Sussex Community NHS Foundation trust nurseries are 3 workplace nurseries that provided full and part time day care for pre-school children. To deliver high quality compassionate care, within the nursery setting for the pre-school children of NHS parents, and some pre-school children from the local community. Working with a multi-disciplinary team to support children towards their Early learning goals. Working in Partnership with parents, carers, staff and outside agencies

To work as part of a team to provide high quality child care, and support under the direction and supervision of senior nursery staff. This includes assisting in the on-going assessment and provision of child care.

To work towards a level 2/3 apprenticeship. 20% of the working week will be qualification related and to attend college as required.

Main duties of the job

Main tasks

To be a representative of the nursery, and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust at all times

To work under the direction of the senior team members.

To work alongside the team in the day to day running of the nursery and rooms in compliance with the registration at all times, including organising activities, inside and outside, and to interact with all children at their level.

To attend meetings, e.g. team and parent carer meetings when applicable (inside and outside of normal opening hours)

To maintain the standards of the nursery in conjunction with the nursery and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures to maintain the standards of the nursery with full regard to the 'Welfare Requirements' as stated in the Early years foundation stage.

To work towards having / knowledge of child development, child legislation, Early Years Foundation stage, and to keep abreast of current trends in early years care.Prepare and serve food, drinks and snacks to children, encouraging healthy and social eating.Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting them with toileting and other associated welfare duties.

To work according to a flexible shift pattern, suitable for each nursery.

Please read job description and person specification for more details.

About us

Why work for us?

• We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
• A variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.
• Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to individuals.
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
• We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Work as part of a team, providing assistance and cover when necessary in all Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Nurseries when applicable with in a development capacity.

To work towards keeping accurate records of childs progress, any injury and incidents occurring to any of the children, or staff, at any time (even outside Nursery hours) and report this information to the senior team members.

To contribute to risk identification and incidents and near misses. Proactively manage risks to safeguard children and report concerns to senior team members. To work towards taking part in monitoring and improving the quality of child care provided with participation with audits or similar programs.

To undertake training and education to progress skills as indicated by service development needs, and to become involved in special projects as appropriate.

To work towards being responsible for small amounts of petty cash on nursery outings.

May be required to demonstrate role and duties to trainers and senior staff, and other staff working in the service.

Person Specification

Quaifications

Essential

• Maths GCSE's (C or above)
• English GCSE's (C or above)
• ICT GCSE (C or above)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills able to delivery factual information
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working practices to meet the requirements of the post
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• To have a caring attitude towards children
• To understand work related boundaries and the ability to refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

Other requirments

Essential

• Flexible approach to working practices to meet the requirements of the post
• Ability to be self-motivated
• To have a caring attitude towards children
• To understand work related boundaries and the ability to refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

rainbow nursery

Crawley Hospital, West Green

Crawley

RH11 7DH

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