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.
Does helping children play light up your day? Are
you full of fresh ideas to make our Kids’ Zone sessions shine? Are you
outgoing, upbeat 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 children’s lives.
The
role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about making every Kids’
Zone session magic, value positive lifestyle choices and excel in imagination
and energy. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others who
prioritize our guests and support each other.
We seek dynamic individuals who understand that the
beach is our playground - we know how to make the most of being so close to it,
whatever the weather. You’ll thrive on teamwork, eager to get stuck in with
running Kids’ Zone sessions for children. The roll is all about following ‘in
the moment planning’ and encouraging ‘loose parts play.’ If you’re a likemind,
with an NVQ level 3 childcare qualification and a passion for play, indoors and
out, it’s you we’re looking for.
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:
* Providing quality play sessions for children in the Kids’
Zone aged 6 months – 12 years, through planning and organising fun,
active, exciting and age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outside.
* Ensure the Kids’ Zone meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
* Make sure children are always safe and secure.
* Develop good working relationships with parents/carers and
other professionals.
* Complete daily administration tasks as needed.
* Take on a mixture of day and evening shifts throughout the
year, including weekends and public holidays.
Job skills
& requirements:
* NVQ level 2 qualification in childcare
* Proven experience delivering childcare and play opportunities
in a childcare setting
* Experience of working with children and families, team team
members, other professionals
* An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required
* Good communicator
* Calm under pressure
* Energetic team player with positive attitude and outlook
* Experience of safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour
management and inclusion procedures
* Experience working in a hospitality environment
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 finances
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.