Activity Centre Assistant (Evening)

Robinwood Activity Centre Limited; Alston; On-site; GBP 9,900 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage accreditation

Investors in People Gold

Employee-owned business

Profit bonus

School holiday time off

Free meals during shifts

Team events

Training & development

Job summary

Robinwood Activity Centre Limited is seeking an Evening Activity Centre Assistant to join the Barhaugh Hall team. The role is part-time and term-time only, working Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 10:30pm.

The position offers 14 hours per week with pay starting at £13.65 per hour, rising to £14.05 after a 6-month probation, and year-round annualised hours. Ideal candidates will enjoy working with children, have good customer care skills and be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Helpful customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
• Reliability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Support groups of children between activity sessions, assist with equipment fitting and supervision.
• Assist with activity sessions such as Zip Wire, Archery, Giant Swing or water sports support; training provided.
• Mealtime supervision and assistance with routines; liaise with staff and record information as appropriate.
• Support morning or evening supervision of children and help with kitchen cleaning and food service tasks.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation around the centre.

Skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Job description

Activity Centre Assistant (Evening)

Barhaugh Hall, near Alston, Cumbria

Part-Time | Term Time Only | Permanent
£13.65 per hour, increasing to £14.05 per hour following successful completion of a 6-month probation period | 14 hours per week | Paid year-round (annualised hours)

Robinwood Activity Centre is looking for an Activity Centre Assistant (Evening) to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at Barhaugh Hall Activity Centre, working Tuesdays andWednesdays (2:00pm – 10.30pm) during term time only.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation delivering residential outdoor activity experiences to primary school children.

Why Robinwood?

Robinwood is an award-winning provider of residential activity courses for primary schools, known for delivering safe, engaging and high-quality adventurous learning experiences.

Industry-leading Employer

• Living Wage Foundation accredited


• Investors in People Gold


• Employee-owned business

Benefits of an Activity Centre Assistant include:

• Annual tax-free profit bonus


• 15 weeks off a year (covering school holiday periods)


• Free meals while on shift


• Company events and team activities


• Full training and development opportunities

About the role of an Activity Centre Assistant:

This role involves:

• Providing support for groups of children between activity sessions. This may include helping with harnesses, buoyancy aid and helmet fitting, provision of waterproofs and other equipment, or other supervisory tasks.


• Providing support on activity sessions such as assisting with Zip Wire, Archery, Giant Swing or water sports support. (No previous experience required, all training is given)


• Mealtime supervision of groups of children


• Assisting with morning or evening supervision of children, reminding children of routines and liaising with other staff, recording information where appropriate.


• Supporting the catering team with food preparation and kitchen cleaning tasks, serving children and clearing up.


• Cleaning around the centre, maintaining high standards of presentation throughout every aspect of the centre

Some previous work with children is useful, as well as excellent customer care skills and the ability to be positive, professional and supportive of others at all times. We take safeguarding very seriously and the successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

If you are enthusiastic, reliable and want to be part of a supportive team creating unforgettable experiences for children, we would love to hear from you.

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