*NURSERY NURSE - BLACKPOOL NURSERIES*

MIChild Group; Blackpool; On-site; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team in one of our Blackpool nurseries:

1. Moorevilla
2. Little Angels
3. Newhouse

If you are highly motivated, flexible, experienced in working in Early Years and you have a genuine interest in working with children, then this is the role for you.

Company Benefits

• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance.
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including weekly staff well-being drop-ins, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
• Monthly Staff Treats.
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such as 1 year service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout-outs, etc.).
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards, etc.).
• Free branded staff uniform.
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!
• Employer contribution to pension scheme.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education or equivalent.
• Must be passionate and possess a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children attending the setting.
• To have a can-do attitude and be adaptable to the needs of the nursery and company.
• To have a firm and broad understanding of the EYFS Statutory requirements and how to implement these.

Key Responsibilities

• To prioritise the safeguarding of all children, staff and families that have access to the setting.
• To promote a fun, high-quality environment for all children in our care.
• Ensuring the welfare and learning development requirements of all children are met at all times.
• To confidently and respectfully work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for the health and safety of the nursery.
• Ensure all children are clean, loved and happy at all times.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures set out by the company.
• Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures relating to the nursery.
• Take pride in the delivery of exciting and age-appropriate activities.
• To confidently carry out planning, observations and next steps for your key group.
• To ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
• To fully comply with our Confidentiality policy.
• To fully understand and promote the company's Ethos and Core Values.
• To be a key player to ensure the nursery receives excellent outcomes in internal audits and those of external authorities such as Ofsted.
• To use initiative at all times.

Experience

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred).

Salary

From £12.00 per hour.

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