Leisure & Fitness
Childcare Assistant
Entry Level
London, United Kingdom
in office
Part time
OperationsHealth & SafetyCustomer Service
Job description
About the Role
The Junior Activities Assistant will join the Family Activities Team, helping to create a safe, fun and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and thrive while their parents enjoy the club. The role involves building positive relationships with children and families, delivering engaging activities, and helping create exceptional experiences that make every visit memorable. The position is part-time, working 20 hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support children at all times.
- 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 for children.
- Help create exceptional experiences that make every visit memorable.
- Support both staff and members as required.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- A 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.
- A friendly, calm and approachable nature.
- The ability to act quickly and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A willingness to support both staff and members.
- The ability to build effective relationships with parents and caregivers.
- Enjoyment of working in a team.
- The drive to inspire and motivate others.
Salary
- £13.50 - £13.50 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.
- Free membership for your children, with the ability to take advantage of Club V.
- Discounts across Virgin Active, including guest passes and 50% off PT sessions.
- Membership of Virgin Family, allowing communication with colleagues across Virgin Group and 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 personal finance support.
- 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, trained by the very best instructors.
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