Internal Redeployment Only Nursery Section Leader (University Nursery) bei Cardiff University

CONTINUED FROM JOB DESCRIPTION

1. To carry out risk assessments of any work area and make sure that staff in the team also do this.   To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EC directives and the University’s Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the University on any legal duties placed on it as the employer.
2. To ask for help from management when required.  Inform management of any issues that you or your staff have had to deal with.
3. To set up nursery equipment.  Sterilise baby equipment.  Carry out general cleaning to maintain nursery hygiene.  Carry out laundry duties. 
4. To carry out annual PDR’s of the staff in your section and monthly one to one meetings.
5. When deputising in manager’s absence, complete staffing schedules while maintaining staff shift patterns. Order receipt and enter invoices onto Oracle. Monitor ratio’s and provide cover when required. Deal with any queries from parents and visitors. Regularly check Day Care e-mails and respond accordingly. Supervise all staff making sure everyone is in ratio and carrying out duties.

1. To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures and codes as appropriate.
2. Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
3. To abide by university policies on Health and Safety.
4. To assist the Manager in managing and ensuring that all Day Care operations comply with statutory requirements.
5. Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

 The role will require a flexible approach to working hours and is 5 days out of 7 (pro rata for part time staff).

CAMPUS SERVICES INFORMATION

Campus Services provides a range of professional support services to students, staff and visitors at Cardiff University.
 
Residences manages accommodation places for approximately 5,500 students, both catered and self-catered.
 

In terms of catering, there are cafés and restaurants conveniently located across university campuses, in addition to a delivered hospitality service.
 
Cardiff University Sport exists to provide students and staff with a balanced, high quality and integrated sport service which meets the needs of a broad range of users.

The Nursery offers facilities for children aged between 10 weeks and 5 years and is divided into sections appropriate to the ages and development of the children.
 
Both residential and catering facilities are utilised for conferences and functions during the University’s vacation periods.  A purpose built and designed conference centre and conference facility is also available throughout the year.
 
The Campus Services operation is supported by its own central administration functions covering the allocation of residences, human resource and quality, purchasing, facilities, finance, and general administration.

The Person Specification is split into 2 sections: essential and desirable.  Please demonstrate clearly how you meet all of the essential criteria.  Where possible you should give examples of how, when and where you have used your experience, knowledge, specific skills and abilities to match those required for this particular job role.

Please ensure that you communicate this fully by creating a new document containing your supporting statement, refer to sample layout below,  listing ALL OF THE CRITERIA and commenting against each one as to how you meet them.

This will need to be completed before you begin making your application on line as you will be required to upload it.  When uploading the supporting statement the document title needs to read “supporting statement and should also detail the post reference number ending in BR” (relevant to the job you are applying for).

Essential Criteria

1. Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (QCF) or equivalent.
2. At least 2 years’ experience in the field of childcare.
3. Experience of supervising and motivating a team.
4. Proven ability to communicate information effectively and professionally with a wide range of people.
5. Evidence of ability to work to deadlines, planning, setting and monitoring team priorities.
6. Ability to exercise personal responsibility and initiative.
7. Satisfactory compliance with medical and CRB checks.
8. Ability to undertake duties without close supervision.
9. A mature approach and good interpersonal skills associated with working in a team.

Desirable Criteria

1. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Advanced Practice – QCF).
2. Fluency in Welsh, written and oral or willingness to learn.