Nursery Assistant | Flexible Shifts & Safeguarding

The Christie NHS FT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Nursery Assistant to join The Christie Day Nursery in Manchester. You will work with children aged 6 months to 4 years, supporting lunchtime routines, play and learning, and helping maintain a safe, clean environment.

You will follow food hygiene standards, communicate well, and work in a small team, with training provided for safeguarding and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for young children, nursery or home setting.
• Willingness to undertake Food Hygiene and Allergy Awareness training.
• Ability to record information accurately and securely.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve the children's lunch and record food temperatures per hygiene guidance.
• Carry out laundry and washing of childrens bedding as needed.
• Assist in safe evacuation procedures during emergencies.
• Follow Health and Safety policies and ensure compliance.
• Support play, care routines and inclusion for all children.

Skills

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Food hygiene awareness

Education

Health and Social care level 2

NVQ 2 in childcare

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Nursery Assistant to join The Christie Day Nursery in Manchester. You will work with children aged 6 months to 4 years, supporting lunchtime routines, play and learning, and helping maintain a safe, clean environment.

You will follow food hygiene standards, communicate well, and work in a small team, with training provided for safeguarding and health and safety.