Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner, Flowerbank ECC - EAY11526

East Ayrshire Council; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a full-time childcare worker to support early learning services for children aged 0-8 years. The role requires membership in the PVG Scheme for work with children and offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,176 to £32,287. Candidates should provide references and must adhere to national care standards.

Qualifications

• Successful applicants must join the PVG Scheme for regulated work with children.
• Experience in early education or childcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality early learning and childcare service.
• Work according to national care standards for early education.
• Adhere to pre-employment checks and provide relevant references.

Job description

Job Description

Contribute as part of a team to the provision of a quality early learning and childcare service for children aged 0-8 years and their families. Work in accordance with the principles of the national care standards for early education and childcare, and abide by the Code of Practice for Social Service Workers.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve regulated work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will be required to become a PVG Scheme member for Regulated Work with these groups, or if already a member, to undergo a PVG Scheme Record Update, before a formal offer of employment is made by East Ayrshire Council. PVG records are continually updated; any relevant information disclosed will be discussed with the applicant prior to employment.

Responsibilities

We adhere to national guidance regarding pre-employment checks, namely Safer Recruitment. During your application, you should provide details of at least two relevant references, including one from your current or most recent employer, which must be from an appropriate senior manager. References from peers at the same level are not acceptable. Please add [e-mail] to your safe sender list to ensure you receive all related emails.

The Individual

This is a full-time, permanent position based at Flowerbank Early Childhood Centre, Kilmarnock. The working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, as directed by the line manager. The annual salary ranges from £30,176 to £32,287. For further information, contact Margaret Blades at [e-mail].

East Ayrshire Council is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT individuals. We aim to reduce occupational segregation and encourage women to apply for managerial and underrepresented roles. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.