Starting Well Nursery Nurse Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

PAN TRADE; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a temporary Starting Well Nursery Worker to support families and children’s health in Ellesmere Port. This role involves flexible work across districts, providing essential parenting support and collaborating with health professionals to enhance children's wellbeing. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and have a strong understanding of child development.

Benefits

Induction program

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Commitment to multi-agency, collaborative, and integrated team working.
• Experience in supporting children's health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support families with parenting topics like toilet training and mealtimes.
• Provide accurate advice to maximize children’s health and learning potential.

Skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Child development knowledge

Communication

Job description

Starting Well 0-19 Service - Nursery Worker (Temporary)

The Starting Well 0-19 Service seeks to appoint a temporary Starting Well Nursery Worker to cover maternity leave for 15 hours per week over 9 months.

The post holder will work flexibly within their district and support colleagues across districts if needed. Access to transport is essential for commuting to family homes and Starting Well Children's Centres.

The role involves supporting a new delegated work approach, where tasks are assigned by Health Visitors to ensure timely support for families. The post is part of an integrated service delivering key elements of the Health Child Programme for Cheshire West and Chester Children, Young People and Families (CYPF), on behalf of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP).

The successful candidate should provide accurate advice and support to maximize children’s health, wellbeing, and learning potential, including clinical activities like Advice Clinics and Developmental Checks. Responsibilities include managing discreet parenting support topics such as toilet training, bedtime routines, and mealtimes.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to multi-agency, collaborative, and integrated team working.

About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

CWP provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care across various locations. Employing approximately 4,500 staff across 73 sites, CWP services extend across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool, including specialized services for the North West.

Our mission is to improve community lives through compassionate, person-centered care. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and overall Good.

Our Commitments and Benefits

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organization, and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, CWP values diversity and encourages applications from those with experience of accessing our services.

We offer up to three weeks of induction through the Prepare to Care program, supporting new starters to integrate quickly. Whether starting your career or seeking new opportunities, CWP has roles to suit you.

Application Process

Please review the full job description available in the documents section below. Our recruitment process assesses competence and alignment with our values, which emphasize how and why you work, not just what you do.

Reflect on CWP’s values in your application, providing examples from your experience or personal life. Support and guidance for your application are available via our website or by contacting our recruitment team at 01244 393100.

If you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria, consider applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please inform us of any special support needs for the interview process.

We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close early if high volumes are received. The closing date is Monday, 2 June 2025.

Good luck with your application! We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP.