Job summary
Abacus Nursery provides day care
for children aged from 3 months through to 5 years. The ability to work as part
of a team and a commitment to providing high quality childcare is essential.
We are looking for a Level 3
Childcare Qualified, motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Childcare
Practitioners to come and join our team. Previous experience of working with
pre-school children is essential.
The working hours per week for this post is 30.
For further information or an
informal visit, please contact Samantha Orange, Nursery Manager, Abacus Nursery
on 01924 543039.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work as part of a team
supporting the provision of a secure, caring and stimulating nursery
environment.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To use an individual approach to each child, building on their existing skills by introducing them to a wide range of experiences.
- To continue to improve and maintain the high quality of the service providing a rich and stimulating learning environment which is sensitive to the childrens cultural and individual needs and promotes equal opportunities.
- To act as an expert to less experienced staff, childcare students and give support and advice to parents.
- Day to day safety and security of the nursery in the absence of Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, including opening and closing of the premises dealing with telephone calls, and visitor
- Administrate medication to the child as instructed by their parent/guardian ensuring the correct storage and documentation procedure is followed. Taking the necessary action when a child becomes ill during the nursery day, seeking advice from a senior member of staff to decide at which point a parent should be contacted.
- Communicate through an annual parents evening and daily basis to parents and staff, about the childrens welfare, development and health and social care.
- As a childs key person ensure effective communication links with team members and other professionals for example Area Senco, Health Visitor, Child Protection Nurse, Therapist, and Educational Specialist.
- Work closely with colleagues and the Nursery Manager to ensure the high quality standards are maintained. This will be done on a daily basis and through monthly staff meetings, quality improvement meetings and team meetings.
- To be responsible for the entire childs personal care during the nursery day including feeding, changing nappies, or soiled clothing, special dietary requirement, sterilization of feeding, and play equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To use an individual approach to each child, building on their existing skills by introducing them to a wide range of experiences.
- To continue to improve and maintain the high quality of the service providing a rich and stimulating learning environment which is sensitive to the childrens cultural and individual needs and promotes equal opportunities.
- To act as an expert to less experienced staff, childcare students and give support and advice to parents.
- Day to day safety and security of the nursery in the absence of Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, including opening and closing of the premises dealing with telephone calls, and visitor
- Administrate medication to the child as instructed by their parent/guardian ensuring the correct storage and documentation procedure is followed. Taking the necessary action when a child becomes ill during the nursery day, seeking advice from a senior member of staff to decide at which point a parent should be contacted.
- Communicate through an annual parents evening and daily basis to parents and staff, about the childrens welfare, development and health and social care.
- As a childs key person ensure effective communication links with team members and other professionals for example Area Senco, Health Visitor, Child Protection Nurse, Therapist, and Educational Specialist.
- Work closely with colleagues and the Nursery Manager to ensure the high quality standards are maintained. This will be done on a daily basis and through monthly staff meetings, quality improvement meetings and team meetings.
- To be responsible for the entire childs personal care during the nursery day including feeding, changing nappies, or soiled clothing, special dietary requirement, sterilization of feeding, and play equipment.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- To be adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service and work shift rotas.
- To understand the need to maintain confidentiality.
- The ability to lift and manoeuvre children throughout the nurseries daily routine.
- To maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use a computer based children observation and recording system.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Good time management skills, including the ability to work to set deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent.
- Level 3 in Childcare Qualification.
- Paediatric First Aid.
- Food Safety Certificate Level 2.
Desirable
- Early Years Foundation Stage Certificate.
- Early Years Teachers Status.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying work experience with under 5's.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a tablet/PC observation and assessment record system.
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
- Experience of working in a group setting.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of the Ofsted Statutory Framework for Early Years and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
- Knowledge of Child Safeguarding Procedures.
- Knowledge of the Prevent Duty.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations relating to a childcare environment.
- Knowledge of the Special Educational need code of Practice.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability to maintain and enhance own skills and knowledge.
- To be enthusiastic, creative and friendly.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- To be adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service and work shift rotas.
- To understand the need to maintain confidentiality.
- The ability to lift and manoeuvre children throughout the nurseries daily routine.
- To maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use a computer based children observation and recording system.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Good time management skills, including the ability to work to set deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent.
- Level 3 in Childcare Qualification.
- Paediatric First Aid.
- Food Safety Certificate Level 2.
Desirable
- Early Years Foundation Stage Certificate.
- Early Years Teachers Status.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying work experience with under 5's.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a tablet/PC observation and assessment record system.
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
- Experience of working in a group setting.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of the Ofsted Statutory Framework for Early Years and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
- Knowledge of Child Safeguarding Procedures.
- Knowledge of the Prevent Duty.
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations relating to a childcare environment.
- Knowledge of the Special Educational need code of Practice.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability to maintain and enhance own skills and knowledge.
- To be enthusiastic, creative and friendly.
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
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).
