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Brent Children & Families Information
Service
Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way
Wembley Middlesex HA9 0FJ
www.brent.gov.uk/childcare
Childcare Job Vacancies
Brent
September 2016
Families Information Service on 020 8937 3001 or at
[email protected] and ask for the childcare courses list.
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Some tips on looking for work with children Job hunting
1. Visit the Jobcentre which has a database with hundreds of jobs including childcare.
Harlesden Jobcentre Plus – Harlesden House, 161 High Street, NW10 4TL
Kilburn Jobcentre Plus – 3 Cambridge Avenue, NW6 5AH
Wembley Jobcentre Plus – 6 St Johns Road, HA9 7JD
Willesden Jobcentre Plus – Neasden Lane, NW10 2XH
2. Visit the library to look through job advertisements in local and national newspapers and
magazines or use the internet to search. Find Brent libraries at www.brent.gov.uk/libraries
3. For childcare jobs, get Nursery World magazine from a good newsagent and for nannying
jobs, The Lady magazine has opportunities. See Brent Children and Families Information
Service regularly updated childcare jobs bulletin at www.brent.gov.uk/childcare.
4. To work as an Ofsted-registered homechildcarer, looking after children in their parents’
homes, contact Ofsted on 0300 123 1231. You will need a basic childcare qualification and a
paediatric first aid certificate. Please contact Brent Workforce Development and PVI co-
ordinater on 020 8937 3270 to find out more.
5. To work in your own home as an Ofsted-registered childminder, contact Brent Children and
Families Information Service on 020 8937 3001.
6. For those with good qualifications and experience, Children and Young People Now
magazine has interesting jobs throughout all age groups at www.cypnow.co.uk
7. www.jobsgopublic.com is a good place to look for jobs in the public sector too, including
school-based jobs and teaching.
8. Use the internet to search local authorities’ job and vacancies webpage.
Brent www.brent.gov.uk/jobs
Barnet www.barnet.gov.uk
Camden www.camden.gov.uk
Harrow www.harrow.gov.uk
Ealing www.ealing.gov.uk
Hammersmith and Fulham www.lbhf.gov.uk
Kensington and Chelsea www.rbkc.gov.uk
Tax credits
When you are working, don’t forget to claim your tax credits. Nine out of ten families are
eligible for Child Tax Credit. In addition, Working Tax Credit and childcare element of Working
Tax Credit are available for many low income working families. Working Tax Credit is also paid
to low income households without children
Ring 0845 300 3900 or text phone 0845 300 3909 www.hmrc.gov.uk
gives you the details and the opportunity to work out how mu
using an online calculator.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application Get the job you've always dreamed of by sending the perfect resume and cover letter. Your skills
and experiences are impressive, so let your potential employers know by highlighting them in
your job applications with perfect English writing. Achieve the highest level of English grammar,
spelling, and punctuation in your cover letter for a job application
First paragraph - why you are writing If someone you know referred you to a potential employer, be sure to mention it! Your reader will
be encouraged to keep reading when s/he sees a name she recognizes.
If you are writing in response to a job posting. Specify where you learned of the position and the
title of the position. More importantly express your enthusiasm and the likely match between your
credentials and position’s qualifications, for example, please accept my application for post of
(Enter position applying for), I am confident that my background and experience with (.......) will
prove to be a suitable match for your needs.
If you are writing to enquire about a potential job opening or a prospecting letter, it is essential to
write a strong paragraph that will capture your reader's attention. You must also be specific about
what type of job you are seeking.
Middle paragraph(s) - what you have to offer The middle paragraphs are your place to shine. Here you should include 1-3 focused
paragraphs that highlight why you are a good candidate for a job. Illustrate how your particular
abilities match specific qualifications listed in the job posting; tell about your potential for fulfilling
the employer's needs in a prospecting letter. In both cases, refer to particular skills you possess
and details about the organization to show you've done your research. Describe your strengths,
interest, achievements, and motivation. Also, refer your reader to your resume, but do not repeat
word for word what's written there. Instead, add more details that highlight your experience.
Closing paragraph - how you will follow up After you have interested your potential employer with the first paragraphs of your cover letter for
a job application, indicate how you will be in contact. Be direct in expressing your interest in a
job, and indicate that you will follow up with a phone call to schedule an appointment at a
mutually convenient time. Then make the call within the time frame! In some cases phone calls
are prohibited or not welcome, but you should at least check that your materials were received.
The final and crucial last step in writing a cover letter for a job application is proofreading. Even
with the most impressive skills set and experience, a cover letter with errors in spelling or English
grammar will get you nowhere. An employer will doubt your intelligence and abilities if s/he reads
a cover letter with mistakes.
Writing a CV A curriculum vitae (CV) can be used when replying to adverts which say send full details or ask
for a CV and when an organisation does not have an application form.
Not all employers accept CVs but if you produce one, use the following tips.
1 Use good quality A4 paper.
2.Limit your CV to 2 pages.
3. Stick to the same format throughout.
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Writing a CV A curriculum vitae (CV) can be used when replying to adverts which say send full details or ask
for a CV and when an organisation does not have an application form.
Not all employers accept CVs but if you produce one, use the following tips.
1 Use good quality A4 paper.
2. Limit your CV to 2 pages.
3. Stick to the same format throughout.
4. It is optional to mention marital status, date of birth or nationality.
5. Highlight important information on the first page – this could be under skills or personal
profile.
6. Present your employment history starting with your most recent job.
7. When describing your duties use action words such as achieved, organised, succeeded,
managed, participated etc.
8. Do not leave any gaps – even if you have had a long time out of employment. You can
include voluntary work and you can say you have been looking after your own children.
9. Do not fold the finished document.
10. Keep a copy and amend for each application as necessary.
Application forms Completing the application form is the first step of the selection process. The information you
give will help the employer to decide whether to shortlist you for an interview.
1. Take a photocopy or print out the form to practise on.
2. Read through all sections of the form, particularly any instructions. If completing a paper
form use black ink.
3. Read the job description – this outlines the main duties of the job. Think of what interests
you in the job and why.
4. Read the person specification if there is one. This will tell you what qualifications, skills
and abilities you need to do the job.
5. Write a rough draft before you start filling in the form.
6. Make a list of things you are doing in your current job or have done which match these
skills. Remember to add all relevant work experience including part time work in the
Employment History section.
7. Use the list you have made to complete the supporting information
8. Finish with a brief summary of why you think you are suitable for this job.
9. Finally check your form for spelling and grammar.
10. Keep a copy of your completed form.
11. You will need to change your application to suit each job.
If you are looking for training in childcare, please contact Brent Children & Families Information
Service on 020 8937 3010 or at [email protected] and ask for the childcare courses list.
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Title Latest childcare Apprenticeship vacancies with First Rung
Organisation
Beverley Woodhouse (Recruitment Coordinator)
Details Start a rewarding career in Childcare. This apprenticeship will provide
you with the training to work alongside experienced Childcare
professionals to nurture the children’s spiritual, moral and social
development as well as helping to promote a disciplined atmosphere that
is balanced with love and care. You will also be given the opportunity to
achieve qualifications including Level 2 Childcare, Level 1 English, Maths
and ICT, and Paediatric First Aid.
Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship
Location: Harlesden
Job Code: AUG52 Wage: £115.50 per week
Our nursery has two floors, one with a baby area and one preschool
area. We have a garden with a playground for lots of outdoor activities
for the children to play. Join our team now!
Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship
Location: Harlesden
Job Code: AUG34 Wage: £115.50 per week
Our nursery is looking for somebody who is friendly and passionate
about working with children. Our nursery has two floors, one with a baby
area and one preschool area. We have a garden with a playground for
lots of outdoor activities for the children to enjoy.
Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship NVQ Level 3
Location: Finchley
Job Code: AUG12 Wage: £115.50 per week
We have a great opportunity to work at our nursery located in a health
club. Daily activities include swimming, tennis and gymnastics. You will
be providing the children with food and snacks throughout the day and
assisting with games and activities in the nursery.
Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship
Location: Colindale
Job Code: AUG76
Wage: £115.50 per week
We are a small friendly nursery which welcomes and serves a diverse
community. Operating from a Scout hut, the nursery benefits from a large
out door playing field as well as a smaller enclosed area, exclusively
used for the nursery's children.
Contact Details To apply for any of these jobs text your name and the
Job Code to 07495 464 797
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Title Latest childcare Apprenticeship vacancies with First Rung
Organisation
Beverley Woodhouse (Recruitment Coordinator)
Details
Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship
Location: Palmers Green
Job Code: AUG54
Wage: £115.50 per week
We have created an exciting, creative and caring environment for our
children in which they feel safe and secure. Our friendly team work
closely with the parents to ensure our children settle well to enable them
to enjoy the vast and diverse learning experiences we offer.
Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship X2
Location: Enfield Job Code:
AUG39 Wage: £115.50 per week
Start your career in childcare with our nursery in Palmers Green. We
have four bright rooms with direct access to outdoor space. We have a
park opposite which provides plenty of outdoor learning and fun.
Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship
Location: Barnet
Job Code: AUG195
Wage: £115.50 per week
Want to train as a nursery assistant? Here is the perfect opportunity at to
be part of a friendly, supportive team, caring for and meeting the needs
of children aged between 3 months and five years, creating a safe
environment.
Contact To apply for any of these jobs text your name and the
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Title 16 – 24 Vacancies/Traineeships
Organisation
Skills Training UK – An opportunity to get work ready with training, a
work placement and a potential job interview
Details Skills Training UK - Positive Directions Project
The Positive Directions Study Programme is designed to support young
people in gaining the skills, qualifications, attitudes and behaviours they
need to succeed in both work and life.
It is aimed at progressing learners on to level 2+ qualifications,
apprenticeships, employment and a more independent life. Programme
lasts 24 weeks, four days per week.
To be eligible you must:
be learner who is aged 16-19 years
have left school without achieving any GCSEs, including Maths and
English and or GCSE grades which are lower than and grade C,
including Maths and English
not in Education, Training or Employment (NEET)
have been a resident in the UK for three years on the first day of
learning's academic year.
Address
5th Floor, Wembley Point, 1 Harrow Road, London, HA9 6DE
Website
http://www.positivedirectionsuk.com
Salary
Contact Telephone 020 8795 8205
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Title Nursery Practitioner
Organisation
Seahorses Day Nursery
Location Winterleys House, Albert Road, London, NW6 5DR
Details * Full Time/TermTime/ Qualified Nursery Practitioner required for
Seahorses Day Nursery at Seahorses Kilburn branch.
* Seahorses offers an excellent salary, generous holiday, training
opportunities and benefits.
* This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and successful
chain of nurseries with great career and promotion prospects.
* You must have a relevant childcare qualification at Level 3 and
experience working in a nursery or similar, knowledge and experience of
the EYFS and an ability to support children’s development and their
individual needs.
* You will need to demonstrate your passion for providing high quality
childcare and must be caring, creative, reliable and hard working.
* Satisfactory references are required and this position is subject to a
DBS check at enhanced level.
* First Aid Training essential and Food Hygiene desirable.
* Applications directly on-line preferred email
[email protected] / [email protected] or drop
in/post your CV to HR Department, Winterleys House, Albert Road.
Kilburn NW6 5DR.
Job Type: Full-time/Cover/Term Time staff
Salary Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Contact Tosin Amuludun
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Title Cook
Organisation
Seahorses Day Nursery
Location Winterleys House, Albert Road, London, NW6 5DR
Details Wear protective clothing, tie back all hair, remove jewellery etc
Have an awareness of our menu
Collect correct dinner numbers, being aware of any vegetarians/special
diets
Prepare and cook the food
Serve food placing in the correct bowls, with correct cutlery etc
Cleaning the cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave
Making sure all foods are in date and rotated as needed
Ensure all worktops and cupboard doors are clean
Ensure sink area is clean
Preparing the food in advance as needed i.e. jell
Ensuring all equipment is put away in the correct places
Ensuring inside of all the cupboards/drawers are kept clean
Sweeping and mopping the floor at the end of each lunch time
Ensure electrical appliances are kept clean
Empty bin liners at the end of every lunch time, wipe out and replace
liner.
Have awareness of all environmental health/ health and safety guidelines
i.e. covering food
Recording fridge/freezer, food temperatures daily hazard analysis
Have Food and Hygiene certificate and preferably First Aid certificate
Salary Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Contact Tosin Amuludun
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Title NVQ3 Child Care Practitioner
Organisation
North Stars Nursery
Location 73 Northway, Kingsbury, London NW9 0RA
Details We are looking for a keen childcare practitioner who will be ready to start
with us ASAP.
If you are currently NVQ3 or working towards an NVQ3 we would love to
hear from you.
We are a small nursery that has been open for 15+ years and we are
looking for someone to join our friendly team.
You would be required to work 38 weeks a year, for a minimum of 16
hours a week.
You must:
Have good knowledge of child development and the EYFS and use this
to support key children.
Having a current First Aid certificate would be ideal but not a must.
Real, genuine passion for children, commitment and reliability is an
absolute must.
Have a good understanding of Safeguarding procedures.
Current DBS & at least 2 references.
Be ready to attend at least 3 training courses during the year and be
present at all in-house training.
Promote positive relationships with children, parents, team members and
other professionals by showing respect, flexibility, patience and initiative.
Good communication skills, verbally and written.
What can we offer you
Training
Support from the Manager and Provider
Competitive salary (£7.45 minimum) – depending on qualifications and
what you can offer
Salary £7.45 minimum – subject to increase dependent on qualifications and
experience
Contact Bala Subash 07985709725
Email CVs to [email protected]
Title Room Leader
Organisation
Nuffy Bear Day Nursery
Location Brondesbury Park
NW2 5JY
Details Nuffield Health has an exciting opportunity for you to join our growing
Nursery Team as a Nursery Nurse. You will be based in one of our
nationwide Nuffield Health’s Fitness & Wellbeing Centre that offers
first class full day care, sessional care and a Pre-School for children
aged from 3 months to 5 years.
Our Ofsted accredited Nurseries and national standards will allow
you to provide care, education while promoting health and helping
children achieve the best possible start in life. We offer a unique rage
of wellbeing focused care for children including Swimming and baby
massage.
If the smile of a job well done is important to you, joining us as a
Nursery Nurse will give you the chance to learn by working with some
of the best
What we’re looking for?
We are looking for a room leader for our toddler room.
You must be qualified to at least level 3 child care studies and will
have experienced to NVQ Level 3 or NNEB. You must have at least 2
years’ experience.
What we will give you?
Find your balance… as Britain’s largest and most pioneering
healthcare charity we offer excellent benefits which include
completive salary, Flexible working patterns such as 40 hours over 4
days, 20% discount on childcare, private healthcare, free gym
membership, discounts in our spa and exceptional internal training &
further career development opportunities both within the nursery and
wider Gym team.
We will apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for
disclosure on successful candidates.
Salary £17000 negotiable
Contact Alison Taylor [email protected]
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Title Childminder Assistant
Organisation
Childminder
Location Kingsbury
Details Assistants with pick-ups and drop-offs to school
Help plan activities
Monday – Friday 8am- 6pm depending on days
Previous experience needed level 1,2 in child care
First Aid trained
DBS Checked
Salary £6.50ph Negotiable depending on experience
Contact Please send CVs to [email protected]
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Title Nursery Practitioner
Organisation A Perfect Start Nursery
Location
St. James Church Centre
Stanley Avenue, Alperton HA0 4JB
Details Responsible for:
Providing quality education and care for children from 13 months-5
years. Developing partnerships with parent/carers to increase
involvement in children’s education.
Some main duties;
1. To plan and provide a caring and stimulating environment that is
appropriate for individual children and enables them to reach their full
potential.
2. To act as a key person to a group of children for part of each day.
3. To develop strategies to include parents in the raising of children’s
achievements.
4. To plan and prepare exciting play opportunities that meet the
children’s developmental needs and stimulates their learning.
5. To establish and maintain positive relationships with children and
their families in a way that values parental involvement.
6. To observe and assess children’s development and keep accurate
records of their achievement.
7. To work effectively as part of a team.
8. To work within the agreed framework of policies and procedures
within the nursery.
9. To attend and participate in staff meetings and planning and
development days.
10. To act as an ambassador for the organisation and maintain a
positive image of its aims and objectives.
11. To carry out any duties which will be seen to enhance the under 8’s
work in the organisation
Salary Details Minimum £6.70/hour, Maximum £7.50/hour
Contact
Susanne Lee-Simion 020 8902 6231 / 07966 182 606 01/08/20
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Title Nursery Practitioner
Organisation
Seahorses Day Nursery
Location Albert Road, Kilburn. NW6 5DR
Details Level 3 qualified practitioner preferable
Purpose:
1. To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and
intellectual care for children placed in the Setting;
2. To give support to other personnel within the Setting;
3. To implement the daily routine in the Setting;
Key Areas:
Work with Children
Willing to take on responsibilities
Must have good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and be
able to implement into nursery life
Must have vey good communication skills
To be flexible
Free uniform available.
First Aid qualified preferable
Be passionate about childcare
Hours Starting salary £14000.00
Contact
Tosin Amuludun 02076243373
Email: [email protected]
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Title Nursery Apprentice
Organisation Stars Nursery Kenton
Location Shaftesbury Avenue Kenton
Details We are opening an exciting second nursery in Kenton in
January and are looking for Nursery Manager who can help in
establishing and managing it under the guidance of the
partners Stars Nursery.
You will need to be able to work as part of a team providing
and care and learning to the children in a safe and stimulating
environment. With a good understanding of the Early Years
Foundation Stage EYFS.
Your role will include undertaking the responsibilities of a
keyworker. Working closely with the children and their parents,
maintaining close and regular contact as appropriate for the
child.
Lastly you will also need to have good verbal and written
communication skills.
Candidates should have:
Minimum 1 year childcare experience
Minimum level 3 in childcare but ideally degree educated
or level 4 achieved.
Innovative and eager to bring new ideas
Be energetic, up beat, and expressive.
Salary Details £120 per week dependant on experience and qualifications
The position is Full time - Monday to Thursday 8am – 6pm
Contact
020 8886 9522
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Support
INQEUS REACH West London back to work
This programme provides free support to help unemployed people find, apply for and secure
the right job. It’s for lone parents or two parent families with a child under 16 years whose
income is under £30,000 and people claiming incapacity benefits and living in Brent, Ealing
and Hammersmith and Fulham who must be able to work in the UK.
REACH offers a personal advisor for one-to-one support, help with writing CVs, looking for
vacancies, doing good interviews, financial help with starting work, plus free use of
computers, internet and phones.
Ingeus has a high rate of success in getting people back to work. Let them work for you!
Contact Ingeus on 020 8782 4000.
Tax Credits
Most families can claim tax credits.
These are usually Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit and childcare element of Working
Tax Credit. The childcare element pays up to 70% of £175 childcare costs for one child, or up
to 70% of £300 for two or more children.
Ring the Tax Credit Helpline on 0845 300 3900, or textphone 0845 300 3909.
Download application forms from www.hmrc.gov.uk.
NEG 3 – 4 year olds (Nursery Education Grant)
All three and four year olds are entitled to a free part-time early years education place,
throughout England. The place is for 15 hours per week. The places run during term time only
and are available for 38 weeks per year. The child is usually eligible to start the term after
his/her third birthday. Places are available at any approved early education or childcare
provider.
Contact Brent Children and Families Information Services on 020 8937 3001 or visit
www.brent.gov.uk/childcare for more information
NEG 2 (Nursery Grant)
Some families with a child aged 2 are eligible for 15 hours free nursery education grant each
week. Criteria such as being on Income Support, Job Seeker Allowance, An income related
employment and support allowance, Child Tax Credit and have an annual income that does
not exceed £16,190.00 as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (TC 602 Final
Award Notice- 2012/2013) Please note you are not eligible if you are in receipt of Working
Tax Credit or Child is in care or looked after, SEN is considered. For further information on
NEG 2 Please contact Brent Children’s And Families Information Service on 0208 937 3010
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