Childcare Assistant Sheffield Broadfield Park, Sheffield

Virgin Active; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Pension contributions

Complimentary Virgin Active membership

Staff discounts across Virgin Group

Discounted Academy courses

Salary Finance assistance

Mental health support program

Dexters letting service cooperation

ePoints discounts

Job summary

Virgin Active in the UK is seeking a Junior Activities Assistant to join our Family Activities Team. You will supervise and support children, deliver engaging activities, and help create memorable experiences for families at the club.

This part-time role (16 hours) offers a safe, friendly environment, a focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop professionally within a premium wellness brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/3 qualification in a child related field.
• Experience working with children in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children at all times and monitor safety.
• Maintain a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for children.
• Be friendly, calm and quick to respond when needed.
• Adhere to company and government policies and procedures.
• Work well in a team and motivate others.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

As we evolve into Social Wellness Clubs, we are creating spaces and experiences that support every aspect of our members’ physical, mental, nutritional and social wellbeing. By bringing together expert guidance, genuine community, personalised experiences and innovative technology, we make wellness feel accessible, welcoming and easy to navigate. Virgin Active is committed to recruiting the finest people who share our passion for creating exceptional experiences and delivering world-class service every day. We are looking for a Junior Activities Assistant to join our Family Activities Team.

Role Type: Part Time

Number of hours: 16

In this role, you will play a part in creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and thrive while their parents enjoy the club. You will build positive relationships with children and families, deliver engaging activities, and help create exceptional experiences that make every visit memorable.

The Role

• Supervising and supporting Children at all times– nothing gets by without you noticing!
• Ensuring the Club V environment is a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for all children
• Having a friendly, calm and approachable nature is crucial along with the ability to act quickly and effectively
• Adhering to all company and government policies & procedures
• You love working in a team, and have the drive to inspire and motivate others
• Having excellent communication skills, and always willing to support both staff and members, and can effectively build relationships with parents and care givers

Who We’re Looking For

• You have a minimum Level 2/3 qualification in a child related field, alongside previous experience working with children (please note Health and Social Care does not cover the required qualification)

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness
• A premium environment with industry-leading facilities
• Development and progression opportunities aligned to your level
• Access to a vibrant, engaged member community
• The platform to build your career, reputation and impact

The Perks

• 33 days (including bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day and we want you take them
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
• We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active everything from guest passes to 50% offPTsessions.
• You will join Virgin Family where not only can you communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2)
• Maintaining a healthy diet while at work can be hard, so we offer all our team members 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.
• Managing finances can be difficult, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
• Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our Health Heroes employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 6 free counselling sessions.
• We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services meaning no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.
• Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best instructors.

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