Assistant Nursery Nurse
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
The closing date is 31 December 2024
Job summary
Are you a level 2 Qualified Nursery Assistant looking for a new role within an NHS Nursery who are part of an "Outstanding" rated Trust?
Do you want to work as part of team that makes you feel valued, within a workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?
Here at Little Dragons in Reading we are looking for Nursery Assistants to join our team on a fulltime basis.
We are a team of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment for the children in our care.
As level 2 Nursery Assistant you will support a Nursery Nurse with a group of children whom you will provide daily care and activities as well as assisting in the completion of developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children, from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception. You will be 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.
Being owned by the NHS, our nurseries come highly recommended by families and the standard of care demonstrated for all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.
We offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday in which you will work on a rota basis for 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery meeting their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non-discriminatory manner.
- To work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child's care.
- To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
- to attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained and to allow for personal career development.
- To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
o Caring for and about you is our top priority
o Committed to providing good quality, safe services
o Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Belong At Berkshire Healthcare
Date posted
14 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CS092-4
Job locations
57-59 Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BA
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
57-59 Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BA
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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