Nursery Nurse

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery in Reading. You will care for children aged 6 months to reception, deliver EYFS activities, and support development with parents and the nursery team.

NVQ3 in childcare is required; paediatric first aid is preferred. You will work shifts 7.30am–3.30pm, 8am–4pm, or 9am–5pm, in a supportive, inclusive environment with ample learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate (CPD)

Responsibilities

• Encouraging all areas of the children's development within EYFS with appropriate activities and play
• Compiling and maintaining development records on children and reporting to the Team Leader
• 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
• Being a key carer and building relationships with a small group of children and their families
• Working with EYFS and other professional teams to improve the quality of childcare and education

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job description

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 .

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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
• 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

Job 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.

Working hours: Our shifts are 8 hours a day i.e. 7.30am -3.30pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm Closed weekends, Bank holidays and the week at Christmas. Shifts tend to be different each day, and we have 30 minute lunch break.

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

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were 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 don't hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft, Nursery Manager on 0118 9585316 or contact her at [e-mail] who'll be delighted to help.

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

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

• NVQ 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

Continuous Professional Development

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
• As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Previous Experience

• Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post
• Experience of teamwork
• Previous relevant work in childcare

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• An understanding of the role of the Key Person
• Knowledge of inclusive practice

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.

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Nursery Little Dragons, 57-59 Bath Road, Reading RG30 2BA

Nursery Little Dragons, 57-59 Bath Road, Reading RG30 2BA