Childcare Resource Worker (Full Time)(Temporary)

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An enthusiastic individual is sought to join the Early Years Team within a local authority to support early learning and childcare providers. The role includes operational management of daycare services, developing training programs, and working directly with children and families. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and experience in childcare, and be able to work effectively across different settings while supporting staff and families.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001.
• Experience of applying strategies to support children’s behaviour.
• Knowledge of parenting programmes and their positive impacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational day-to-day management of the daycare service.
• Develop training programmes relating to behaviour support.
• Plan and deliver staff development and parental training programmes.

Skills

Experience in working with children and families

Effective communication skills

Ability to motivate and supervise others

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare/education

Job description

Salary: £38,160 - £40,095 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Advert

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled member of staff to work as part of the Early Years Team; to support early learning and childcare providers within the local authority, voluntary and private sector, early stages of primary and out of school care staff, parents and children, in relation to day-care and behaviour support.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and has relevant experience in working with children and families.

You will be responsible for the operational day to day management of the daycare service, including the day-to-day financial management of the daycare budget, developing and implementing training programmes relating to behaviour support and for the planning and delivery of staff development/ parental training programmes or supports

Relevant qualification in childcare/education, community education or equivalent, experience in childcare and education appropriate settings, knowledge of the function and services provided by out of school care groups, voluntary and private childcare, including childminders, education providers, community groups and other agencies. Experience of working with children and families with more challenging issues is essential.

You must have an understanding and knowledge of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 and the role of SSSC, experience of applying and using various strategies to support children’s behaviour as well as Knowledge of training and resources effective to support staff in children’s behaviour.

Knowledge of parenting programmes and the positive impact of these, effective communication skills and ability to work co-operatively and effectively with a range of different people within professional different settings and ability to motivate and supervise others is also essential.

If successful, you will be required to become a PVG Scheme Member. If you would like further information in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .