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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust runs three nurseries providing care for pre-school children, mainly for NHS families and some local community children. The nurseries focus on high-quality, compassionate care to help children meet their Early Learning goals. You will be based at Rainbow Nursery, Crawley, and will be part of a dedicated team focused on nurturing young minds and helping shape their bright futures as a nursery nurse in one of our NHS workplace nurseries, supporting parents while they work. Please note: This role is unlikely to 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 thegov.uk websiteto assess their likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Main duties of the jobSupport the Nursery Management team Assist in the daily operation of the playroom for the assigned age group Support other Nursery nurses in their daily duties Work in partnership with parents and outside organisations Provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children at the nursery and contribute to service development About usWe 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 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement Excellent training, development, and research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast Our values — Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence —guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. Job responsibilitiesCommunication and working relationships Communicate with external organisations, agencies, childcare professionals, OFSTED, and parents using various methods, both verbal and electronic, and report back to the Nursery Management Team Communicate effectively with all staff members on various subjects Attend meetings when applicable Interact with all children at their level Main responsibilities Represent the nursery and SCFT at all times Work as part of a team Maintain nursery standards in line with SCFT and nursery policies and procedures Ensure standards align with the Welfare Requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage Uphold Health and Safety standards in the playroom, nursery, and hospital premises Work with the Nursery Management team and Estates Department to address building and maintenance safety issues Undertake domestic jobs within the Nursery as needed Work with all age groups as required Provide an engaging curriculum aligned with Ofsted requirements and tailored to each child's needs Ensure inclusion of all children Maintain good knowledge of child development, legislation, and current early years trends Parents Support and attend parents evenings and Parent Nursery Group meetings as needed Liaise with and support parents, carers, and family members, aiding children's learning and development Record and report any accidents or incidents involving children or staff, including outside nursery hours Ensure risk assessments are in place for activities Cover observations and next steps in the absence of team members Report child reportable sickness to management Undertake training and participate in special projects Support nursery team development Report any communications from parents regarding finance dealings Promote good staff relations and effective communication Attend team meetings and contribute to agendas Support trainees, students, and unqualified workers Identify and meet training needs Assist in nursery inductions for new staff, visitors, and students, including policies and procedures Person SpecificationQualificationsN.N.E.B. / BTEC Diploma in Childcare and Education or Level 2 equivalent Paediatric First Aid Training First Aid at Work training Basic food handling Certificate ExperienceExperience in a Nursery Setting Ability to work in partnership with parents Experience working inclusively Skills and KnowledgeKnowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage and OFSTED requirements Understanding of Health and Safety, Risk Assessments, COSHH Knowledge of Equality and Diversity Understanding of safeguarding procedures Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. 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