20 hours per week / £28,330 per annum pro rata / permanent / working pattern to be confirmed (can be discussed at interview.)
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey, offering safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
As a Maintenance Worker covering sites across East Sussex, you will take on a hands‑on role combining practical maintenance tasks with caretaking responsibilities. You will help create and maintain safe, welcoming, and psychologically informed accommodation for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive maintenance, caretaking, and cleaning service to ensure safe, welcoming, and psychologically informed accommodation.
- Carry out day‑to‑day maintenance across our West Sussex sites, with occasional support to other housing schemes.
- Complete maintenance, cleaning, repair, and redecoration works within agreed timescales, delegating tasks where appropriate.
- Perform or delegate general caretaking and cleaning duties, including cleaning communal areas, litter picking, and waste removal.
Experience and Knowledge
- Strong maintenance experience across a range of trade or repair tasks, including delivering high‑quality maintenance and decorating work.
- Experience working in supported housing, residential, or community‑based settings.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and resident wellbeing.
- Good understanding of health & safety requirements and compliance processes.
- A proactive, organised approach to workload and prioritisation.
Qualifications and Training (Desirable)
- City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in one or more maintenance skill areas.
- Manual handling training.
- Training in handling bodily fluids.
- Boundaries training.
- First Aid training.
Visa and Work Permit
We are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
Inclusive Workplace
We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, you are encouraged to contact us.
Safeguarding
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Security screening
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third‑party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Closing date
Sunday 19 July 2026 at midnight. Early applications strongly encouraged.
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