Job summary
Abacus Nursery provides day care
for children aged from 3 months through to 5 years. We also operate a Holiday
Club, based at the Nursery, for Children aged 4 14 years. The ability to work
as part of a team and a commitment to providing high quality childcare is
essential.
We are looking for motivated,
enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable childcare workers to come and join our
team of supply childcare practitioners to work in the nursery/holiday club as
and when required.
These should be adaptable,
flexible Supply Childcare Practitioners who have some experience of working with
pre-school children or with children aged 4 -14 years. Work may include anything
from full-time to occasional day/morning/afternoon to cover sickness/annual
leave, also suit students looking for holiday work.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be required to work as part of a team, supporting the provision of a secure, caring and stimulating environment.
For further information, please contact Samantha Orange, Nursery Manager, Abacus Nursery on 01924 543039.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
In line with this, we welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care need.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be
flexible and adaptable, working as part of a team, providing childcare in the absence of permanent childcare
practitioners.
- To
communicate on a daily basis to parents and staff about childrens welfare, development and health and social care.
- Work closely
with colleagues and nursery manager to ensure the high quality standards are maintained.This will be done on a daily basis through
monthly staff meetings, quality
improvement meetings and team meetings.
- To
communicate effectively with children at their level in a calm, caring,reassuring manner.
- To keep the
Nursery Manager/Out of School Co-ordinator informed of availability to work.
- To assist with the entire childs
personal care during the nursery day, including
feeding, changing nappies, or soiled clothing, special dietary requirements/sterilization of feeding, and
play equipment.
- Administrate
medication to the child as instructed by their parent/guardian ensuring the correct storage and
documentation procedure is followed. Taking the
necessary action when a child becomes ill during the nursery day, seeking advice from a permanent room member of
staff to decide at which point a parent
should be contacted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be
flexible and adaptable, working as part of a team, providing childcare in the absence of permanent childcare
practitioners.
- To
communicate on a daily basis to parents and staff about childrens welfare, development and health and social care.
- Work closely
with colleagues and nursery manager to ensure the high quality standards are maintained.This will be done on a daily basis through
monthly staff meetings, quality
improvement meetings and team meetings.
- To
communicate effectively with children at their level in a calm, caring,reassuring manner.
- To keep the
Nursery Manager/Out of School Co-ordinator informed of availability to work.
- To assist with the entire childs
personal care during the nursery day, including
feeding, changing nappies, or soiled clothing, special dietary requirements/sterilization of feeding, and
play equipment.
- Administrate
medication to the child as instructed by their parent/guardian ensuring the correct storage and
documentation procedure is followed. Taking the
necessary action when a child becomes ill during the nursery day, seeking advice from a permanent room member of
staff to decide at which point a parent
should be contacted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 3 in Childcare/ Playwork Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Safety Certificate Level 2
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of child protection procedures
- Knowledge of the Prevent Duty
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Ofsteds Statutory Framework for Early Years and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations relating to a childcare environment
- Knowledge of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with pre-school and/or school aged children
Desirable
- Experience of working with a tablet/PC observation and assessment record system
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer based childrens observation and assessment recording system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability to maintain and enhance own skills and knowledge
- To be enthusiastic, creative, caring and friendly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 3 in Childcare/ Playwork Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Safety Certificate Level 2
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of child protection procedures
- Knowledge of the Prevent Duty
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Ofsteds Statutory Framework for Early Years and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations relating to a childcare environment
- Knowledge of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with pre-school and/or school aged children
Desirable
- Experience of working with a tablet/PC observation and assessment record system
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer based childrens observation and assessment recording system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability to maintain and enhance own skills and knowledge
- To be enthusiastic, creative, caring and friendly
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
