The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle
Childcare Activities Assistant - 32hr Contract + Seasonal positions available
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Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Department: Children's Barn
Location: Skibo Castle, Highland
Compensation: Competitive + Gratuities
Description
Families are at the heart of The Carnegie Club experience. Children of all ages visit Skibo throughout the year, enjoying dedicated activity spaces alongside the freedom to explore our 8,000-acre estate in a safe and inspiring environment.
Our Children's Barn team delivers memorable indoor and outdoor experiences, from creative activities such as baking and crafts to outdoor adventures including bushcraft, canoeing, and treasure hunts. During school holidays, the team supports a programme of family-focused events and celebrations, while in the evenings we offer a professional babysitting service, allowing parents to relax knowing their children are in safe, capable hands.
About The Role
As a Childcare Activities Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children, supporting a wide range of age-appropriate activities throughout the day.
Working closely with colleagues across the Club, you’ll help deliver fun, creative, and educational experiences while ensuring children’s wellbeing, safety, and enjoyment are always prioritised. This is an active, people-focused role suited to someone who brings energy, creativity, and care to everything they do.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supervising a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for children of different ages
- Creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all children
- Adapting activities to suit age groups, abilities, and individual needs
- Supporting the planning and delivery of creative, adventurous, and educational experiences
- Working closely with colleagues to deliver seamless and memorable family experiences
- Communicating positively with parents and carers to build trust and reassurance
- Supporting evening babysitting services when required
- Maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene, and organisation
- Completing required paperwork and records accurately
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The Children’s Barn operates seven days a week, with shifts including weekdays, weekends, and school holidays.
About You
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience working in a childcare or children’s activity setting
- An understanding of safeguarding and its importance in a childcare environment
- Ability to communicate confidently with children, parents, colleagues, and other departments
- Experience planning or delivering age-appropriate activities
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and school holidays
- SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) or a relevant childcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
- Successful applicants will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council upon commencing work with us
Personal Attributes:
- Fun, creative, and enthusiastic, with a genuine enjoyment of working with children
- Patient, nurturing, and approachable, with a calm and reassuring manner
- Reliable, responsible, and confident taking initiative
- A positive team player who supports an inclusive and professional working culture
- Detail-oriented, with pride in maintaining safety, hygiene, and organisational standards
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Please note that all childcare positions are subject to PVG membership checks, which will be completed as part of the recruitment process.
If you love working with children and can offer a safe, caring, and positive experience, we’d love to hear from you. We value enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine commitment to children’s wellbeing just as much as formal experience.
What We Offer You
- Share of gratuities
- 33 days annual leave pro-rata
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Family-friendly support
- Life cover
- Access to wellness platform providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support, and more
- Access to staff benefit scheme which includes cycle to work and tech scheme, contribution towards eyecare, and discounts on high street retailers
- Local staff transport service
- Meals on shift provided free of charge
- Complimentary use of staff gym
- Staff events
- Long Service Awards
Don't forget to check out our Benefits section on the Homepage for more details!
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