Nursery Practitioner

Butlin's; Minehead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will provide an engaging activity programme and support in creating a safe, caring environment focused on individual child development. Maintain hygiene standards and assist with daily routines.

Ideal candidates hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare with EYFS, and have good communication and teamwork skills. FCA/QA friendly attitude and flexibility in a busy setting will help you thrive at Butlin's.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare with EYFS
• Paediatric First Aid (advantage)
• Food Hygiene Level 2/3 (advantage)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a busy environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Proactively plan activities and observe children, updating development records
• Maintain confidentiality about children, families, and the business
• Assist with day-to-day care of children's routines

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare with EYFS

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene Level 2/3

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for passionate people to join our Butlin’s Team.

Working alongside a fantastic team, we will support you every step of the way to ensure you gain the skills and confidence to truly get stuck in.

As an Nursery Practitioner you will provide an exciting and wide activity programme, assisting in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment to ensure that all aspects of each individual child’s development are given full consideration; ensure that clean and hygienic standards are maintained at all times .

About You

Being a great team player is essential and you should also enjoy the buzz of a busy environment. No day will ever be the same, so you should be happy to try new things and chat to lots of different people.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include maintaining and following all Health and Safety policies and procedures; be proactive in the process of activity planning, child observation and development records on a regular basis; maintain confidentiality about all matters related to children, their families and the business; help and support with day to day care of the children’s routines.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare with a good knowledge of the EYFS
• Hold Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 is an advantage
• Have good communication skills
• Have a problem solving attitude
• Are confident to work on own initiative as necessary, but to be able to work as part of a team both large and small
• Have the ability to relate to a wide range of people
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid Certificate is an advantage

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in