Childcare community work jobs in London

We’re looking for a Head Waiter / Waitress to join The Ivy Collection. Working closely with the front of house team to make sure high standards are maintained. You’ll welcome all our guests by name, if they’re regular, making everyone from business people to locals feel like our only guest.   Who are we?  Iconic but accessible. Glamorous but good fun. Prestigious but unpretentious. The Ivy Collection is bringing a touch of The Ivy magic to the rest of London and beyond, with fabulous food you’d happily eat every day and service you’d expect from the best.    Who are you?  You are:  Current / previous experience working as Waiter in a top restaurant or hotel, not necessarily a five star but somewhere known for its service and style  A natural leader, you know how to get the best from the floor team  A good communicator, exceptionally friendly and inclusive, even after a long shift  Experience in supporting the seamless running of a restaurant by providing excellent guest service  Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work on your own initiative    What’s in it for you?  As well as a chance to add one of the world’s most prestigious names to your CV, you’ll get:  Top class training, before the job, and on the job  Meals from our menu and discount in all our restaurants Lots of benefits including your uniform, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, a recommend a friend scheme and savings on things like gym membership and cinema tickets A salary you’ll be hard pressed to beat Where next? With more restaurants opening next year, The Ivy Collection is your oyster. You could help open a new site. Move to head office. Take on a bigger team. Tell us your plans and we’ll help you get there.

Nursery Manager to oversee a nursery in London Borough of Haringey. Come and join a small family run nursery!! Our client provides children aged from 3 months to 5 years old with educational and fun learning and development activities. Our client offers both full and part time day care, catering to individual requirements. We are recruiting a very experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operation of our client’s nursery working with a motivated and experienced team. Do you have a passion for early childhood education? Do you have strong leadership skills? Proven experience in childcare or nursery management. Can you communicate effectively with parents, staff, and children? Can you provide leadership and guidance to nursery staff? Do you have the experience in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children in the nursery. Can you drive the overall success of the nursery by managing staff, programs, and resources effectively? Have you got experience in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children? IF YOU HAVE ANSWERED “YES” THEN WHY DON’T YOU APPLY TODAY. Is it time for a new challenge? Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred. Proven experience in childcare or nursery management. Strong communication skills in English. Ability to lead and motivate a team. Knowledge of nursery best practices and regulations. Diploma of Higher Education (preferred) Nursery: 4 years (preferred) Nursery experience: 4 years (preferred) Childcare: 4 years (preferred) Management: 2 years (preferred) What we offer · £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year · Mon to Fri · Health & wellbeing programme · On-site parking · Driving Licence (preferred) but not essential

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Holiday Camp Leader to join our team. As a Holiday Camp Leader you will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children under your care. Your role will involve supervising activities, initiating games, and ensuring the well-being of each child. Duties: - Provide attentive care and supervision to children in a childcare setting - Implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development - Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to explore and play - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the childcare area Skills: - Strong leadership skills to effectively guide and manage children's behavior - Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices - Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written - Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting You must be available to work during the School Holidays If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Activ Camps Ltd is a friendly and lively company running activity camps and after school clubs for children across South London. We are passionate about providing the highest quality experience for children within our community, as well as the best possible customer care experience for their parents and carers. We are looking for a warm, engaging and highly organised individual with experience in customer service and administration to join our team. This person should have a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to work, as well as passion for supporting children and families. Key Responsibilities To act as the main point of contact for parents and carers, and other stakeholders, on phone, email and social media platforms, demonstrating a high level of knowledge of our provision and guiding customers through the booking process To handle all bookings, cancellations and changes to bookings with efficiency To clearly and confidently communicate Activ Camps’ policies, procedure and terms of booking to parents and carers To process payments from a variety of sources, including childcare voucher schemes and credit, chasing outstanding payments in a systematic and timely manner To assist in resolving complaints in a timely and appropriate manner, liaising with colleagues to ensure that these can be fully investigated with an appropriate response communicated to the complainant To prepare a variety of registers for our camps and clubs, including medical and special education needs and disability (SEND) registers, ensuring that all necessary information is recorded and collated To communicate regularly with staff members at our camps and clubs, ensuring that administrative processes are being adequately managed on site To participate in team meetings, sharing insights and updates on customer interactions, addressing any specific trends To contact and build relationships with local schools and parent/teacher associations to help promote Activ Camps to new customers To support the general organisation and administration of Activ Camps. Personal Specifications Essential Attributes: Previous experience in customer service and administrative roles Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Excellent numerical skills Previous experience working with Google Sheets/Excel spreadsheets Proactive and resolution-focused, with the capability of working independently Desirable Attributes: Passionate about children and/or sports and outdoor activities Experience working within the childcare industry An understanding of differing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Knowledge of Childcare Voucher & Tax-Free Childcare payment processes Salary: £26,000 per annum Contract: Full Time Contract Start date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 Work hours: 0930 - 1800 During the school holidays hours will vary based on the requirements of our camps and clubs Holidays: 23 days pro-rata plus all public holidays Location: Company Office in Brixton, London, with the possibility to work from home on occasion Commencement subject to: Two rounds of interview, two suitable references and a contract returned with Associated Annexes signed. Safeguarding Activ Camps Ltd is committed to safe practice in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Engagements of work will not be authorised unless staff have completed an Enhanced DBS, references verified and checks completed in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. Inclusion & Diversity At Activ Camps, we know that diversity makes our team stronger and more successful. The children that we work with come from all backgrounds and it is important that our team reflects the diversity of the people that we work with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for jobs with us and bring their perspectives and experience to our team. How to apply Successful candidates will be invited to interview as soon as convenient for both parties. Please note Activ Camps Ltd is unable to reimburse interview expenses. Information correct on 18.04.2024 and subject to change thereafter. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £26,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Schedule: Holidays Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 07/05/2024

🌼 Join Our Growing Team at Smile and Shine Nursery! 🌟 Job Position : Nursery Practitioner Location📍: Mill Hill, North London Salary💵: From £24,000 to 28,000 p.a Hours ⏱️: Monday to Friday Full time - 8am-6pm 📋 Requirements: - A passion for working with children. - Good knowledge of the EYFS. - Level 2, 3 (or above) childcare qualifications. Ideally with Montessori qualifications. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Dedication to creating a positive learning environment. - Extensive knowledge of safeguarding. 📆 Immediate Interviews

Are you passionate about supporting children's development in a nurturing environment? We're looking for a caring individual to assist our childminder on Wednesdays and Thursdays at a community centre, and on Tuesdays at home, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for children. Requirements: - Experience working with children (welcome, but not required) - Strong communication skills with children and adults - Ability to collaborate effectively with the childminder - Creativity in planning engaging activities - Reliability and punctuality - Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance (required) - Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training (preferred, but not required) - Comfortable with nappy changing Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the childminder in planning and implementing activities Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and nappy changing - Supervise children during playtime and learning activities - Support children's emotional and social development - Maintain a clean and organised childcare environment - Follow safety protocols and procedures Hours: - Tuesday: 3pm - 4pm (at home) - Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30am - 4pm (at children's community centre) Pay: £7 per hour If you're ready to make a positive impact in children's lives and have a caring attitude, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your interest and availability for supporting childcare

Are you ready to ignite young minds and shape the future? We are more than just a nursery; we're a canvas of curiosity, a playground of possibilities, and a garden of growth and are looking for a special and dedicated Early Years Educator to nurture tiny seeds into mighty oaks. Join our vibrant team where every day is an adventure! If this sounds interesting to you then please check out our current vacancy. Duties - Plan and deliver engaging and stimulating activities that promote children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development - Create a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports each child's individual needs - Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements and identifying areas for improvement - Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement individualized learning plans for children with special needs or specific learning goals - Foster positive relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns or questions - Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and accidents - Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in your care - Stay up-to-date with current best practices in early childhood education - Requirements - Minimum of a Level 2/3 Qualification in Childcare and Education is preferred but not essential. - Proven experience working with young children in an educational setting - Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively as part of a team - Strong Knowledge of the EYFS - Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred but not essential. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.