My Ohana operates all the IKEA creches in the UK and Ireland and we are looking for dedicated, fun and passionate early years practitioners to join our creche locations in all IKEAs up and down the UK.

Working in a creche allows all our colleagues to interact and have fun with different children of different ages (ranging from 3-10 years old). It combines amazing customer service and parent interaction with providing children with an environment to have fun and explore, away from their parents.

We run our creches differently mixing both play and supporting the development of children by offering interactive activities.

Equally, our colleagues’ voices matters. How you would like to interact, communicate with our children is up to you and your immediate team.

It is about putting children at the heart of everything that we do.

What are you waiting for, become part of the My Ohana - IKEA family today.

Part time: 20hrs to 30 hrs (Monday to Sunday)Salary: £13 an hourLocation: IKEA Creche, Lakeside

What is in it for you?

- Competitive Salary- Access your Pay as you earn it- Company Pension- Learning and Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth- Free onsite parking- VIVUP membership offering retail discounts and much more- Employee Assistance Programme- Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet

What you’ll need to succeed?

- Passion and dedication to providing world class care to children- For some roles, to hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 2 and above- Prior experience of looking after children- Strong communication skills and a team player- Passion for providing good customer service

Skills and Qualifications

- Have experience working with children aged 3 years to 11 years- Hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification or Play worker Level 3 (pre 2014)- Ability to contribute to creative activity planning- Ability to communicate with children and parents- Work well within a team- Ability to step up into a supervisory role when required.

What you will be asked to do:

- Provide the BEST experience for all children with safety and their wellbeing at the centre of focus- Adhere to all the rules, regulations, procedures and principles- Drive a fun, action-packed day of activities- Provide world-class customer service to our parents- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment

All applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates are subject to successfully completing a DBS and reference check.

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