Nursery Nurse

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave

NHS pension

Learning & development

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing tools

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Nurse for Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery within the Trust. The role involves caring for children aged 6 months to reception, planning activities and conducting developmental reviews in line with EYFS.

You will support learning, independence and family partnerships within a caring team. Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent, have EYFS knowledge and safeguarding awareness, and be prepared to work across

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities and completing development reviews.
• You will support children from 6 months to reception age, ensuring high standards of care and learning in a safe, stimulating environment in line with EYFS.
• You will inspire independence, creativity and confidence in children through engaging activities and strong relationships with parents.
• You will work collaboratively within the team and with the area SENCO to provide support for children with special needs.

Education

NVQ level 3 in childcare

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for a qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join our team.

Who are we: We are Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on nurturing a positive and supportive environment for our children, & we are looking for a Nursery Nurse, Level 3 qualified to join us .

Working hours: We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, closed on Bank Holidays & during the Christmas & New Year period.

Your role:

• You will be responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities & completing developmental reviews.

• You will support children from 6 months to reception age, ensuring high standards of care & learning in a safe, stimulating environment, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• You will support & inspire children to become independent, creative, & confident individuals. By planning engaging & stimulating activities, you will help children achieve their full potential. Also building strong relationships with parents is essential.

• You will also maintain a positive, caring approach, contribute creative ideas & work collaboratively within the team and bring experience in working with children with special needs, working closely with the nursery team and the area SENCO to provide the best support.

*Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis & we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.

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• 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.

• Demonstrating good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.

• Being a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.

• 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.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• 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 including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The "must haves" for this role:

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the 'qualification finder' section of www.education.gov.uk

• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

Our Trust’s vision is ‘To be a great place to get care, a great place to give care.’
This vision guides everything we do – for our patients, their carers, their families, our staff, and our partners. To achieve it, we are committed to a strong set of values that underpin the way we work:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority – we put people at the centre of everything we do.
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services – we strive for excellence in care and in our ways of working.
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions – we collaborate with patients, carers, colleagues, and communities to deliver care that makes a difference.

These values are brought to life through our four Trust Behaviours, which are essential to how we work and the culture we create:

• Compassionate – Motivated to positively impact the wellbeing of self and others.
• Curious – Listening, learning and exploring new ideas and ways of working to continually improve what we do.
• Inclusive – Valuing diversity and championing equity by ensuring everyone feels recognised. able to contribute and committed to actively addressing unfairness.
• Perseverance – Demonstrates resilience and flexibility even during periods of uncertainty, to achieve goals that contribute to high-quality care and services.

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

Watch our careers video to learn more.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

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