Job summary
We are looking for a qualified Nursery Nurse, Level 3 or above, to work within our team at Butterfly Nursery, Hove.
The role will involve working in a team to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework to the highest standards, working in partnership with parents, and safeguarding our children at all times.
We have 3 Ofsted-inspected nurseries in Brighton, Hove and Crawley. We pride ourselves in offering first class, quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years. They are primarily for parents/carers who are employed by the NHS, but we have community places available for children from the local area too, whose parents/carers do not work for our NHS Trusts.
We work in partnership with our NHS Trust to improve recruitment and retention, and their staff's work/life balance, helping them to return to work.
Main duties of the job
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has 3 workplace nurseries thatprovided full and part time day care for pre-school children.
We deliver high quality compassionate care, within the nursery setting for the pre-school children of NHS parents, and some pre-school children from the local community.
Working with a multi-disciplinary team to support children towardstheir Early learning goals. Working in Partnership with parents, carers, staffand outside agencies to provide as much flexibility as possible.This includes assisting in the on-going assessment and provision of child care.
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and successfulapplicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via theDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Every member of our team has a full and relevant qualification at a minimum of Level 3 in Childcare. All staff complete additional training in the following as well as child-based training:
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of Good with Outstanding features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trusts workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) To be a representative of the nursery, and Sussex Community NHS Trust at all times.b) To work under the direction of the senior team members.c) To work with all age groups in the nursery as required, and support a keyperson for children in any playroom.d) To maintain the standards of the nursery in conjunction with the nursery and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures to maintain the standards of the nursery with full regard to the Welfare Requirements as stated in the Early years foundation stage.e) To have knowledge of child development, child legislation, Early YearsFoundation stage, and to keep abreast of current trends in early years care.f) To support an appropriate settling program with each new childs parents or carers, which is suitable to each familys needs, in conjunction with thenursery settling procedure, and whilst their child attends nursery, to aid thechilds learning and development.g) To work in partnership with, and maintain, a professional relationship with parent/carers, and other family members at all times respecting them. Always ensuring that Parent/Carers are aware of their childs Learning Journal, and their current development, and next steps. Work in partnership with parent/carers in the nursery, recognising that parents are the childs first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.h) To maintain the overall look of your playroom, ensuring that the room isgenerally clean and tidy, all art displays are regularly updated, and link to the childrens learning. To undertake on-going domestic jobs within the Nursery.i) To work according to a flexible shift pattern, suitable for each nursery.j) This job description is not exhaustive therefore may need to be altered inconsultation with the post holder.k) Ability to promote the all-round development of children.l) Ability to work well as part of a team Educationm) Knowledge of Early years foundation stagen) Knowledge of child developmento) Provide support a child's development through learning activities through play and learningp) Support literacy & numeracy activities and extend learning when appropriateq) Provide displays are educational and support childrens learning, and arechildrens own workr) Reflect on and develop practices) Plan, deliver, evaluate, contribute and assess teaching and learning activities within curriculum areast) Observe and promote child performance and developmentu) Prepare and maintain the learning environmentv) Promote the transfer of learning from outdoor experiencesw) Support young people in tackling problems and taking action through self direct playx) Contribute to maintaining childrens records and observing and recording developmenty) Monitor and maintain resourcesz) Escort and supervise children on educational visits and out-of-setting activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) To be a representative of the nursery, and Sussex Community NHS Trust at all times.b) To work under the direction of the senior team members.c) To work with all age groups in the nursery as required, and support a keyperson for children in any playroom.d) To maintain the standards of the nursery in conjunction with the nursery and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures to maintain the standards of the nursery with full regard to the Welfare Requirements as stated in the Early years foundation stage.e) To have knowledge of child development, child legislation, Early YearsFoundation stage, and to keep abreast of current trends in early years care.f) To support an appropriate settling program with each new childs parents or carers, which is suitable to each familys needs, in conjunction with thenursery settling procedure, and whilst their child attends nursery, to aid thechilds learning and development.g) To work in partnership with, and maintain, a professional relationship with parent/carers, and other family members at all times respecting them. Always ensuring that Parent/Carers are aware of their childs Learning Journal, and their current development, and next steps. Work in partnership with parent/carers in the nursery, recognising that parents are the childs first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.h) To maintain the overall look of your playroom, ensuring that the room isgenerally clean and tidy, all art displays are regularly updated, and link to the childrens learning. To undertake on-going domestic jobs within the Nursery.i) To work according to a flexible shift pattern, suitable for each nursery.j) This job description is not exhaustive therefore may need to be altered inconsultation with the post holder.k) Ability to promote the all-round development of children.l) Ability to work well as part of a team Educationm) Knowledge of Early years foundation stagen) Knowledge of child developmento) Provide support a child's development through learning activities through play and learningp) Support literacy & numeracy activities and extend learning when appropriateq) Provide displays are educational and support childrens learning, and arechildrens own workr) Reflect on and develop practices) Plan, deliver, evaluate, contribute and assess teaching and learning activities within curriculum areast) Observe and promote child performance and developmentu) Prepare and maintain the learning environmentv) Promote the transfer of learning from outdoor experiencesw) Support young people in tackling problems and taking action through self direct playx) Contribute to maintaining childrens records and observing and recording developmenty) Monitor and maintain resourcesz) Escort and supervise children on educational visits and out-of-setting activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 or above in childcare
- Good numeracy and literacy skills on entry to the post
- First Aid
- Evidence of Safeguarding training Level 3
Desirable
- Early Years foundation degree
- Additional Childcare related courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a childcare setting delivering child care aged 0 - 5 yrs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to promote the all-round development of children
- Good communication skills able to delivery factual information
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- I.T. skills
- Knowledge of 'Early years foundation stage
- Knowledge and awareness of child Safeguarding procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 or above in childcare
- Good numeracy and literacy skills on entry to the post
- First Aid
- Evidence of Safeguarding training Level 3
Desirable
- Early Years foundation degree
- Additional Childcare related courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a childcare setting delivering child care aged 0 - 5 yrs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to promote the all-round development of children
- Good communication skills able to delivery factual information
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- I.T. skills
- Knowledge of 'Early years foundation stage
- Knowledge and awareness of child Safeguarding procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
