Watergate Bay 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.
Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to
work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At
Watergate Bay, 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 ocean views, breaks on the sand, and
surfing 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 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 – at one of
the UK’s most striking beaches
* A
welcoming team of likeminds, eager to support and encourage each other
* Excellent
career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special
rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
* Team
discounts on treatments in Swim Club
* Discounts
for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach
Hut and Living Space restaurants
* Team
discount at our Cubs coffeeshops
* Team
discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
* Free
surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from the Extreme Academy
* Team
social events throughout the year
* Team
assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
topics from mental health through to managing your finance
From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be
short on inspiration. Working at Watergate Bay Hotel 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