Nursery Nurse (University Sector) Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff University
Full Time
Cardiff, Wales
11.72 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description
Advert
Nursery Nurse - University Sector
We are looking for enthusiastic, positive and reliable individuals to carry out general nursery duties for children aged 10 weeks to 5 years.
Open-ended position, 20 hours per week, 11.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday. We also have an opportunity available from August in a part time capacity 7.5 hours one day a week, preferably Wednesday.
Starting Salary: £11.72 per hour starting salary.
Package includes 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time staff, as well as access to a range of staff discounts and training.
Additional posts may become available in the near future, with various start dates.
Please note roles require you to be based on campus.
If you have difficulty accessing a computer please call 029 2087 6369.
The Nursery Team also employ Nursery Assistants for more information regarding other vacancies that may be available email Lauren Lakin - [email protected] indicating the type of position you are looking for.
The hours will be determined by the Line Manager so that the nursery is staffed from 8.00am - 6.00pm.
Date advert posted: Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Closing date: Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THE TEXT RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF A SUPPORTING STATEMENT DETAILED WITHIN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION SECTION.
We are looking for enthusiastic, positive and reliable individuals to carry out general nursery duties for children aged 10 weeks to 5 years.
Open-ended position, 20 hours per week, 11.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday. We also have an opportunity available from August in a part time capacity 7.5 hours one day a week, preferably Wednesday.
Starting Salary: £11.72 per hour starting salary.
Package includes 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time staff, as well as access to a range of staff discounts and training.
Additional posts may become available in the near future, with various start dates.
Please note roles require you to be based on campus.
If you have difficulty accessing a computer please call 029 2087 6369.
The Nursery Team also employ Nursery Assistants for more information regarding other vacancies that may be available email Lauren Lakin - [email protected] indicating the type of position you are looking for.
The hours will be determined by the Line Manager so that the nursery is staffed from 8.00am - 6.00pm.
Date advert posted: Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Closing date: Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THE TEXT RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF A SUPPORTING STATEMENT DETAILED WITHIN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION SECTION.
Job Description
Main Duties
- To supervise and care for children.
- To participate in a key worker scheme.
- To provide effective liaison with parents.
- To set up nursery equipment, sterilise baby equipment and carry out general cleaning duties to maintain appropriate levels of hygiene.
- To carry out laundry duties.
- To keep records, including development books.
- To report any matters regarding the smooth running of the nursery to the Day Care Management.
- To administer first aid as required.
- To attend and actively participate in all basic training as identified in the Training Matrix.
- To identify your personal training needs in conjunction with your manager, ensuring that learning is transferred to the workplace.
- To actively participate in the Quality and Customer Care initiatives.
- To abide by university policies on Health & Safety.
- To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures and codes as appropriate.
- You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.
The role will require a flexible approach to working hours and is 5 days out of 7 (pro rata for part time staff).
Person Specification
The Person Specification is split into 2 sections: essential and desirable. Please demonstrate clearly how you meet all of the essential criteria. Where possible you should give examples of how, when and where you have used your experience, knowledge, specific skills and abilities to match those required for this particular job role.
Please ensure that you communicate this fully by creating a new document containing your supporting statement, refer to sample layout below, listing ALL OF THE CRITERIA and commenting against each one as to how you meet them.
This will need to be completed before you begin making your application on line as you will be required to upload it. When uploading the supporting statement the document title needs to read “supporting statement and should also detail the post reference number ending in BR” (relevant to the job you are applying for).
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
All shortlisting decisions will be based initially on essential criteria, with desirable being used to further select or deselect candidates as appropriate. We interview those candidates who are the closest match to the identified criteria.
An example of how to set out your document containing Essential and Desirable criteria is detailed below:
ESSENTIAL
1. BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma in Child Care or NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or equivalent.
Provide evidence
2. Experience in the field of childcare.
Provide evidence
3. Proven ability to work unsupervised demonstrating initiative.
Provide evidence
And continue this by listing all Essential and Desirable criteria and providing evidence under each heading.
Please ensure that you communicate this fully by creating a new document containing your supporting statement, refer to sample layout below, listing ALL OF THE CRITERIA and commenting against each one as to how you meet them.
This will need to be completed before you begin making your application on line as you will be required to upload it. When uploading the supporting statement the document title needs to read “supporting statement and should also detail the post reference number ending in BR” (relevant to the job you are applying for).
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma in Child Care or NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or equivalent.
- Minimum age 18 years.
- Experience in the field of childcare.
- Proven ability to work unsupervised demonstrating initiative.
- Experience of communicating information both orally and in writing, to a wide range of people whilst demonstrating attention to detail and high levels of interpersonal skills.
- Experience of working in a customer focussed environment with an ability to respond to customer needs, including children and parents, in a polite and courteous manner adapting to their requirements accordingly.
- Experience of working well as an effective team member.
- Proven ability to follow instructions and procedures demonstrating good organisational skills.
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate or the willingness to attain one when appointed.
- Evidence of I.T. skills including the use of Internet, Email and Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ideally the successful candidate should be able to communicate in Welsh or have a willingness to learn.
All shortlisting decisions will be based initially on essential criteria, with desirable being used to further select or deselect candidates as appropriate. We interview those candidates who are the closest match to the identified criteria.
An example of how to set out your document containing Essential and Desirable criteria is detailed below:
ESSENTIAL
1. BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma in Child Care or NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or equivalent.
Provide evidence
2. Experience in the field of childcare.
Provide evidence
3. Proven ability to work unsupervised demonstrating initiative.
Provide evidence
And continue this by listing all Essential and Desirable criteria and providing evidence under each heading.
Additional Information
CAMPUS SERVICES INFORMATION
Campus Services provides a range of professional support services to students, staff and visitors at Cardiff University.
Residences manages accommodation places for approximately 5,500 students, both catered and self-catered.
In terms of catering, there are cafés and restaurants conveniently located across university campuses, in addition to a delivered hospitality service.
Cardiff University Sport exists to provide students and staff with a balanced, high quality and integrated sport service which meets the needs of a broad range of users.
The Nursery offers facilities for children aged between 10 weeks and 5 years and is divided into sections appropriate to the ages and development of the children.
Both residential and catering facilities are utilised for conferences and functions during the University’s vacation periods. A purpose built and designed conference centre and conference facility is also available throughout the year.
The Campus Services operation is supported by its own central administration functions covering the allocation of residences, human resource and quality, purchasing, facilities, finance, and general administration.
Salary Range Min.
18,212
Salary Range Max.
19,623
Job Category
Education
Grade
Grade 2
