Permanent Post.
Hours: 20 hours per week, term time, 39 weeks per year.
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm.
Salary: £12.82 - £13.78 per hour.
South Lanarkshire Council is looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to support the learning and development of young children within our Early Learning and Childcare establishments.
Within South Lanarkshire Council's Education Resources, it is our mission to make positive, meaningful changes in the lives of children and young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for children, pupils, and staff, and work in partnership with parents and other professionals. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to the education, care, and welfare of our children and young people in our Education Establishments.
You will work as an effective member of the Early Learning and Childcare Team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality service which supports children and staff and contributes to a positive ethos.
This post requires employees to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a support worker and to hold a relevant qualification. Candidates are required to have or be willing to obtain one of the following qualifications:
1. NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6
2. SVQ 2 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6
3. SVQ 2 Children's Care Learning and Development at SCQF Level 2
Support will be provided to successful candidates who don't hold a relevant qualification to obtain one.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
* Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme
* Occupational sick pay
* Family-friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
* Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema
* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
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