Creche Assistant

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good! 

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference. 

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.  We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.  We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired.  

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.  You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow.  Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good. 

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together. 

Our Crèche Assistants will be responsible for the safety and welfare of children placed under our care, and for delivering excellent customer service from the team when dealing with parents as well as their children. You will have previous experience of looking after children, and a passion for facilitating children’s development through play.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual Hours, as and when required.

• To supervise and assist the customers and children in the crèche
• To ensure the safety and welfare of the children at all times.
• To provide excellent customer service
• Experience of working directly with customers, especially with children
  
• First Aid at work
• DBS Check

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you? 

Discounted Staff Membership (including family members)  

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling  

Financial advice  

Flexible working hours  

My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending 

Paid annual leave  

Potential permanent work opportunities  

Various insurance and savings schemes 

At Freedom Leisure, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

Closing date: 9th October 2026

Salary: up to £12.71 per hour