Job summary
- Main area
- Ladybird Nursery
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (working pattern will be in line with needs of the nursery)
- Job ref
- 390-COR-SOU-0888-B
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Southend on Sea
- Salary
- £25,272 Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Nursery Carer
Band 2
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
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 development
Assisting 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
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Experience in working in a childcare setting e.g. voluntary experience or placements.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Early Years Level 2 qualification (NVQ, Cache, EYE)
Desirable criteria
- First Aid qualification
- Food and hygiene
Other
Essential criteria
- Strong written communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bonnie Couchman
- Job title
- Deputy Nursery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004436139
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