Job Details

Nursery Nurse/ Nursery Officer

Description

Job Summary: As part of a team, organises and provides care for children 0-5 years in a day nursery setting. May work in unsupervised capacity and supervise students.

Candidate Profile

? Qualifications; NNEB, CACHE, B-Tech 3, NVQ 3 or equivalent
? Experience of working in a childcare setting throughout the 0-5 years range.
? Local Authority day nursery experience desirable but not essential.
? Thorough knowledge of all aspects of children's' developmental needs from 0-5 years
? Ability to communicate effectively and fluently using appropriate style both verbally and in writing.
? Understanding of Child Protection and relevant legislation.
? Knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunities and the ability to demonstrate this throughout all aspects of practice
? Able to demonstrate excellent childcare practice
? The ability to work in partnership with parents/carers
? Ability to use own initiative and take responsibility where appropriate
? To be able to work as an effective member of the staff team
? The ability to see each child as an individual and as part of a family and to respond to their needs.