The Nursery Nurse will be working as Key Worker for the daily needs of children between the ages of birth and five years within the Nursery setting.
Purpose of Post
* To provide an interesting and stimulating environment for the children in a variety of ways.
* To work under the Room Supervisor to achieve the aims and objectives of the Nursery.
* To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in Edenhurst Nursery.
* To give support to other personnel within Edenhurst Nursery.
* To implement the daily routine in the Nursery.
Key Areas
* To act as Key Worker to a group of children.
* To observe, evaluate a child's progression and plan and deliver their next steps.
* Work with children.
* Team work – supporting colleagues in meeting every child's needs.
* Safeguarding – observing and reporting any issues.
* Liaise with parents, staff and other professionals.
Responsible to:
* Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager / Room Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities
* Punctual and reliable.
* Ensure all children and parents are met with a warm welcome.
* Formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the Nursery in conjunction with the Room Supervisor on a weekly basis.
* Adjust activities according the individual's needs.
* Prepare the children's development files in your group and institute reviews for parents, in conjunction with the Manager.
* Work alongside parents of special needs children and with outside agencies as appropriate.
* Identify the needs of special needs children and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate and liaise with the settings SENCO.
* Support all staff and contribute to the team. Follow instructions of the Supervisor.
* Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
* Periodically, attend staff meeting and training events outside working hours.
* Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, for example, serving snacks and meals, occasionally loading and emptying the dishwasher, room as part of a daily routine.
* Maintain high standards of personal hygiene particularly hand washing.
* Variable shifts. Needs to be flexible within working practices within the setting and be prepared to work where needed.
* Recording accidents/incidents in the books provided thoroughly and accurately.
* Ensure each child is collected by someone known to the setting using photographs and passwords when necessary.
* To respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
* To uphold the reputation of the Nursery at all times.
* To develop your role within the team.
* To engage in reflective practice, use constructive feedback to continually improve.
* To participate in the training programme of a wide variety of students (ie. Placements) by giving guidance and support and being an outstanding role model.
* Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.
Qualifies and Experience Required
Person Specification
* Good organisation, record keeping and planning skills.
* Excellent communicator with children, parents and colleagues.
* Patient and approachable.
* Inclusive.
* Basic Food Hygiene certificate (desirable)
* Paediatric First Aid (desirable)
* Safeguarding Children Level 1 (essential)
Specialist Knowledge
* Knowledge of 'Early Years Foundation Stage' and 'Birth to Three Matters'
* Knowledge of Health and Safety standards
Skills and Abilities
* A happy enthusiastic and positive person.
* Be able to work as part of a professional childcare team
* Have an understanding of equal opportunities.
* Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of people.
* Good organisational skills.
* To be able to feedback information in the form of written reports.
* Demonstrate creative ability.
* To be able to understand and meet the needs of individual children and families.
* Encourage children to respect others.
* Have a professional approach.
* A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
* Understand the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for young children.
* An understanding of children's needs and behaviour.
* Have an understanding of the importance of consistency of care.
* Ambitious vision for the Nursery as a whole.
* The ability to set appropriate limits for children within the Behaviour Policy.
* To help children respect people of different race, ability, gender, religion and culture.
* Willing to develop imaginative ideas.
* To be flexible with regard to working hours and shifts.
* To be motivated and able to motivate children and staff.
* To engender trust in the children and colleagues.
* The ability to form caring and trusting relationships with the children and their families.
* The ability to behave consistently in a caring and relaxed manner with the children.
* Ensure that the children are engaged and having fun.
Hours, Holidays and Salary
* Full-time position: 8.5 hours per day (1 hour break included in working hours), 5 days per week (Monday to Friday).
* The Nursery is open 51 weeks per year.
* Shift basis as organised with the Nursery Manager, between 7:30am and 6:00pm.
* 20 days holiday per annum (September 1st to August 31st), plus all Bank Holidays and additional paid leave during Christmas shutdown. Extra holiday dependent on length of service.
* Salary up to £12.21 per hour
* Free lunch, tea, coffee and drinks
* Paid breaks included in working hours
* Free uniform/DBS
* Free CPD Training Programme
* Generous pension scheme
* Free parking
* Social Events
* Staff childcare discount
For the full job description and an application form, please email or call for an informal chat about the role.
If you wish your application to be considered, the Application Form MUST be completed and returned.
We look forward to hearing from you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13,591.00-£25,282.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Experience:
* qualified working: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: As soon as possible