Childcare Assistant | £12.37 per hour
The Activity Den caters for ages ranging from 0-11 years, offering a range of energetic and creative activities in a regulated, safe and happy environment. One day you could be donning a pirate patch, and on another you could be hosting a superhero party. It really is that diverse, so each shift will be an adventure, and no two days will ever be the same.
We’re a team. Imagine working in an environment where support and wellbeing are second nature. Our team of nursery staff and managers extend their experience and knowledge as often as they can so we can all work together to achieve guest excellence.
Responsibilities
* Help create a brilliant, fun‑filled and stimulating environment for children.
* Ensure children have a good time at all times while keeping an eye on safety and learning in the setting.
* Build relationships and trust with parents and communicate effectively with children.
* Conform to all safety and hygiene protocols and participate in staff briefings.
Hours of Work
You will be contracted to work 64 hours per 4‑week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and rotation during Christmas and/or New Year.
Essential Requirements
* Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with adults and children in groups of different sizes.
* Friendly and enthusiastic personality.
* Naturally cheerful.
Desirable Requirements
* Studying for a childcare qualification (or interested in obtaining).
* Basic food hygiene certificate.
* Previous experience working within the customer service industry.
Benefits
* Colleague Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
* Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Centre Parcs and High Street vouchers
* Free use of our leisure facilities
* Discounted Centre Parcs breaks
* 20 % discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
* Access to Perks at Work Portal – offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme – support on financial, health and legal matters
* Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications.
Closing date: 26th November 2025.
Interviews to be held: Ongoing.
At Centre Parcs, everyone's welcome.
We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
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