Holiday Scheme Assistant

Holiday Scheme Assistant

Location: Shrewsbury Sports Village, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RU
Salary: £12.71 plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Casual contract, flexible to work various shifts to meet the needs of the business.

Here at Shropshire Community Leisure Trust our goal is to encourage active, healthy lifestyles in an environment that is safe, warm, clean, friendly and fun. To be the destination of choice for being part of an active community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit for Holiday Scheme Assistant to join our team

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Holiday Scheme Assistant in our Shropshire Community Leisure Trust team, you’ll play a hands-on role in creating safe, fun, and engaging holiday activities for children and young people in the local community.

This is a practical and rewarding role where your enthusiasm and care will help deliver positive experiences during school holidays. From sports sessions to arts and crafts, your work will support children to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy their time in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

What you’ll do as a Holiday Scheme Assistant

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Deliver fun and safe sports, arts, and craft activities in line with the holiday scheme programme
• Support a high-quality holiday scheme provision by working closely with colleagues
• Engage positively with children to create an enjoyable, inclusive, and supportive environment
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with site procedures
• Follow safeguarding practices at all times and comply with company policies and procedures
• Carry out other appropriate duties in line with the nature of the role

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• An understanding of holiday scheme provision and activity delivery
• Strong communication and customer care skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage different activity areas
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to working with children

Vetting and checks:

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

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We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer:

•   Free gym membership for yourself and a member of the family. 

•  Discounts: Enjoy discount on the food and drink at the café, discounted kid’s activities - Kids parties, holiday club, swimming lessons etc.  

 
•   Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds. 

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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