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Footprints Child Care Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Paid CPD and training

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Footprints Child Care Ltd is seeking a dedicated practitioner for our busy baby room, caring for babies from birth to two years. You’ll work full-time, with shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm across up to 51 weeks per year, and 28 days of holiday including bank holidays. Training is provided, and enhanced DBS clearance is required for the role.

We value a nurturing approach, EYFS principles excellence, and a supportive team environment. An informal chat can be arranged by calling 01772 696641.

Qualifications

• Experience with babies birth to 2 years
• Willingness to engage in CPD and training
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding training provided in advance of recruitment
• Ability to obtain an enhanced disclosure and DBS update service

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care for babies from birth to 2 years
• Support babies’ growth and development in a nurturing environment
• Collaborate with a busy team to deliver EYFS principles
• Complete mandatory training such as First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding

Skills

Early years experience

Nurturing nature

Team player

CPD minded

Job description

Footprints Child Care Ltd are a family run nursery looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable practitioner to join our busy baby room. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of working with very young children and a willingness to help our babies grow and develop in a nurturing environment. Our baby room supports children from birth to 2 years and so practical hands on experience of working with this age group is a must, further specific training will also be given on working with this age group.

You will work on a full time basis with children from birth to two years, working shifts between the hours of 7.30am till 6.00pm over a maximum of 51 weeks. Your annual holiday entitlement will be 28 days (includes bank holidays).

We are a well established team who pride ourselves on excellent care and attention to the principles of the EYFs. All employees are supported with CPD and access to growth development. As a close knit team we pride ourselves on our friendly and welcoming environment and shared ethos of providing the best possible outcomes for the children and families in our care. All legislative training such as First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding is paid for in advance of recruitment, as well as an enhanced DBS.

Our ideal candidate will be a confident and caring individual with a good grounding in early years practice and a determination to strive for the very best quality of service for our families. You must be able to obtain an enhanced disclosure and you will be required to register with the DBS update service for the duration of your contract.

For an informal chat or to find out more details please call 01772 696641.