Childcare Practitioner

NHS

  • Wakefield
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Abacus Nursery as a full time Childcare Practitioner. To use an individual approach to each child, building on their existing skills by introducing them to a wide range of experiences. To continue to improve and maintain the high quality of the service providing a rich and stimulating learning environment which is sensitive to the childrens cultural and individual needs and promotes equal opportunities. To act as an expert to less experienced staff, childcare students and give support and advice to parents. Day to day safety and security of the nursery including opening and closing of the premises dealing with telephone calls, and visitors. Administrate medication to the child as instructed by their parent/guardian ensuring the correct storage and documentation procedure is followed. Taking the necessary action when a child becomes ill during the nursery day, seeking advice from a senior member of staff to decide at which point a parent should be contacted. Communicate through an annual parents evening and daily basis to parents and staff, about the childrens welfare, development and health and social care. As a childs key person ensure effective communication links with team members and other professionals for example Area SENCO, Health Visitor, Child Protection Nurse, Therapist, and Educational Specialist.Main duties of the job-Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code. -Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role, maintaining the public confidence. -Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business. -Uphold the privacy and dignity of the client group and respect equality at all times. -To have an understanding and work within the guidelines of Ofsteds Statutory Framework for Early Years and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. -To participate in team/individual planning and evaluation of childrens individual development needs, play and learning activities. -To ensure the environment is rich, stimulating and sensitive to the childrens cultural and individual needs and promotes equal opportunities. -To ensure the daily routines are adhered to and participate in all appropriate arrangements. -Record and maintain childrens observation and assessment records using a digital record system programme and iPad. -Sharing the childs development and assessment records with the parents. -Actively participate in and support the nurseries ECERS and ITERS quality monitoring system. -To have knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and to comply with policy and procedures of the Nursery and Trust.About usWe are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number000620Job locationsPinderfields HospitalWakefieldWest YorkshireWF1 4DGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey requirements
  • English GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent
  • Level 3 in Childcare Qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Food Safety Certificate Level 2
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey requirements
  • English GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent
  • Level 3 in Childcare Qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Food Safety Certificate Level 2
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

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