Another
Place Hotel – a place to take your childcare career to new heights. With a team
that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about
making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. At Another Place The Lake we don't just
provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable
experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.
Do you enjoy reading bedtime stories, and firing up
children’s imaginations? Does being warm and friendly while being quiet and
calming come naturally? Are you outgoing, positive and able to make friends of
every age wherever you go? Do you enjoy lake views, breaks in
the fresh air, and wild swimming after work? If so, we want you! Join us and be
part of a team that values connection, creativity, and making a positive impact
on people's lives.
The
role:
At our hotel, we’re looking babysitters and early years
professionals to join our Kids’ Zone team to ensure children who spend time
with us have stellar experiences. As a member of our team, you'll
work alongside others who prioritize our guests and support each other.
We seek dynamic individuals who value positive
lifestyle choices and excel at being
lively and outgoing, bringing children a sense of confidence and fun, and have
experience looking after children.
Joining
our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation,
and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our team is reflected in
our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance,
professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.
What your
days could look like:
* Make sure children are always
safe and secure.
* Develop good working
relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
* Ensure the Kids’ Zone
meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
* Take on a mixture of day
and evening shifts throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays.
* Bring an upbeat and energetic
attitude to the team
* Ensure that the cleaning and
sterilisation of all equipment used in each sitting i.e. toy boxes
* Be responsible for ongoing
professional development and undertake training as appropriate
Job skills & requirements:
* NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent
or above in early years and childcare or babysitting certificate
* An
up-to-date paediatric first aid qualification
* Knowledge
of safeguarding and behaviour management
* The ability
to remain calm under pressure, and to use your initiative in a variety of
potential situations
* Experience
working in a hospitality environment
* Good
communicator
* Energetic
team player with positive attitude and outlook
* An Enhanced DBS disclosure will be
required
* Proven experience of delivery of
childcare and play opportunities
* Proven experience with working with
birth to 15-year-olds
* Experience of working within, children
and families and other professionals.
What we can
offer in return:
* A relaxed, professional
place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater
* Excellent career
prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special rates for you
and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay
Hotel
* Team discounts on
treatments in Swim Club
* Discounts for you and
your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living
Space and Glasshouse
* Team social events
throughout the year
* Team assistance scheme
– a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental
health through to managing your finances
From
discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about
helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in 18
acres of Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration.
Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career
opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our
guests and team remember for a lifetime.