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Early Years Lunch Cover

Job details
Posting date: 17 November 2025
Salary: £9,722.04 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 17 December 2025
Location: Wrington, Bristol
Remote working: On-site only
Company: YMCA Dulverton Group
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

What we are looking for in you:

Are you passionate about supporting children to make healthy, empowered choices surrounding food, nutrition and wellbeing?

We are looking for a candidate to assist children during snack and meal times, whilst supporting kitchen staff to prep food and maintain Food Standards Agency hygiene standards. The suitable candidate will be able to supervise children during mealtimes. The candidate will be proactive, have an interest in working in Early Years and work well as part of a team.

Do you have a caring nature and a smile that brightens every mealtime? YMCA Dulverton Group is looking for someone who can support our nursery team with preparing tasty, nutritious snacks and lunches, and step in to cover staff breaks. Whether you already know your way around Food Standards Agency requirements or are eager to learn, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment where little ones can refuel and thrive.

Whether you’re preparing meals, sharing stories over lunch, or offering a reassuring smile, you’re helping children grow in confidence and curiosity.

So if you believe in the power of care, the magic of mealtimes, and the importance of every child’s day—come be part of their story. Your future career is waiting at YMCA Dulverton Group.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

What you might want to know about us:

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.

We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and, families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.

We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support.

Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.

At YMCA Dulverton Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which could be worth between £2000 and £14,500 to you, to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including:

Westfield Health Cash Plan to help with everyday health costs
28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
A wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow
Monthly employee raffle
Discounted gym membership to support your health and wellbeing
A complimentary one-night hotel stay at one of our locations
Savings on childcare in our Early Years Settings and Children’s Holiday Club
Discounted hire of our wedding and events venue
Access to confidential counselling services
Employer contributions to your pension scheme
Exclusive charity worker discounts

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.

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