Childcare Assistant

About the Role

Virgin Active is seeking three Junior Activities Assistants to join its Family Activities Team. The role is part-time, 16 hours per week, and involves creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and thrive while their parents enjoy the club. The postholder will build positive relationships with children and families, deliver engaging activities, and help create exceptional experiences that make every visit memorable.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children at all times, maintaining vigilant oversight.
• Ensure the Club V environment is safe, attractive and welcoming for all children.
• Adhere to all company and government policies and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Deliver engaging activities.
• Help create exceptional experiences that make every visit memorable.
• Support both staff and members, building effective relationships with parents and caregivers.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/3 qualification in a child-related field; Health and Social Care does not cover the required qualification.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Friendly, calm and approachable nature.
• Ability to act quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to support both staff and members.
• Ability to build effective relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Team player with the drive to inspire and motivate others.

Salary

• £12.71—£12.71 GBP

Benefits & Perks

• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus a Celebration Day.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with employer contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy, plus free membership for your children and the ability to take advantage of Club V.
• Discounts across Virgin Active, from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
• Membership of Virgin Family, enabling communication with colleagues across Virgin Group and access to discounts including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2.
• 20% off food and drink at KAUAI branches located in clubs.
• Access to Salary Finance for loans, savings plans, and support to become a personal finance expert.
• Health Heroes employer assistance programme with 6 free counselling sessions.
• Complimentary corporate letting services through Dexters, with no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints for online discounts to retailers.
• Discount on all Virgin Active Academy courses.

About the Company

Virgin Active offers the opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness, a premium environment with industry-leading facilities, development and progression opportunities aligned to your level, access to a vibrant, engaged member community, and a platform to build your career, reputation and impact.

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