Childcare Assistant in New Milton

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £12.21 per hour plus generous service charge and great benefits

About Us: At New Park Manor, we pride ourselves on being more than just a luxury family hotel – we are a family-focused destination where cherished memories are made. We have a dedicated Creche – The Den, for the children of our guests staying at our hotel, where they have a complimentary Den session per day, for their child to explore and engage with the Den team.

Role Overview: As Childcare Assistant you will play a pivotal role in creating unforgettable experiences for our younger guests. From welcoming families with genuine warmth to ensuring every play interaction is delightful, you will embody our commitment to exceptional service and contribute to the magic that makes New Park Manor a beloved destination for families seeking joy and relaxation. This is a permanent position, at 32 hours per week, with a rate of pay of £12.21 per hour plus generous service charge. Flexibility will be key, as shifts will vary and will include some weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering an exciting activity programme: You will create, prepare, organise and deliver a fun, safe and stimulating activity programme for the children in your care, tailored to their age and interests.
• Make long lasting unique memories: Through interactive play and creative activities you will work together as a team to make long lasting unique memories for our smallest guests.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming play environment: You will ensure a safe and welcoming play environment is created for all of the children in our care and ensure that their needs are met throughout the session. You will be expected to interact confidently with the parents and guardians and ensure any requests made are adhered to.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working with children in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Accredited childcare/play work qualification Level 2 or 3 is essential.
• A genuine passion for working with children and creating positive experiences for families.
• Paediatric First aid qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and creative approach to organising activities.

If you are enthusiastic about childcare and love working with children, we would love to hear from you! Join us at New Park Manor and be part of making family holidays unforgettable.

Why work with us?

• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it is something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams' development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Help@Hand – Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages.
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year.
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers.
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family.

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, New Park Manor is located in the heart of the New Forest and offers families a place to explore the enchanting woodland, spot the resident deer and ponies, relax in the spa and gives the opportunity for guests to reconnect with nature and each other.

We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be! Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.