Do you love working with children? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our Crèche Assistants provide parents and guardians that sought after peace of mind. Our centres cater for the entire family and as a Crèche Assistant, you will provide a safe, interactive, and interesting environment for young children, ensuring high levels of cleanliness and maintenance of the area at all times, and maintain accurate records whilst adhering to the Fusion Safeguarding policy.

The main tasks and responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to):

• Provide a safe, caring, learning environment for young children in the Centre’s crèche
• Offer a varied, interesting programme of activities appropriate to the needs of the children
• Carry out the daily operations of the facility with regards to all statutory child care legislation, including the Children's Act 1989 and Service Standards
• Maintain accurate records of visits, and any accidents and incidents
• Ensure the preparation of all areas for activities or special events as required
• Assist in the communication, marketing and promotion of the Centre
• Carry out cleaning and maintenance of the facility, including minor repairs to maintain quality standards
• Assist with basic hygiene and toileting needs of children as required
• Assist in the effective operations of the activity programme by coaching / teaching, where appropriate
• Assist the members of the public in their use of the facilities, encouraging maximum usage
• Assist in the development of programming through innovative ideas and initiating actions to meet the demands of the customers
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with our customers and potential customers
• Ensure all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with Fusion’s Safeguarding policy.
• Adhere to the Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety procedures, operating procedures, customer service standards and uniform policy at all times
• Maintain own mandatory qualifications, licensing and CPD/ training requirements

To be successful as a Crèche Assistant, you will have:

• A nationally recognised NVQ level 2 childcare qualification
• Knowledge of child development and early years learning
• Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation
• Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly in relation to building trust and rapport with children and their parents
• Ability to act as a role model
• An empathic and caring personality

Some of the benefits you may enjoy as a Fusion team member include:

• Up to 22 days’ holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Free Gym & Swim membership at Fusion centres
• Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Discount on Bickels Yard Café F&B products 
• Eye test (DSE users)
• Mobile phone discount
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are looking to start or further your career in leisure, with a growing and dynamic company that makes a positive impact on the community, then we want to hear from you – click the link to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.

Fusion Lifestyle recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.