Description
Families are at the heart of The Carnegie Club experience. Children of all ages visit Skibo throughout the year, enjoying dedicated activity spaces alongside the freedom to explore our 8,000-acre estate in a safe and inspiring environment.
Our Children's Barn team delivers memorable indoor and outdoor experiences, from creative activities such as baking and crafts to outdoor adventures including bushcraft, canoeing and treasure hunts. During school holidays, the team supports a programme of family-focused events and celebrations, while in the evenings we offer a professional babysitting service, allowing parents to relax knowing their children are in safe, capable hands.
About The Role
As a Senior Childcare Assistant, you will spend most of your time actively working with children, leading activities, and supporting the team on the floor.
Working closely with colleagues across the Club, you’ll help deliver fun, creative and educational experiences while ensuring children’s wellbeing, safety and enjoyment are always prioritised. This is not an office based role. The emphasis is on delivery, guest experience, leadership in practice, health and safety oversight within daily practice and creating fun, memorable moments for children and families.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Support the Children's Barn Manager in the day to day operations and take a lead role in their absence.
* Provide hands on support, working directly alongside the team and actively engaging with children throughout the day.
* Deliver fun, creative and high quality experiences through play, outdoor activities and estate based adventures.
* Work collaboratively with the team to design and deliver seasonal programmes and special events, including Summer, Halloween, Christmas, and other key occasions.
* Support the smooth running of the evening babysitting service, ensuring excellent communication and a consistent high standard of care.
* Carry out daily operational checks, safeeguarding records and supervise essential compliance documentation.
* Manage daily bookings and check emails as part of routine operational tasks to ensure smooth communication and service delivery.
* Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, members and colleagues, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
* Contribute ideas, creativity and enthusiasm to continuously enhance the children’s experience and overall family offering.
The Children’s Barn operates seven days a week, with shifts including weekdays, weekends and school holidays.
About You
Skills & Experience:
* SVQ Level 3 Social Services Children and Young People (or equivalent)
* Experience working in a childcare, activity, holiday club, or similar hands on environment
* Confidence and experience leading and supporting a team
* A warm, energetic and proactive approach
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A genuine passion for creating engaging, memorable experiences for children
* Comfortable working outdoors and being fully involved inn active play and activities
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities
Personal Attributes:
* Fun, creative and enthusiastic, with a genuine enjoyment of working with children
* Patient, nurturing and approachable, with a calm and reassuring manner
* Reliable, responsible and confident taking initiative
* A positive team player who supports an inclusive and professional working culture
* Detail-oriented, with pride in maintaining safety, hygiene and organisational standards
Please note that all childcare positions are subject to PVG membership checks, which will be completed as part of the recruitment process.
If you love working with children and can offer a safe, caring and positive experience, we’d love to hear from you. We value enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine commitment to children’s wellbeing just as much as formal experience.
What We Offer You
* Share of gratuities
* 33 days annual leave pro-rata
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
* Occupational sick pay
* Family friendly support
* Life cover
* Access to wellness platform providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
* Access to staff benefit scheme which includes cycle to work and tech scheme, contribution towards eyecare and discounts on high street retailers
* Local staff transport service
* Meals on shift provided free of charge
* Complimentary use of staff gym
* Staff events
* Long Service Awards
Don't forget to check out our Benefits section on the Homepage for more details!
Great teams are built on diversity, curiosity, and respect. If you’re excited by our mission and think you could make an impact, we’d love to hear from you - even if you don’t tick every box.
At Skibo Castle, you’ll become part of a passionate and close-knit team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences in one of Scotland’s most extraordinary settings. Whether front-facing or behind the scenes, every role contributes to the unique magic that members and guests feel the moment they arrive. Working here means being surrounded by natural beauty, rich heritage, and a community that values professionalism, warmth, and genuine hospitality. If you’re looking for a place where your work has meaning, your colleagues feel like family, and every day brings opportunities to grow, we’d love to welcome you to the team.