Soft Play Assistant

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Soft Play Assistant

Part-time, permanent: 8 hours per week, Saturday

Salary – £19,530 (pro rata for part time), £10.50 per hour

Location – Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Ratho

Are you energetic, good with children and naturally outgoing? Do you like to be on the go and hate the thought of sitting behind a desk? We have an ideal opportunity for you!

We are looking for a fun-loving people person with a great sense of humour and plenty of energy and enthusiasm to join our Soft Play team at EICA, Ratho

In this hands-on role, there is never a dull moment. On a day-to-day basis, you will be:

• Ensuring that all children and parents have a great experience in the soft play area by providing exceptional customer service.
• Creating a welcoming environment, and maintaining high standards of play, while promoting a happy and safe atmosphere.
• Interacting and playing with children aged 0 - 9 years, helping deliver birthday parties and other seasonal events.
• Helping to maintain very high standards of cleanliness throughout the soft play area.

As training is provided, experience is not necessary, but a vibrant, friendly personality with a proactive attitude is essential. In addition, our ideal candidate will be able to:

• Provide high levels of customer service and have strong communication skills.
• Work well with others and interact in a positive and helpful manner.
• Always maintain a positive attitude and proactively resolve any issues that might come up.
• Stay focused and alert to respond quickly to all situations.

In return, we offer one of the best rewards packages in the industry:

• FREE membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
• Opportunities for training, career growth and development
• Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
• Shift work which may fit around other commitments
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Company pension
• Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Closing date: Sunday 3 September 2023

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £19,530.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newbridge, EH28 8AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please provide us with a personal statement detailing why you are interested in this role. Please include any relevant work experience that shows your suitability.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person