East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Hiring for Nursery Assistant – Fixed Term Job at Eastbourne, England Full Time

Rainbow Nursery is a workplace nursery for staff working for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The nursery provides full day care for 62 children a day aged 6 months to 8 years. We have remained open throughout the Covid Lockdown and have strict measures in place following all Government and Department of Education guidance

The nursery is purpose built with a separate Early Years building for care of our under 2’s

The successful candidate will need to hold a minimum NVQ level 2 in Childcare & Education (or equivalent) and have had some work experience with children under the age of 5 years. This a fixed term for up to 1 year to cover for maternity leave

The successful candidate also will need to demonstrate they have a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, be an effective communicator and show flexibility in working hours during a week so that we can continue to provide flexibility within our service. Shifts are given 4 weeks in advance

In addition and as requested by the children within our nursery, they would like the successful candidate to:

• be happy with a smiley face
• have lots of fun with us
• give good cuddles
• tell lots of stories (we like using lots of different props)
• do silly dances
• play lots of games with us
• play dressing up with us
• go on our outdoor adventures with us
• like to get messy!

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.