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by NurseryJobsonly.com - 11/05/2007

"Some people may be unenthusiastic about Childcare jobs london or nursery jobs londonbecause they think it’s challenging. Truthfully speaking, nursery jobs pose a number of challenges to childcare workers. Childcare job workers should maintain order and discipline within the centers by teaching the kids how to behave and by handling them properly. Of course, noise and clutter can be expected. The biggest challenge, perhaps, is the heavy responsibility that comes with nursery jobs. The children are, of course, precious to their parents. search child care jobs london. The fact that the parents entrust their little kids to the childcare job workers makes their job very important. As a matter of fact, the childcare jobs, nursery job experience can be quite fulfilling. Yes, the challenges are looking at you in the eye, but "

Some people may be unenthusiastic about child care jobs, nursery jobs because they think it’s challenging. Truthfully speaking, childcare, nursery jobs pose a number of challenges to childcare, nursery workers. But no job is ever challenge-free. Besides, the difficulty in nursery jobs is completely made up for by the fact that you are working with adorable little children.

So they may not always be adorable. Indeed, that is the first challenge, which has the tendency to scare off a lot of aspirants. The job opportunities may be plenty, the prospects may look bright, but thoughts of children running amok are enough to chase some people out of their minds. This challenge may just be part of a day’s work for those who have worked with children before and for those who is used to children and their tantrums. Some people may also be capable of overcoming this challenge after the first few days. Some people, however, may not be able to overcome this at all. Anyone can have a nursery job, but it may not necessarily be for everyone.

Yet another challenge of nursery jobs is the working environment. Again, since you will be working with kids, you can’t expect things to be in proper order at all times. The working environment can be tough to handle for some people, but given the right approach, this is a challenge that can be overcome. Nursery workers should maintain order and discipline within the centers by teaching the kids how to behave and by handling them properly. Of course, noise and clutter can be expected. It is impossible not to be faced with these two things. But all it takes is the right attitude towards this challenge.

Some people may also consider the working hours a problem. The working hours are relatively normal. However, when you are working with kids whose attention spans are very limited, the need to work in double time to keep up with them can lengthen the hours considerably. Some may also be not too keen about having a fulltime nursery job because it can cause quite a dent in your energetic faculties. Also, some centers may require early hours or late hours, and even weekend shifts. But these challenges are easy enough to overcome. There are various set ups that can make the working hours more bearable. There are options for part-time nursery jobs, jobsharing, and hours that can be flexed based on your available schedule.

The biggest challenge, perhaps, is the heavy responsibility that comes with childcare jobs or nursery jobs. The children are, of course, precious to their parents. The fact that the parents entrust their little kids to the nursery workers makes their job very important. Aside from that, childcare facilities are not only dedicated to looking after the children. They are also educational centers as well. To overcome this challenge, prospective nursery workers should be ready to carry the responsibilities associated with child care jobs, nursery jobs.

Don’t get put off by these challenges. As a matter of fact, the childcare jobs, nursery job experience can be quite fulfilling. Yes, the challenges are looking at you in the eye, but you will never know how fun it can be if you don’t try it.

Job title/duties in nurseries:

Nursery Manager

The Nursery Manager is responsible to the Area Manager and Operations Director.
Responsibility for the daily running and administration of the nursery whilst adhering to the Policies & Procedures of the nursery, ensuring compliance with the Children Act and Health and Safety legislation, all within the requirements and guidelines laid down by Ofsted/CSIW and the National Standards.
Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Having key-holder responsibility.
Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
Ensuring effective staff recruitment following nurseries recruitment procedures. Supervision of staff and students, conducting regular staff assessments, recognizing training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork. Organizing of regular staff meetings and in-service training.
Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere. Ensuring developmental records and observations are kept.
Ensuring that the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery playrooms, kitchen and equipment are carried out according to the Policies & Procedures and risk assessments.
Administration and finance of all nursery activities as directed by Head Office to manage budgets, and keep accurate records of staffing, payroll, banking, petty cash, fundraising and all other activities as requested. Issue of invoices and collection of fees, and meeting agreed targets.
Liaison with parents and negotiation of working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
Ensuring a tier system of management is in place and that duties are delegated fairly. Maintaining staff ratios and ensuring staff are deployed effectively to carry out the correct preparation of bottles and babies' feeds, nappy changes, laundry duties and supervision of meals.
Nursery Managers must at all times ensure that only designated staff administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments and as displayed in the Operational Plan.
Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
Providing the Area Manager with weekly reports on the nursery and following nurseries procedures for reporting accidents and incidents.
Arranging regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.
Ensuring the effective and regular removal of waste materials to the designated store and ensuring regular collection of that waste.
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Area Manager and Managing Director.

DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER
The Deputy Nursery Manager is responsible to the Manager and Area Manager.
Deputising for the Nursery Manager and be responsible for the daily running and administration of the nursery in their absence, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of nurseries, ensuring compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation, all within the requirements and guidelines laid down by Ofsted/CSIW and the National Standards.
Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere. This planning to be to foundation stage level for 3-5 year olds.
Ensuring that the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery playrooms, kitchen and equipment are carried out according to the Policies & Procedures and risk assessments.
Liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
Working with the Manager to maintain administrative records as directed by the Area Manager and Head Office.
The Deputy Nursery Manager must at all times ensure that only designated staff administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments and as displayed in the Operational Plan.

Nursery Room Leader

The Team Leader is responsible to the Supervisory Nursery Nurse, Manager and Deputy Manager.
Their duties will be that of a nursery nurse with extra responsibilities.
Working in partnership with and supporting the Senior Nursery Nurse, Manager and Deputy to ensure the daily running and administration of the nursery, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of nurseries Ltd and compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted/CSIW and the National Standards. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery.
Acting as a Named Coordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager.
Supervising Nursery Nurses, Assistants and Students and carrying out supervisory meetings where appropriate under the guidance of the Senior Nursery Nurse, Manager and Deputy Manager.
Supporting the Senior Nursery Nurse, and assisting with the planning of activities in a designated area of the nursery.
Liaising with the Senior Nursery Nurse in organizing relevant staff, effective mentoring of junior staff, effective delegation and communication and promoting positive attitudes regarding nurseries.
Attending regular meetings with the Senior Nursery Nurse, and participating in staff meetings.
Assisting with staff inductions and helping new staff to fit into the nursery.
Providing a good role model for Nursery Nurses, Assistants and Students.
Providing feedback to the Senior Nursery Nurse on issues relating to the nursery day.
Addressing staff and parent queries.
The Team Leader must at all times ensure that only designated staff administer medication as recorded in the risk assessments and as displayed in the Operational Plan.
Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenge situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
Assisting the Senior Nursery Nurse, Manager and Deputy Manager, participating in arranging regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing.
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Senior Nursery Nurse, Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager.

NURSERY COOK
The Nursery Cook is responsible to the Manager, Deputy Manager and Area Manager.
Working in partnership with the Manager and Deputy to ensure the preparation of a balanced and healthy diet for the children, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of nurseries Ltd and in compliance with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety, Health and Safety and within the guidelines of Ofsted/CSIW and the National Standards.
Observing the company dress code :
Hair to be tied back if touching your collar
No nail varnish
No rings with the exception of the wedding band
Trousers, white coat and appropriate head covering to be worn
Preparing a suitably balanced rotating menu taking into account dietary and cultural requirements of the children in line with the Nursery Manager's requirements.
The preparation and cooking of all foods in accordance with the daily menus and for special functions.
Preventing cross contamination of food within the kitchen area.
Ensuring that all foods are ready at the specified time and correctly served. Ensuring that the correct food is served to children with known allergies, as notified to you by the Nursery Manager.
Making sure that all foods are covered prior to serving and during transportation to the rooms. Also ensuring that foods stored in the refrigerator are adequately covered.
Ordering stock in line with requirements, keeping accounts and budget control. Maintaining correct stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and ensuring all stock is clearly labelled to include expiry dates.
Monitoring and recording in writing the temperature of fridge and freezer on a daily basis.
Temperatures of high-risk food must be recorded at time of delivery and cooking. All food must be stored and served at the
temperatures required by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health-Food Safety.

Ensuring the kitchen and equipment is kept suitably clean at all times including walls, floors and trolleys to transport food following a cleaning schedule. On a daily basis that all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are washed and sterilized in accordance with food safety guidelines.
Ensuring the effective and regular removal of waste materials to the designated waste store.
Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and Area Manager.


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