Job Title: Play Café Assistant
Location: Dinkies, Dalbeattie
Hours : Various hours available and negotiable
Purpose of the Role:
We are seeking a trustworthy, dedicated and enthusiastic Play Café Assistant(s) to join our team at Dinkies; a brand-new Mindful Play Cafe in Dalbeattie. As a Play Space Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, engaging, and enjoyable environment for children and their families while supporting the operations of our play centre, café and retail space.
Key Responsibilities
· Supervise and engage with children and families in the play space, café and retail areas.
· Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the play environment.
· Assist with the retail and café areas, including customer service and sales.
· Work collaboratively with team members to design and execute additional parties and event bookings for all ages.
· Maintain an orderly and inviting atmosphere within the facility.
· Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
Essential Criteria:
· Reliable and punctual.
· High levels of organisation and cleanliness
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.
· Ability to work weekends and flexible hours as needed.
· Team player with a collaborative mindset.
· Able to work autonomously when required.
· IT skills within online booking and payment systems
· Clearance to work with children and vulnerable adults through pre-employment, Disclosure and PVG checks.
Desirable Criteria:
· Experience working with children in a supervisory or interactive role.
· Experience in a café and/or retail environments and relevant certifications.
· Formal Barista training.
· First Aid certification.
· Knowledge of child development and play-based learning.
· Events management experience and an artistic side
· Awareness of the Occupational Therapist role and the benefit of meaningful occupation.
Additional Information:
This role offers varying hours and flexibility for the right candidate. The hourly rate will exceed the Real Living Wage. Dinkies Mindful Play Space is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees and visitors.
If you are hard working and enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and family-orientated setting, we encourage you to apply for this position. We look forward to building our team of passionate individuals who will provide mindful and enjoyable experiences for children and families.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to kerry@dinkiesdbt.com
If there are certain hours/days you can work, please define these in your application. Informal inquiries can also be sent to the above email address.
Closing Date : 25th of February 2025 at 6pm.
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