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  • Horticultural Activity Coordinator
    Horticultural Activity Coordinator
    6 hours ago
    £25000 yearly
    Full-time
    Egham

    Join our team as a Horticultural Activity Coordinator, providing crucial maternity cover for a 9-month fixed-term contract. In this rewarding role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the quality of life for service users within our day service by designing and implementing engaging gardening and horticultural activities. Your compassionate approach and excellent communication skills will foster a nurturing environment, promoting physical activity, sensory stimulation, and social interaction through therapeutic horticultural programmes. Some ad-hoc activities not involving horticulture are also likely. Key Responsibilities: • Plan, organise, and lead a diverse range of horticultural activities, thoughtfully adapted to meet the varied needs of our service users., • Collaborate effectively with staff to seamlessly integrate horticultural activities into individualised care plans., • Maintain safe and accessible gardening spaces, ensuring all equipment and plant selections are suitable for service user engagement., • Actively encourage service users to participate in all aspects of gardening, including planting, watering, and harvesting, thereby promoting physical movement and mental engagement., • Monitor service users' responses and progress, adjusting programmes as necessary to optimise their engagement and overall well-being., • Champion the therapeutic benefits of horticulture, utilising it as a powerful tool for cognitive stimulation and emotional comfort within our day service., • Undertake ad-hoc duties as required to support the smooth running of the service. What We Are Looking For: • Extensive knowledge of and genuine passion for horticulture, coupled with a commitment to creating meaningful activity programmes that enhance service users' lives., • Strong communication skills, enabling effective interaction with service users, their families, and team members., • Previous experience in caregiving or care settings is highly desirable., • The ability to organise activities independently while thriving in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound positive impact on the lives of our service users through engaging horticultural activities that foster independence, sensory stimulation, and social connection. Contract Details: • Fixed-term contract: 9 months, • Annual Salary: £25,000.00 Benefits: • Casual dress code, • On-site parking

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  • Nursery Practitioner (childcare qualified)
    Nursery Practitioner (childcare qualified)
    2 months ago
    £27000–£31500 yearly
    Full-time
    Tolworth, Surbiton

    We are looking for a Level 3 in childcare qualified staff member who is looking to make a difference to our little ones who are keen explorers inside the nursery and outdoors, and love our Forest School! We are seeking dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioners to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care and education for children in our nursery setting. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters the development of each child. Your skills will be essential in providing daily activities and ensuring that all children receive the attention and support they need to thrive. About us… Our fully equipped nursery is located in the heart of Tolworth, Surbiton. Our independent 72 place nursery caters to children aged 6 months to 5 years. Rated ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED, we strive for the highest standards of education and care, which can only be possible to achieve with the utter dedication and commitment of well a qualified and experienced staff team. What can we offer you? · flexible working patterns to suit you · support with ongoing training · a caring and supportive team · monthly staff reward system · company pension · team building events · career progression Can you… provide attentive and responsive care to children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times plan and implement engaging educational activities that promote early childhood development, including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements and identifying areas for improvement communicate effectively with parents, providing updates on their child's development work effectively as a team, collaborating with other staff members maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming nursery space that encourages exploration and learning manage daily routines, including mealtimes, nap times, and play activities ensuring smooth transitions between different parts of the day. Do you have… knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices or a willingness to learn proficiency in English to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff a genuine passion for working with children and understanding their needs initiative, positive energy and a sense of humour excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships with families and colleagues experience working in a children's nursery If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children and possess the necessary skills to thrive as a Nursery Practitioner, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £26,000.00-£31,500.00 per annum. Experience and qualification dependent. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Transport links Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Childcare Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Application question(s): Do you have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare? Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Nursery: 1 year (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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