Senior Maintenance Worker (YMCA DownsLink Group)

Salary: 29450 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026 12am
Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: Please download the Job Description and Application Form from our website Senior Maintenance Worker YMCA DownsLink Group

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At YMCA DownsLink Groupour missionis to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to do this by providing a safe home building life skills and self-confidence and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Our Values -we do whats right we work with heart and we build real connections- guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking to step into a senior role Do you take pride in creating safe welcoming homes that make a real difference in young peoples lives

Our Maintenance team works across multiple properties to ensure our residents have safe goodquality homes. We work closely with project staff to identify and complete repairs carry out ad hoc cleaning and decoration ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and prepare empty homes for new residents.

We operate across East Sussex centred around our Foyers in Eastbourne and Hastings which provide 24hour supported housing for young people aged 1625. We also manage several larger shared houses (typically 48 residents) through our Transitional Housing teams supporting young people on their journey to total the team helps maintain safe homes for approximately 180 residents across the county.

We are recruiting for aSenior Maintenance Workerto supervise a small team of Maintenance Workers across East Sussex. This is a hands-on role combining practical maintenance tasks with daytoday staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising maintenance staff offering constructive feedback coaching and support

• Providing a comprehensive maintenance caretaking and cleaning service to ensure safe welcoming psychologically informed accommodation

• Carrying out daytoday maintenance across our sites in East Sussex and occasionally supporting other housing schemes

• Completing maintenance cleaning repair and redecoration works within agreed timescales and delegating tasks where appropriate

• Performing or delegating general caretaking and cleaning duties including cleaning communal areas litterpicking and waste removal

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt match every single requirement we still encourage you to apply. We know that skills and potential come in many forms and your background may offer valuable transferable strengths.

Were looking for a someone with a positive flexible attitude and a genuine desire to contribute to young peoples wellbeing.

Experience and Knowledge

We are searching for someone with:

• Previous supervisory or teamleading experience with the ability to organise and direct a small team effectively

• Strong maintenance experience across a range of trade or repair tasks including delivering highquality maintenance and decorating work

• Experience working in supported housing residential or communitybased 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)

It would be beneficial though not essential if you have:

• 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

Please note that 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.

An inclusive workplaceWe 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.

AccessibilityIf you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process please do contact us.

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.

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Childrens and Adults Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.