About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a nursery assistant to join the team at the Christie Day Nursery We are looking for someone who would like the experience of working in a nursery alongside children aged 6 moths to 4 years old.
To work flexibly as directed across the nursery undertaking domestic duties serving lunch washing up after lunch and laundry duties.
Main duties of the job
Awareness of food hygiene standards and allergens.
Good communication skills, to be organised and manage your time effectively.
Ability to use own initiative, share ideas and be innovative and work well within a team.
To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the setting.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 - To serve the childrens lunch ensuring accurate food temperatures are recorded in line with food hygiene guidance
2 - Laundry duties, washing and drying of childrens bedding etc
3 - To be aware of the procedures for the safe evacuation in the event of a fire and assist other staff in the evacuation process as required.
4 - Have knowledge of Health and Safety at work and implement any action requiredin relation to this.
5 - To gain knowledge of all Trust and Nursery policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented.
6 - Assist in keeping rooms clean and tidy, encouraging children to be involved and care for their environment.
7 - Ensure all Mandatory training and training specific to the job role e.g. Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid, Food hygiene, Allergy awareness are current and updated as required to maintain compliance.
8 - Develop good relationships with the children focusing on the child as an individual as well as within a small group. Also assist with the inclusion of children with additional needs.
9 - Ensure your own professional development is kept up to date; contribute to your annual Personal Development review.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Health and Social care level 2 NVQ 2 in childcare
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the care young children, either in a nursery setting or in their own personal life
Desirable
- Experience of the care young children, either in a nursery setting or in their own personal life
Skills
Essential
- Able to record information accurately
- Good communication and listening skills
- To work as part of a team
- Manage time effectively
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of food hygiene standards and allergens
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training required for the post - Food Hygiene and Allergy Awareness training
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Day Nursery - E00043
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)