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Junior Adventures Group
Junior Adventures Group runs breakfast, after school, and holiday clubs for children.
About Junior Adventures Group, in their own words:
Helping today's children navigate their tomorrow
Junior Adventures Group (JAG) UK is the leading provider of children’s wraparound care in the UK. Together with our incredible teams, we’ve been building brighter futures for children for over 30 years. Our mission at JAG is to help today's children navigate their tomorrow, and we’re committed to helping each and every child achieve their potential and become a great, well-rounded individual.
But what really makes us special are our people – people just like you! Every single day, our incredible teams make a positive difference in children’s lives across the UK, working together to achieve JAG’s mission.
We’re always looking for passionate people to recruit for our team to help us deliver high-quality care to our children, families, and partners. We’re committed to providing world-class support, training and opportunities across everything from children’s coaching roles and camp managers to before and after school club jobs. Are you ready to find your dream role? Find out more below!
We’re incredibly proud of our wonderful, hardworking team members across the UK – and indeed around the world – who help us consistently provide exceptional childcare services. As a purpose-led organisation, our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and they’re embodied in our people, who are considerate, passionate, trustworthy, and make a positive difference. There is no doubt in our minds that our people are the key to our success and fundamental to achieving our mission.
The best things about working at Junior Adventures Group
- 82% say they enjoy their job
- 77% say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice
- 63% say they get enough training
Featured by Junior Adventures Group, based on 26 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
What Junior Adventures Group say
What to expect from working at Junior Adventures Group from Junior Adventures Group
Perks of working at Junior Adventures Group from Junior Adventures Group
- 🎓 Industry-leading training and professional development funded by JAG
- 💰 Security for your future with a workplace pension scheme
- 🚀 Excellent career pathways
- 💞 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- 📅 Flexible work-life balance with no weekend work!
- 💵 Discounted childcare if you have little ones
- 💡 Enhance wellbeing through promoting happiness, mindfulness and kindness
Company values from Junior Adventures Group
We live and breathe our company values every day:
Be Considerate
Show care for others and the world around us
Be Passionate
Love what we do and inspire others
Be Trustworthy
We are role models with great responsibility
Leave a Positive Legacy
Create brighter futures for all
Diversity and inclusion statement from Junior Adventures Group
We are committed to equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively across all of our services. Our aim is to have a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds and cultures and is one that can provide the relevant knowledge, abilities and skills for our organisation.
We Will:
- recruit the best people available to join our teams
- take all reasonable steps to prevent unsuitable people from joining our organisation
- recruit and manage our staff in a way that complies with legislation designed to combat inequality and discrimination
- do all we can to achieve and maintain a diverse workforce
- ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are consistent and transparent
- ensure candidates are judged to be competent before they are offered a position
- ensure that all new colleagues receive a suitable induction to JAG.
All recruitment is undertaken using Ofsted’s 'inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings' and ‘inspecting arrangements for staff recruitment and vetting’.
Featured roles from Junior Adventures Group
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Club Manager
Worked with children, managed teams
At JAG, we are on the lookout for a happy, enthusiastic, and passionate Club Manager who is committed to developing and nurturing other team members and our children. JAG is the UK’s leading provider of children’s wraparound care in our Breakfast, After-School, and Holiday Clubs!
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Deputy Club Manager
Worked with children, supervised teams
At JAG, we are on the lookout for a happy, enthusiastic, and passionate Deputy Club Manager who is committed to supporting other team members and our children. JAG is the UK’s leading provider of children’s wraparound care in our Breakfast, After-School, and Holiday Clubs!
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Activity Leader/Playworker
Worked with children
At JAG, we are on the lookout for a happy, enthusiastic, and passionate Activity Leader/Playworker who is committed to delivering great activities to children in our clubs. JAG is the UK’s leading provider of children’s wraparound care in our Breakfast, After-School, and Holiday Clubs!
What Junior Adventures Group employees say
26 Junior Adventures Group employees have taken the Breakroom Quiz and told us what it’s really like to work there. Here’s everything they have told us:
Breakroom Rating for Junior Adventures Group
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Junior Adventures Group pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
53% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Junior Adventures Group get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Junior Adventures Group pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Junior Adventures Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
58% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Junior Adventures Group?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 10% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 40% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Junior Adventures Group worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Junior Adventures Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
58% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Junior Adventures Group?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
83% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Junior Adventures Group managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
77% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Junior Adventures Group?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Junior Adventures Group feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Junior Adventures Group?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
93% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Junior Adventures Group enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
82% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Junior Adventures Group recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Junior Adventures Group?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Junior Adventures Group?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Junior Adventures Group head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Junior Adventures Group is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Junior Adventures Group job reviews
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Best thing
The team I work with
Worst thing
The day to day stress
Employee at Junior Adventures Group, March 2023
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Best thing
Making positive changes in children's lives
Worst thing
Underpaid and under staffed and child who can't behave.
Activity leader at Junior Adventures Group, December 2022
More about activity centres and activity clubs
Junior Adventures Group ranks joint 36th to work for out of activity centres and activity clubs.
- 36= Supercamps
- 36= Junior Adventures Group
- 36= Inspiring Learning
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.