Qualified Nursery Nurse

Sussexcommunity; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing young minds in a vibrant nursery environment. As a nursery nurse, you'll play a vital role in shaping children's futures, providing compassionate care, and supporting parents. This position offers flexible working options, excellent training opportunities, and a chance to work in beautiful Sussex. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every child receives the best care possible. If you're passionate about early years education and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Diversity and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in childcare or related field.
• Experience with children aged 0-5 years is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery management team and assist in daily operations.
• Provide high-quality care and contribute to service development.
• Communicate effectively with parents and outside organizations.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Awareness of health and safety standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Safeguarding Level 3 training

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust runs three nurseries providing care for pre-school children, mainly for NHS families and some local community children. The nurseries focus on high-quality, compassionate care to help children meet their Early Learning goals.

You will be based at Rainbow Nursery, Crawley and you will be part of a dedicated team focused on nurturing young minds and helping shape their bright futures as a nursery nurse in one of our NHS workplace nurseries, supporting parents while they work.

Please note: This role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered.

Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website to assess their likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

1. Support the Nursery Management team.
2. Assist in the daily operation of the playroom for the assigned age group.
3. Support other Nursery nurses in their daily duties.
4. Work in partnership with parents and outside organisations.
5. Provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children at the nursery and contribute to service development.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex.
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement.
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast.

Our values: Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Communication and working relationships

1. Communicate with external organisations, agencies, childcare professionals, OFSTED, and parents using various methods, both verbal and electronic, and report back to the Nursery Management Team.
2. Communicate effectively with all staff members on various subjects.
3. Attend meetings when applicable.
4. Interact with all children at their level.
5. Collaborate within a team, offering leadership, support, and delegation to all staff in the designated age group.

Main responsibilities

1. Represent the nursery and SCFT at all times.
2. Work as part of a team.
3. Maintain the standards of the nursery in conjunction with SCFT and nursery policies and procedures.
4. Ensure health and safety are upheld in the playroom, nursery, and premises.
5. Work with the Nursery Management team and Estates Department to address safety concerns.
6. Undertake domestic jobs within the Nursery.
7. Work with all age groups as required.
8. Provide an engaging curriculum aligned with Ofsted requirements and tailored to each child's needs.
9. Ensure inclusion of all children.
10. Maintain knowledge of child development, legislation, and current trends in early years care.
11. Support and attend parents' evenings and nursery group meetings.
12. Liaise with and support parents and carers during nursery attendance.
13. Record and report accidents, incidents, and sickness.
14. Undertake training and participate in special projects.
15. Support nursery team development and staff training needs.
16. Support nursery inductions and ensure policies and procedures are understood.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Safeguarding Level 3 training.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Paediatric First Aid.
• Childcare-related courses.
• First Aid at Work.
• SENCO code of practice.

Experience

• Experience with children aged 0-5 years.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to organise daily tasks in the playroom.
• Ability to promote all-round development of children.
• Effective communication with parents and outside organisations.
• Awareness of health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Full-time, flexible working, compressed hours.