Deputy Childcare Supervisor, Luncarty Wraparound Care - PKC14375

Perth & Kinross Co.; Luncarty; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave package

Flexible Working

SSSC annual membership paid for roles

Job summary

Perth and Kinross Council is offering a Deputy Childcare Supervisor position at Luncarty Wraparound Care. The role involves assisting the Childcare Supervisor with daily operations, planning activities, and ensuring high-quality care for children aged 3 to end of Primary 7.

You will work as part of the Wraparound Care Team and School Team to support children’s learning in a safe, inclusive environment. The hours are 18 per week term-time plus 36 on a rota during holidays; possible split for

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required to apply, but you should work towards a Practitioner qualification such as SVQ 3 or HNC.
• Experience in early learning or childcare with knowledge of SSSC and Care Inspectorate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day running of the service and deputise for the Childcare Supervisor.
• Plan and organise day-to-day operations to provide flexible childcare for children aged 3 to end of Primary 7.
• Support provision of high-quality care and a range of stimulating activities.
• Work as part of the Wraparound Care Team and School Team to support learning and development.
• Flexible hours: 18 hours/week term-time (8am-9am; 2pm-6pm) and 36 hours on rota during holidays.

Skills

Childcare experience

SSSC registration knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

SVQ level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

HNC in Childhood Practice

Job description

Deputy Childcare Supervisor, Luncarty Wraparound Care - PKC14375

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Deputy Childcare Supervisor - PKC14375

Luncarty Wraparound Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Childcare Supervisor at Luncarty Wraparound Care.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain a wider range of skills as the role involves assisting in the day to day running of the services and deputising in the absence of the Childcare Supervisor.

As a Deputy Childcare Supervisor, you will support the Childcare Supervisor to plan and organise the day-to-day operations of the service to provide flexible childcare to children aged 3 years to the end of Primary 7 before and after school and during the holidays.

You will assist in the provision of high-quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities, for example arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play and organising trips and outings appropriate to the needs and interests of the children in the service.

You would be expected to work as a member of the Wraparound Care Team and wider School Team contributing to children's learning and development within a safe and inclusive environment out with school hours in a registered childcare service.

A flexible approach to working conditions will be required to work; the contracted hours are 18 hours per week term-time, between 8am – 9am and 2.00pm - 6pm after school and 36 hours on a rota basis during holiday periods and in-service days.

Breakfast Club hours could be separated to create 2 posts.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

No qualifications are required to apply for this position, however you would be required to work towards a Practitioner qualification, such as a SVQ level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or an HNC in Childhood Practice.

This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate experience within early learning or a childcare environment with a good knowledge of childcare and the relevant governing bodies (SSSC, Care Inspectorate).

The role is child focused which requires sensitivity, patience and compassion along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers.

A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential, and the important qualities are kindness, sensitivity, respectfulness, and good manners and to respect confidentiality.

The individual appointed will demonstrate excellent planning and organisation skills; the ability to maintain office procedures and systems, establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and carers and other professionals to ensure the effective delivery of services.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our

key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our

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Here's what we can offer

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annual leave package

• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as

Flexible Working,

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave,

time off for volunteering and our

• Access to a range of
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to

flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.