Nursery Nurse

Sceptre Nursery opened in 1996 to look after both children of employees at the Eric Wright Group and those from the local area. We are currently registered for 26 children. We are registered with OFSTED and follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). We are housed in a single storey, purpose built building providing care for children from 3 months to 5 years. We have a large exploratory outdoor space.

What you will be doing

We are looking to recruit a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner. The successful candidate will be based at the Sceptre Nursery, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6AW. Reporting to the Nursery Manager you will carry out learning and development activities with children in the Nursery within a safe and secure environment.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Key person responsibilities
• Responsibility for the safety, security and well-being of all the children in your care.
• Communicating clearly with parents/guardians, encouraging them to participate in their child’s progress and development
• Supervising children at play (indoor or outdoor) and at mealtimes
• Participation in planning a programme of activities, suitable for the age range of the children
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of a stimulating and attractive room environment
• Maintaining a high standard for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery at all times
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions as and when required

It is essential that you hold a full and relevant level 2 or level 3 childcare qualification along with a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a similar role and have worked with children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years. You will have excellent communication skills in English both oral and written; enjoy working as part of a team and developing positive working relationships. You must have a good knowledge of the EYFS and be responsible for planning and carrying out a wide variety of activities. In addition, you will have a good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.

In return we offer:

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  Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 days + bank holidays rising with service
• Enhanced paid family leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development
• Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more
• Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact
• Savings scheme – helping you to put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
• Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
• Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
• A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance

Working at the Eric Wright Group is truly special, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking, yet retaining, much lost, traditional values, we are extremely proud of our dedicated, of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. When Eric Wright set up the business his vision was to provide opportunities within the construction industry for employees to enjoy a career in their respective professions without the threat of shareholder sale or exploitation. 100% of the shareholding in the Eric Wright Group is owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, a charitable body that was established on principles of sustained employment and community regeneration. We achieve this through the reinvestment of time, money and resources. This provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer term commercial and charitable strategies. All profits generated by the Eric Wright Group are either reinvested in the Group's business or distributed to the Trust for its charitable activities throughout the North West providing stability and growth, free from short term aims of institutional shareholders, while enabling the Trust to benefit from the commercial success of the group and expand its range of charitable activities within the communities.

Our values - RESPECT | TRUST & INTEGRITY | QUALITY | TALENT | RELIABILITY

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.