Job Description

Brighter Futures for Children

The Lodge Day Nursery - Southcote Children\'s Centre

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification required

About us
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.

We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children\'s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Justice Service and traded services with schools.

Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

About the role:
We currently have vacancies for Qualified (Level 3) Early Years Practitioners to join our fabulous team at The Lodge Day Nursery.

The Lodge Nursery at Southcote is a 48-place day nursery providing day care and sessional care for 0- to 5-year-olds. The Coley Lodge Nursery is a 16-place provision for 2 year old funded children at Coley Park Children\'s Centre.

Due to expansion, we are looking for a passionate and motivated Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners across both sites.

You will have the privilege of working with the most amazing children and passionate staff across two nurseries in Southcote and Coley.

Our practice is underpinned by the value we place on working collaboratively with families with a systemic, holistic whole-family approach to support them in finding their own solutions and building on their strengths.

We will always keep the focus on the child, and we will make sure we know our children, young people and families well.

Skills and experience:

• Experience of working with children aged 2-5 years in an early year setting.
• Excellent communication skills (including verbal, written and conflict management)
• Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare - with passes in English and Maths (where relevant to the certification)

Desirable

• 12hr Paediatric first aid qualification

Our offer:
You will be part of a supportive and hardworking, passionate team. You will be paid above the average market rates for this area with opportunities for professional development and progression for the right candidate. Flexible shift patterns and a generous annual leave allowance are also included.

We offer a supportive framework to develop your career. You\'ll work in a friendly and collaborative environment where we are committed to delivering positive outcomes.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years\' service)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season train ticket loans
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• A range of local shopping discounts

Candidates are encouraged to visit the setting prior to making an application.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We will accept application from level 2 or Level 3 qualified candidates.

Closing date: 20 August 2023
Interview date: To be confirmed

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