Nursery Nurse

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS nursery as a Level 2 Qualified Nursery Assistant in Slough. This full-time role supports child development in a caring environment, working alongside a passionate team and promoting best practices in early years education. With ongoing training and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this position offers the opportunity to grow in a fulfilling career within community health services.

Benefits

27 days' annual leave plus options to buy/sell

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Retail discounts

Wellbeing tools

Free parking

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and stimulation meeting children's needs.
• Work with parents and maintain records in line with EYFS.
• Assist in daily nursery management ensuring safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Teamwork

Caring

Education

NVQ Level 2 in childcare

Job description

Job overview

Are you a Level 2 Qualified Nursery Assistant seeking a new role in an NHS Nursery that is part of an 'Outstanding' rated Trust?

Would you like to work in a supportive team that values its staff and prioritizes wellbeing?

At Jack in the Box in Slough, we are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join us full-time.

Our team includes Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners, all passionate about providing a stimulating, friendly, and caring environment for children.

As a Level 2 Nursery Assistant, you will support a Nursery Nurse with a group of children, providing daily care and activities, and assisting with developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children from 6 months old until they start school in Reception. You will maintain standards of care and learning in a safe, stimulating environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Owned by the NHS, our nurseries are highly recommended by families, with care standards reflecting NHS expectations worldwide.

We provide full-day care for 51 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, on a rota basis for hours per week.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality care and stimulation, meeting children's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs in a non-discriminatory manner.
• Work in partnership with parents, encouraging their involvement in the nursery's aims and their child's care.
• Maintain appropriate records in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• Attend training to ensure modern, innovative practices and personal career development.
• Assist in daily nursery management, ensuring safety, security, and cleanliness at all times.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services provider, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We are committed to providing excellent care across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We foster an inclusive environment where staff are supported to flourish.

Our values include:

• Caring for and about staff
• Providing safe, high-quality services
• Collaborating to develop innovative solutions

Benefits include flexible working, 27 days' annual leave (plus options to buy/sell), career development, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, staff networks, generous leave policies, and free parking.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The "must haves" for this role:

• NVQ Level 2 in childcare or equivalent qualification
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

If you share our passion for excellence and care, join us and let's be outstanding together.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all community sections. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Person specification

Education / Experience

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Berkshire Healthcare supports community and mental health services across Berkshire, promoting independence and quality of life. Our team of 4,300 staff provides services to around 900,000 people, delivering care in homes and from various sites across the county.

Application process details, including employment checks, are outlined, and applicants are advised to ensure their contact details are current. Due to high response levels, some postings may expire before the closing date.

We are committed to a smoke-free environment and do not accept agency applications directly.