Childcare Practitioner

Crieff Hydro Limited; City of Edinburgh, Crieff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run hotel in Scotland as a childcare leader, engaging children in fun indoor and outdoor activities. With a focus on play, you'll ensure a memorable experience for families. Enjoy benefits like live-in accommodation, free meals, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Live-in Accommodation

Free Meals on Shift

Exclusive Discounts

Team Rate Hotel Stays

Refer a Friend Bonus

Guest Mention Rewards

A Friendly & Supportive Team

Grow with Us

Career Progression

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Lead children in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Ensure children have fun during their experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in various activities at the childcare facility.
• Provide great service and build rapport with children.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication

Education

Formal qualification in Childcare

Job description

Be part of the Family

We’re a family business through and through – family owned since 1868, family run and with a warm family welcome for guests and team alike. Our seven hotels are unique and set in three stunning Scottish locations. Some are big, some are small, but all offer fantastic food and drink, cozy beds and a wealth of things to do.

We offer an expansive range of benefits to help you make the most of life outside of work, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

We treat our guests like family, and we support our people the same way. If you’re someone who lives our values of Be Creative, Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Positive and Be You, you’ll fit right in.

Crieff Hydro Hotel

In the heart of Scotland, we’re set in a 900 acre estate in stunning Perthshire. A home from home, we’ve been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. We have 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self-catering lodges, 6 restaurants and over 60 onsite activities – including a spa, leisure center, horse-riding center and our famously exciting Action Glen. There really is something for everyone!

About the role

Our unique childcare facility, Big Country, is packed with every activity you can think of. We also have a 900-acre estate to explore, so the possibilities are endless! The successful applicant will lead children in indoor and outdoor activities, from Clan Castle to outdoor sport. Our emphasis is on play, and ensuring children have fun – after all, this is a holiday destination.

We’re registered to take up to 140 children between the ages of 0-12 at each of our 3-daily sessions. We have a separate games area for the teenagers and daily entertainment on offer for all the family. With all of this, we can promise you a fast-paced and dynamic experience. With different children arriving on an almost daily basis, you can be confident no two days will ever be the same.

We'rehiring for multiple candidatesfor this position and can offer eitherZero-Hourcontracts or30-Hoursper week, dependent on individual needs. Please include your preferred contract size when applying.

What we need from you

If you have a formal qualification in Childcare, we really want to hear from you. If not, you’ll need to show us you’re interested in a career in childcare. You’ll have loads of enthusiasm to ensure the children you’re working with have a fun experience.

No matter the age of our customers, great service is at the heart of our business. So, your friendly, welcoming personality is a given.We need a confident communicator, who is able to interact and build rapport with children.

What you’ll get from us

• Live-in Accommodation– On-site, affordable housing with bills included may be available. Most rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite, though this isn’t guaranteed. Availability and rates (set by HMRC) can be discussed at interview.
• Free Meals on Shift– Stay fuelled and focused withdelicious staff mealswhile you work.
• Exclusive Discounts– Enjoy 30% off food, drinks and retail, discounted leisure membership and reduced rates on hotel activities.
• Team Rate Hotel Stays– Take time to recharge withdiscounted staysat all of our hotels from just £30 per night - where will you explore next?
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250-£500 for each successful team member or manager which you recommend to us.
• Guest Mention Rewards – Earn £5 every time a guest gives you a positive shoutout in a review.
• A Friendly & Supportive Team– Work in afun, welcoming environmentwhere team spirit and well-being are a priority.
• Grow with Us– We invest in our people. Whether you’re looking todevelop new skillsor take thenext step in your career, we’ll support you every step of the way.
• Career Progression– With seven hotels, multiple departments, and a wide range of roles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities togrow and explore new career paths.
• Leadership Development– Get access to ourBe A Leader programmeand develop the skills to take your career further.
• Wellbeing Support– Get 24/7 confidential supportvia theHealth Assured Employee Assistance Programme, covering mental health, finances, and more.
• Team Events & Annual Staff Party– We love to celebrate our people! Enjoy team events throughout the year and alegendary annual staff party.

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Please note:This opportunitydoes not qualify for sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must have theright to work in the UK.