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Overview

We are looking for a qualified Nursery Nurse for our new Parent and Child home situated within Aylesbury. We are looking for a talented professional who can provide a positive living experience for the resident by caring for their physical, emotional, and social needs.

About us

Our residential homes provide a safe and nurturing environment for our young people with adverse childhood experiences to be supported to flourish. This will often include children who demonstrate behaviour that challenges. We provide them with a safe, caring community in which they can learn how to build positive relationships and support them in becoming successful adults.

About the role

You will work as part of a team that encourage and stimulate emotional and social growth by devising and organising family activities, encouraging the Parent and Child to socialise and to join organisations outside the Home.

In addition, you will work in partnership with wider family groups and carers of children, Social Workers, and other outside agencies, as required.

About you

The successful applicant will:

• Possess experience of working in a nursery/child day care setting
• Have an understanding of and commitment to the implementation of equal opportunities
• Be able to write case notes and/or provide verbal updates following interaction with children and their families
• Possess the ability to work within a team and maintain good communication
• Be highly motivated with high energy levels and stamina
• Be positive with colleagues and service users to focus on the future to support family development
• Be flexible within the role to ensure support across the full service is applied
• Be proficient in building strong trusting relationships with families
• Be conscientious, reliable, and responsible

The successful candidate will also:

Possess a relevant childcare qualification in accordance with Ofsted Registration to have one or more of the following:

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development

Please see job summary for further information.

Other information

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults as part of the Schedule 2 CHR 2015, Safer Recruitment and selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

About the Business Unit

We are looking for talented and driven individuals to help us achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people, and families in Buckinghamshire. Our key priorities include continuing to protect vulnerable children and young people harm, whilst sustaining an environment where social work practice can thrive. Through our vital work with our partners, including The Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership, we continue to improve our collective response to children and young people who have been exposed to domestic abuse, exploitation, substance misuse and mental health issues.

No matter what role you take on in our Children’s services, you will be part of a team who is dedicated to supporting children and their families to achieve their full potential.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserve recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme and the opportunity to gain membership to Costco. We have discounted gym memberships, Travel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern Railways and much more.

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