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Childcare Practitioner (fixed-term)

The Activity Den caters for ages ranging from 0-11 years, offering a range of energetic and creative activities in a regulated, safe and happy environment. One day you could be donning a pirate patch, and on another you could be hosting a superhero party. It really is that diverse, so each shift will be an adventure, and no two days will ever be the same. We're a team. Imagine working in an environment where support and wellbeing are second nature. Our team of nursery staff and managers extend their experience and knowledge as often as they can so we can all work together to achieve guest excellence. **CHILDCARE PRACTITIONER \| £13.29 per hour** Our Activity Den is incredibly popular with guests and their children, and you'll help to create a brilliant, fun-filled and stimulating environment, ensuring the children have a good time at all times, whilst keeping an eye on safety and learning in the setting. As you can imagine, even though this is a leisure setting, we still must make sure we adhere to industry rules and regulations, so completing paperwork will be an essential requirement of the role. You'll be naturally cheerful, friendly and approachable, and who works well in a team environment. Building relationships and trust with parents is just as important as being able to communicate with children. Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Elveden Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company **HOURS OF WORK** We have the following contracts available on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. * **64 hours per 4-week period** - Permanent * **64 hours per 4-week period** - Fixed term until 15th January 2025 * **120 hours per 4-week period** - Fixed term until 12th March 2025 **Please state your desired contracted hours from the options above under the suitability section of your application form.** As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis. **ABOUT YOU** **Essential requirements**: * Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with both adults and children in groups of different sizes * Minimum Level 2 in childcare or equivalent * Naturally outgoing, cheerful and enthusiastic personality **Desirable requirements:** * Previous experience in childcare or a similar environment * Previous experience working within the customer service industry **ABOUT THE BENEFITS** Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few: * Colleague Bonus Scheme * Pension Scheme with Life Assurance * Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme -- offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers * Free use of our leisure facilities * Discounted Center Parcs breaks * 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets * Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts * An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters * Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. **Closing date:**22nd July 2025 **Interviews to be held:** Ongoing **Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.** **Follow us -** **Facebook** **\|** **LinkedIn** We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

Thetford, UK

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