Nursery Nurse
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) Nurseries began operating over 25 years ago and are located in Maidenhead, Slough and Reading. The nurseries offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. The buildings are single storey purpose built environments that offer care and education for children up until the age of 5.
Being owned by the NHS, the BHFT nurseries come highly recommended by families and the standard of care demonstrated for all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.
The BHFT nurseries employ a high calibre of staff, ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners. In general, the nurseries have a low staff turnover and the retention of highly skilled and motivated staff is paramount.
Staff are expected to maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Main duties of the job
- Encouraging all areas of the children's development within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the appropriate activities, play opportunities and actions through imaginative play and innovative programming.
- Compiling and maintaining development records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals.
- Providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment at all times.
- Completing, after consultation with the team, monthly and weekly plans and displays.
- Demonstrating good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.
- Developing good relationships with parents and encourage parental interest and participation in the life of the nursery.
- Being a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
- Maintaining and contributing to effective and positive communication between all members of staff and parents.
- Working with Early Years and other professional teams to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education and to learn about current developments in childcare practice and policy.
The "must haves" to be considered:
- Level 3 qualified essential
- Paediatric first aid and food hygiene desirable
- Previous relevant work in childcare
- An understanding of the EYFS
- Knowledge of inclusive practice
- A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.
Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Salary ranging from £21,346 - £22,865 per annum (incl of HCAS)
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Date posted
09 August 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£21,346 to £22,865 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CSO829-B
Job locations
Nursery Kiddies Cabin
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Nursery Kiddies Cabin
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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