Housing Support Assistant

Reporting to: General Manager Hours: 30 per week, 8am 4pm or 1:30pm 9:30pm, on a rota including 1 weekend in 4 About the Role: Are you a practical, hands-on person who enjoys making a real difference each day? Join us at YMCA Reading as a Housing Support Assistant, where you ll play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for our residents. This is a varied and rewarding role that s perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a proactive setting with minimal supervision. What You ll Be Doing: Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repair tasks (e.g. replacing appliances, lightbulbs, small repairs) Performing planned preventative maintenance across our buildings and accommodation units Painting, decorating, and general refurbishment works Assisting with grounds/garden upkeep. Supporting health and safety checks to keep our facilities in top condition Keeping the maintenance workshop and stores organised Handling deliveries, emergencies, and supporting housekeeping where needed Representing YMCA Reading with professionalism and respect in all resident/customer-facing interactions What You ll Need: Experience in general building maintenance Qualifications, skills or experience in a trade ( eg plumbing, electrics, decorator etc) A good level of DIY skills with good fault-finding abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team A clean, valid UK ..... full job details .....