Job Summary
Please note that salary will be pro-rated for part-time hours. This position is temporary.
The Early Years Housekeeper will have a crucial role in supporting the early years staff in serving lunches to the children, as well as ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleaning is maintained.
The successful candidate will interact with children to facilitate lunchtime experiences in the centre, encourage trying new foods, and ensure safe hygiene practices are adhered to.
The Housekeeper will work within Hillhead Early Years Centre, Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm each day. The successful candidate will be a valued member of the nursery staff and community.
Candidates should have experience in safe food preparation and hygiene practices, as well as knowledge of nutritional guidance and food standards for childcare services. REHIS and First Aid certificates would be advantageous. An understanding of early years development and additional support needs is desirable.
Candidates should be enthusiastic and articulate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They should be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
PVG / Disclosure Scotland
The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria
Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to confirmation of employment by East Dunbartonshire Council.
Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check, which will be deducted from their first salary payment. In specific circumstances, the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following the commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead.
If an employee leaves before the payment is deducted, the full amount will be deducted from their final salary.
The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles requiring a PVG/Disclosure check.
Charter of Commitment
The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:
Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly, and welcoming manner.
Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process, with screening carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender, and disability.
The information received will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
We will encourage and welcome applications from individuals under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met, an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.
We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
We will advise you within a reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria (normally within 4 weeks).
We will advise you of meeting the criteria for the interview normally within 3 weeks.
We will inform you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.
Websites
www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
www.hillhead.e-dunbarton.sch.uk/early-years-centre
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