Luxury Hotel Childcare Assistant — Flexible Hours & Perks

The Gleneagles Hotel; Auchterarder; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Discounted Food & Beverage

Golf Membership

Staff perks and benefits

Perkbox rewards

Free pay day lunch

Refer a friend bonus

Staff gym access

Job summary

The Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder invites applications for a proactive Childcare Assistant to support our Little Glen team, caring for junior guests and creating a fun, secure environment. You will work with a qualified team, plan engaging activities, lead arts and crafts, and ensure safety while maintaining high service standards that reflect the Gleneagles brand.

Flexible hours and shift patterns are available, with a base rate plus gratuities; candidates may be working toward an HNC SVQ

Qualifications

• HNC in Childhood Practice or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) or working towards.
• Experience in childcare or similar role.
• Creative, adaptable and able to engage children in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Look after junior guests, ensuring safety and welfare.
• Manage a set number of children per Care Inspectorate ratios.
• Reassure parents with a warm, professional approach.
• Plan engaging daily, weekly and monthly activities with Little Glen Manager.
• Contribute ideas to Holiday Programmes.
• Lead arts and crafts sessions.
• Carry out safety checks on toys and equipment.
• Attend required training, including outside regular hours.
• Interact with guests in a warm, professional manner to exceed expectations.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Flexibility

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People)

Job description

The Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder invites applications for a proactive Childcare Assistant to support our Little Glen team, caring for junior guests and creating a fun, secure environment. You will work with a qualified team, plan engaging activities, lead arts and crafts, and ensure safety while maintaining high service standards that reflect the Gleneagles brand.

Flexible hours and shift patterns are available, with a base rate plus gratuities; candidates may be working toward an HNC SVQ