Nursery Carer | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0SF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

The post is part time, 4 days per week, (30hours)

You will hold a recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification or above and have experience of working within the Early Foundation Stage.

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!

To assist the Nursery Team Leaders and Nursery Nurses in providing high quality childcare within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, whilst creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children to play, learn and develop.

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.

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

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