Grandir UK
Casual Worker
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Casual Worker
Location: Silks Farm Day Nursery, Huntingdon, Part of Grandir UK
Salary: £12.82 to £13.60 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering:
- Strong benefits
- Flexible working
- Genuine career progression
About the Role
Our Silks Farm Day Nursery is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Casual Worker to join our nurturing team. You’ll play a critical role in:
- Caring for, supporting and inspiring our children
- Encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day
Core Responsibilities
- Provide a positive practice role model aligning with Grandir UK values
- Ensure equality of access and opportunity for all staff, parents, and children
- Supervise and support children at all times
- Contribute to an attractive, welcoming environment
- Prepare and supervise activities (under the guidance of Level 3 qualified Practitioners)
- Read, understand, and implement all company policies, procedures, and operational practices
- Ensure adherence to Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage requirements
- Confidentially report any concerns to your line manager
- Maintain professionalism with children, parents, visitors, and colleagues
- Maintain confidentiality where necessary
- Attend staff meetings, planning sessions, and ongoing training
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About Our Nursery
Our Silks Farm Day Nursery offers:
- 7 acres of scenic outdoor space with free-flow access
- Forest School sessions and dedicated learning areas
- Bright, open playrooms
- A team of long-standing, highly qualified staff
- An On-site Chef preparing nutritious meals, accommodating dietary needs
- Pre-school facilities
- Ofsted-rated “Good”, ensuring a secure learning environment
Location
Nestled in rural Cambridgeshire, between Somersham Village and St Ives Retail Park, near the Cuckoobridge Farm Shop. Easily accessible with ample parking.
Benefits
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, with 3 days built into Christmas shutdown)
- Holiday pay: Includes:
- 100% pay for first 12 weeks of maternity leave
- 100% pay for 4 weeks of paternity leave
- Up to 4 weeks bereavement leave (paid)
- Compassionate leave (up to 2 weeks paid)
- Miscarriage leave (up to 2 weeks paid)
- Wellbeing Day (an extra paid day off)
- The Grand Event: Extra annual leave week after 2+ years’ service
Working Support
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- £160 refer a friend bonus
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Employee Recognition
- Great Place to Work Certified (voted for by staff)
- Team celebrations throughout the year
- Paid software subscriptions, achievements and financial rewards
Wellbeing
- Life assurance for employees (18–65)
- Childcare discount
- Enhanced in-house training and career progression ties
Additional Benefits
- Access to Employee Benefits Portal (discounts on ASOS, gyms, cinemas, M&S, supermarkets, etc.)
- 24/7 remote GP appointments
- Health/wellness benefits (dental cashback, physiotherapy, therapies)
- Sustainability-focused approach (Carbon Literacy training, Eco Schools accreditation)
Job Requirements
- Ability to commit to flexible casual/hours-based availability
- Interest in early-years childcare with strong nurturing skills
- Commitment to grandir UK’s values and safeguarding policies
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Enhanced approaches to equality and diversity
Grandir UK is an equal opportunity employer. We will evaluate you solely based on merit regarding your fit for this role—AI-assisted tools may aid application screening and reference checks, but all hiring decisions remain with the team.
Apply today—appointments are reviewed in rolling order, and the role may close early!
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