Advanced Mental Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Maidenhead, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Are you a level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse looking for a new role within an NHS Nursery who are part of an “Outstanding” rated Trust?

Do you want to work as part of team that makes you feel valued, within a workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?

Here at Kiddies Cabin we are looking for a Nursery Nurse to join us on a full time basis.

We are a team of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating and friendly environment for the children in our care.

As level 3 Nursery Nurse you will have responsibility for a group of children whom you will provide daily care and activities as well as completing developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children, from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception. You will be expected to maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage. 

We offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from to , Monday to Friday in which you will work on a rota basis for hours per week.

Main duties of the job

Encouraging all areas of the children’s development within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the appropriate activities, play opportunities and actions through imaginative play and innovative programming.  Compiling and maintaining development records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals. Providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment at all times. Demonstrating good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.  Being a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.  Working with Early Years and other professional teams to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education and to learn about current developments in childcare practice and policy. 

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications /Training

Essential criteria

NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Continuous Professional Development

Essential criteria

As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol

Desirable criteria

Paediatric First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post Experience of team work Previous relevant work in childcare

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Good communication skills An understanding of the role of the Key Person Knowledge of inclusive practice

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

Flexible approach to hours which includes a willingness to attend meetings, training and nursery events as appropriate

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

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