Nursery carer

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Ladybird Nursery for a caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated Nursery Carer to join the team on a permanent basis.

If successful you will join our friendly Ladybird nursery team and help provide high quality childcare within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, whilst creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children to play, learn and develop.

Although the post is full time, 5 days per week, (37.5 hours), we are happy to consider part time hours for the right candidate.

Ideally you will hold a recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification and have experience of working within the Early Foundation Stage as a key person.

Located in the grounds of the hospital, Ladybird Nursery is available to staff at the hospital as well as the public and cares for babies and young children under 5. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities, we require then apply today!

Please note we are unable to offer VISA Sponsorship for this role.

To abide by and adhere to the Ladybird Nursery mission statement 'Working together, enabling each child to reach their full potential'.

• To assist in providing an environment that offers support and encouragement for every child.
• To assist in the development of relationships with the children, their parents and members of the nursery team.
• To support the nursery to create and maintain a warm, caring, stimulating environment that promotes each child's development.
• Assist the team to meet and recognise the needs of each child and their families, as individuals.
• Interact with the children in order to support, encourage and observe to promote independence and development to enable the child to progress.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

• Experience in working in a childcare setting e.g. voluntary experience or placements.

• Recognised Early Years Level 2 qualification (NVQ, Cache, EYE)
• Food and hygiene

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)