General Assistant (Part-time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are searching for a highly motivated individual to join our Patterdale team as a General Assistant.
The Estate General Assistant will have involvement in all aspects of Estate life. Working to support all departments in their work. The right candidate will display the ability to balance their workload according to the flexible needs of the business.
Work will involve some light office duties, outdoor work, property maintenance, woodland conservation, customer service, housekeeping support.
We are looking for a team player who is able to pitch in and support colleagues and other areas of the estate when needed and contribute to and deliver high standards of customer service at all times to our visitors.
It is essential that you have a flexible approach to your working hours as working hours will include daytime, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
If you have experience as a General Assisstant and have a passion to make a real difference to the lives of others in a warm and welcoming team, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Title: General Asisstant
Location: Patterdale Hall Estate, Glendridding, Cumbria, CA11 0PJ
Hours Per Week: 19 hours (if you are looking for alternative hours please get in touch!)
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: enhanced holiday, your birthday off, access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Café and Nursery, Salary Sacrifice Schemes, access to Reward Gateway, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more!
Our mission is to create a community where everyone is healthy, happy and connected. We seek to champion those that have no voice and support those that need it most. Employing over 100 members of staff across various locations, we are ambitious, vibrant and visionary.
Closing date: Please apply ASAP without delay if you’re interested as we will be interviewing as we go.
Interview process: One Stage Interview.
Proposed start date: ASAP
To Apply: Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.
https://form.jotformeu.com/ymcanorthtyneside/ymca-online-application-for-e
Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this time is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 19 per week
Salary: £11.50-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Paid volunteer time
- Wellness programme
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Assistant (Part-time) roles across YMCA North Tyneside's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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