Nursery Nurse

Job Purpose:

This job is responsible for supporting the Room Supervisor and/or Deputy Nursery Manager in providing a high-quality nursery provision, catering for children aged from 2 months to 5 years, at the Nursery. The nursery is committed to the overarching aim of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework which guides the work of all our early years’ practitioners. The primary focus of the role is to deliver a range of high quality creative and developmental nursery activities in line with policies and practice of the Nursery that meet standards and regulatory requirements.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] provides housing and family support in the county of Norfolk and we have done so since 1856 we work with local authorities and social housing providers to offer housing for vulnerable young people homeless or at risk of homelessness. We also provide family support to those in need through local schools and within family homes. We offer sports and youth clubs in the county of Norfolk to give young people a place to go and socialise and get fit. We are proud of our heritage and ability to provide support to those in need.

In April 2021 we opened Muddy Puddles Nursery to provide care and learning opportunities for the families and young children of Norwich. This service will offer families childcare from birth to 5, offering a wide range of activities, support and communications during their early years.

The key elements of the post are to:

• Work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative and creativity and fostering an environment which encourages the children’s all-round development and where high standards of care are provided
• Act as a keyworker to allocated children
• Encourage the participation of parents and carers
• Work towards and achieve the agreed Key Performance Indicators and performance objectives and ensure a high level of service is always provided.

Future progression to Nursery Room Leader may be possible following a proven period in this role.

[Please select the download button to view the full job description.](https://www.ymcanorfolk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/YMCAN-Final-Nursery-Nurse-JD.pdf)

What to do next:

For more information on this role, please contact Beth Powell on [contact hidden] Ext 161 or [contact hidden]

To apply, please complete:

[1) an application form](https://www.ymcanorfolk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Application-for-Employment-Nursery-Nurse.docx)

[2) a job application survey form](https://www.ymcanorfolk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Job-Application-Survey-Form-1.docx)

and forward along with your CV to **[contact hidden]**

[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced / Standard DBS check prior to starting employment.