We are excited to be recruiting for a Splash Pad Recreational Assistant over the summer season alongside our Blackwater Leisure Centre in Maldon. 

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More about your role

As the Splash Pad  Assistant, it will be your responsibility to monitor the splash pad and the users. You will carry out cleaning duties and ensure the safety of users on the splash pad by completing patrols of the area. You will make sure any equipment is stored in a safe and secure way when not being used. You will work and report to the Duty Manager at the Leisure Centre and report any matters of concern and carry out patrols.

More about you

The successful applicant will have a friendly, approachable manner and deliver excellent customer service to our customers. You will assist with first aid when required so ideally have some experience. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable but we can qualify the successful candidate if this is required. Experience carrying out some cleaning duties and maintaining equipment would also be beneficial. 

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

• Holiday pay and sick pay
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Free health & fitness membership for you, a friend or family member and up to 4 juniors
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

Being a 7 day a week business, with opening hours from dawn ‘til dusk, Places Leisure offers flexible working patterns including shift work, job share and part time working. More than 80% of colleagues at Places Leisure actually work part time.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.