consistently together to achieve the best outcomes for young people whilst striving to improve the standards of support and engagement young people receive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

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

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Lilwall – Head of Young Peoples Services, via Email: Kevin.Lilwall@ymca-dg.org, or via Telephone: 07854172693.

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

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,896 per annum (payable monthly)

General Information:

We are looking for enthusiastic, honest and hardworking leaders to join our teams in Somerset. As of April 2024 we will be continuing our work in partnership with Somerset Council to deliver a new contract providing a key service of supported accommodation for young people aged 16 – 24.

You will work collaboratively with and lead staff teams to build professional, positive and trusting relationships with young people, colleagues and other relevant agencies. This role involves modelling, developing and encouraging positive behaviours to young people and team members to ensure that young people can be manage their accommodation effectively, whilst fostering and working towards a sustainable, long-term positive outcome. We are growing and extending our passionate Young Persons’ Housing team in Somerset and are keen to find people who really believe in young people and their potential and who are motivated to make a real difference in for young people and communities.​ Creating professional, positive and trusting relationships are key to working with every young person, in order to provide a supportive environment where they can make steps to move on to greater independence and achieve goals that matter to them. Team Leaders play an instrumental role in ensuring teams work effectively and consistently together to achieve the best outcomes for young people whilst striving to improve the standards of support and engagement young people receive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

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

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Lilwall – Head of Young Peoples Services, via Email: Kevin.Lilwall@ymca-dg.org, or via Telephone: 07854172693.

Youth Work

Hours: 6 per week (includes evening and weekends on a rota basis)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £10.42 per hour, increasing to £11.44 per hour from 1st April 2024 (payable monthly)

1 position available.

General Information:

YMCA Dulverton Group are seeking a motivated individual to join the Youth & Community Programmes Team, as a Youth Worker. We’re in search of a caring individual who can be considerate of the challenges that young people face and who has the ability to form trusting and professional relationships with young people.

We seek to cultivate a supportive, listening environment with a trusted adult to talk to, because we know this helps to keep young people safe and supports their wellbeing and development. We aim to inspire young people and support their positive progression whilst building their resilience. While it may pose challenges, the work is immensely rewarding. Our teams work with young people to provide places where young people feel they belong, where they can contribute in a way that matters to them, and become thriving valued members of their community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

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

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Alli Waller – Youth & Community – Programmes Manager, via Email: Alli.Waller@ymca-dg.org, or via Telephone: 07395797843.

Corporate Resource

Hours: 16 hours per week

Salary: £27,000 (FTE) per annum

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to support the Executive Team to raise vital funds across varied income streams and to increase the provision of unrestricted funding streams. This will enable YMCA DG to continue to carry out its objects and increase opportunities, for developing new and existing projects, and raise our profile.

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

Operations

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £27,000 (FTE) per annum

We are looking for a Venue Manager for Barley Wood who will lead and manage the delivery of exceptional customer experience and ensure the smooth running of the Venue, adhering to the vision of Barley Wood at all times. The postholder will be responsible for the successful delivery of wedding, accommodation and event bookings at Barley Wood.

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

Social Enterprise

Hours: 16 hours per week

Salary: £22,369 (FTE) per annum

We are looking for a Housekeeper at Barley Wood to provide a comprehensive housekeeping function to our Barley Wood Social Enterprise venue which comprises of function rooms and 9 bedrooms, ensuring that levels of cleanliness, tidiness and presentation are of the highest standard.

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

Location: Great Western Hotel

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Permeant

Salary: £20,824.41 per annum

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

If you would like further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

Location: Great Western Hotel

Hours: 12 per week

Contract: Permeant

Salary: £20,844.11 (Pro Rata) per annum

We are currently looking for a confident individual to assist with the effective running of the Kitchen and food service at Great Western Hotel. To ensure the team can deliver high quality food service to Guests and customers at the hotel.

Ensure stock management and ensure effective use of local produce. Abide by all Head Chef and EHO guidance.

If you would like further information, or to apply for this position, please click here.

 

Infograph of the staff benefits offered by YMCA Dulverton Group.