Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery Carer
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Emily will be leaving on 11/08/2026
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (4 DAYS A WEEK)
- Job ref
- 390-COR-SO-5886
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ladybird Nursery
- Town
- Westcliff-On-Sea
- Salary
- £25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/08/2026 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.
The post is part time, 4 days per week, (30hours)
You will hold a recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification or above and have experience of working within the Early Foundation Stage.
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!
Main duties of the job
To assist the Nursery Team Leaders and Nursery Nurses in providing high quality childcare within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, whilst creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children to play, learn and develop.
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
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 2 qualification or above in Childcare & Education
Desirable criteria
- First Aid
- Safeguarding
Experience
Essential criteria
- Nursery Experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 44 36139
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