Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Nursery carer

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Ladybird Nursery for a caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated Nursery Carer to join the team on a permanent basis.

If successful you will join our friendly Ladybird nursery team and help provide high quality childcare within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, whilst creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children to play, learn and develop.

Although the post is full time, 5 days per week, (37.5 hours), we are happy to consider part time hours for the right candidate .

Ideally you will hold a recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification and have experience of working within the Early Foundation Stage as a key person.

Located in the grounds of the hospital, Ladybird Nursery is available to staff at the hospital as well as the public and cares for babies and young children under 5. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities, we require then apply today!

Please note we are unable to offer VISA Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

To abide by and adhere to the Ladybird Nursery mission statement 'Working together, enabling each child to reach their full potential'"

  • To assist in providing an environment that offers support and encouragement for every child
  • To assist in the development of relationships with the children, their parents and members of the nursery team
  • To support the nursery to create and maintain a warm, caring, stimulating environment that promotes each child's developmentAssisting the team to meet and recognise the needs of each child and their families, as individuals.
  • Interact with the children in order to support, encourage and observe to promote independence and development to enable the child to progress

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0645

Job locations

Ladybird Nursery

8-10 Cardigan Avenue

Southend on Sea

SS0 0SF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities.We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in working in a childcare setting e.g. voluntary experience or placements.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Early Years Level 2 qualification (NVQ, Cache, EYE)

Desirable

  • First Aid qualification
  • Food and hygiene
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in working in a childcare setting e.g. voluntary experience or placements.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Early Years Level 2 qualification (NVQ, Cache, EYE)

Desirable

  • First Aid qualification
  • Food and hygiene

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ladybird Nursery

8-10 Cardigan Avenue

Southend on Sea

SS0 0SF


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ladybird Nursery

8-10 Cardigan Avenue

Southend on Sea

SS0 0SF


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nursery Manager

Lynda Bartholomew

lynda.bartholomew@nhs.net

03004436139

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0645

Job locations

Ladybird Nursery

8-10 Cardigan Avenue

Southend on Sea

SS0 0SF


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