Trust Nurseries Early Years Educators

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Flexible working options (part-time, f

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Early Years practitioner to support hospital-based nurseries caring for children aged 9 months to 5 years while their parents work for the NHS and local community.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, engaging families daily, planning activities, observing development, and collaborating with nursery staff and external agencies to promote high-quality care and outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead fun activities (storytelling, messy play, outdoor games) to support children's learning and development.
• Build strong bonds with children to ensure they feel happy, safe, and supported daily.
• Assist with basic needs including meals, nappy changing, and encouraging good hygiene.

Job description

Looking for a Qualified Early Years role with real purpose?

Our hospital-based Trust Nurseries provide high-quality care and education for children aged 9 months to 5 years while their parents and carers work for the NHS, emergency services or in the local community.

By working with us, you aren't just shaping young minds--you're directly supporting the NHS heroes who keep our community safe.

If you are a passionate, kind and qualified practitioner, we want to hear from you.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not 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 before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK, d) Actively communicate with parents and carers daily to share updates and promote partnership with them.

Main tasks

• a) Plan and lead fun activities (like storytelling, messy play, and outdoor games) that help children learn and grow.
• b) Build strong bonds with the children, making sure they feel happy, safe, and supported every day.
• c) Help with children's basic needs, including mealtimes, nappy changing, and encouraging good hygiene (like hand washing).
• d) Supervise the children constantly, whether sleeping, playing indoors, in the garden, or on trips, to maintain safety.
• e) Safeguard the children from harm and immediately report any concerns about a child's welfare to your manager.
• f) Encourage children to eat healthy meals and stay active through physical play.
• g) Modelling nursery positive reinforcement strategies for a consistent behaviour management approach, while always being supportive, respectful, and inclusive.
• h) Conduct high-quality observations and assessments, accurately tracking children's progress and identifying any developmental gaps or concerns.

• a) Communicate effectively with all staff members on various subjects.
• b) To be able to interact with all children at their level, using appropriate communication methods.
• c) Communicate effectively with external agencies, childcare professionals, and regulatory bodies like Ofsted through verbal and electronic channels, reporting all relevant information back to the Nursery Management Team.

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 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

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