Nursery Carer

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Ladybird Nursery are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join us as a nursery carer on a permanent basis.

You will have experience of working in a day nursery, and will hold a recognised Level 2 qualification as a minimum, and will ideally be working towards or will have a Level 3 qualification. Located in the grounds of Southend hospital, Ladybird Nursery is available to staff at the hospital as well as the public and cares for babies and young children under five. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require then apply today!

Main duties of the job

Based in our toddler room, supporting the team leader/nursery nurses to provide high quality care and learning.Assist the Nursery Nurses in the development of relationships with the children, their parents and members of the nursery team and provide an environment that offers support and praise for every child.

Support the Nursery Nurses and Team Leaders to create a warm caring, stimulating environment that will encourage and ensure development for each child. Interact with the children to support/encourage/observe and promote independence/development to enable the child to progress. Implement a range of activities on a daily basis to encourage sensory messy play/creativity.

Promote healthy eating practices amongst the children through snacks/meals provided.Assist in maintenance/cleanliness of equipment.Under supervision of a qualified team member assist the team to deliver Early Years Foundation Stage and act when required as a key person to a small group of children.

To attend and contribute to staff and team meetings and assist the team in the implementation and coordination of nursery fund raising and social events throughout the year. Implement and promote all Trust and Nursery Policies for example: Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and the Children Act 1989 and 2004 (revised).Undertake any other reasonable childcare or nursery related duties that may be required.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0570-C

Job locations

Southend

Southend on Sea

SS0 0SF

Job description

Job responsibilities

A link to our prospectus can be found here:

Ladybird Nursery | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (mse.nhs.uk)

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require then apply today!

This role may close early should we receive sufficient applications.

For further details/informal visits contact:

Lynda Bartholomew Lynda.Bartholomew@southend.nhs.uk

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A link to our prospectus can be found here:

Ladybird Nursery | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (mse.nhs.uk)

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require then apply today!

This role may close early should we receive sufficient applications.

For further details/informal visits contact:

Lynda Bartholomew Lynda.Bartholomew@southend.nhs.uk

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 childcare

Desirable

Level 3 childcare

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a nursery

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 childcare

Desirable

Level 3 childcare

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a nursery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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