Job Description

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.


Do you enjoy reading bedtime stories, and firing up children's imaginations? Does being warm and friendly while being quiet and calming come naturally? Are you outgoing, positive 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 people's lives.

The role:

At our hotel, we're looking babysitters to join our Kids' Zone team to ensure children who spend time with us have stellar experiences. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others who prioritize our guests and support each other.


We seek dynamic individuals who value positive lifestyle choices and excel at being lively and outgoing, bringing children a sense of confidence and fun, and have experience looking after children.


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:

Make sure children are always safe and secure. Develop good working relationships with parents/carers and other professionals. Ensure the Kids' Zone meets Ofsted requirements at all times. Take on a mixture of day and evening shifts throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays. Bring an upbeat and energetic attitude to the team Ensure that the cleaning and sterilisation of all equipment used in each sitting i.e. toy boxes Be responsible for ongoing professional development and undertake training as appropriate

Job skills & requirements:

NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent or above in early years and childcare or babysitting certificate An up-to-date paediatric first aid qualification Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management The ability to remain calm under pressure, and to use your initiative in a variety of potential situations Experience working in a hospitality environment Good communicator Energetic team player with positive attitude and outlook An Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required Proven experience of delivery of childcare and play opportunities Proven experience with working with birth to 15-year-olds Experience of working within, children and families and other professionals.

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 finance
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


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